Procurement and Contracts Assistant

Ref: 167258

Salary: £30,518 p.a. plus benefits

37 hours per week

Swindon Borough Council are on an exciting journey to transform service delivery. We want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that's who we're doing it for - the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you'll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It's all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.

Your next role

Contracts, Commissioning and Business Assurance (CCBA) works across the Council's Operations directorate, supporting front-line services to deliver high-quality outcomes for Swindon's residents.

We provide expert procurement support, practical contract management guidance, robust health and safety governance, business assurance and project management. Our work underpins the effective commissioning of services provided directly to residents, making this an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that supports delivery at pace and helps improve everyday experiences across the borough.

This role provides administrative and operational support to the Procurement and Contract Management teams, helping to ensure procurement and contract activities are delivered in a compliant, well-organised and efficient way. Working alongside experienced colleagues across Operations services, you will support a wide range of activities including preparing and publishing tender information, managing e-tendering portals, maintaining records, supporting data analysis and assisting with routine contract administration tasks.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone at an early stage of their career, including apprentices or those looking to build a career in procurement or contracts. The role offers structured on-the-job learning, exposure to public sector procurement processes and the chance to develop valuable skills while supporting services that directly benefit Swindon's residents.

Key skills and qualifications:

• An interest in procurement, contracts or business administration, with good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confident IT skills (including MS Office) and a willingness to learn new systems and processes
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and work towards a professional qualification (where appropriate)

You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act "for the effective performance of a customer-facing role").

The team operates a hybrid working model with all practitioners expected to be in the office for a minimum of two days per week.

Your next package

Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details.

As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.

For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It's why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you'll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We'll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we'll achieve our vision of a prosperous, re-vitalised Swindon together. And you'll be proud to say it was made better with you.

Please see our Vision and Values page for more details and our new Swindon Plan.

Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don't meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, we'd love to hear from you.

Your next steps

Please read the role profile, which is available in the documents section to the righthand side of the page. To submit an application for this role, select Quick Apply.

Previous applicants need not apply.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early so early applications are encouraged.

For further information about the role please contact Tina Meacham, procurement, Contracts & Finance Manager at TMeacham@swindon.gov.uk or Kate Pearson, Head of Contracts, Commissioning and Business Assurance at KPearson2@swindon.gov.uk

As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. Read our statement of commitment to equality & inclusion.

If you are experiencing technical issues submitting your application, please email resourcing@swindon.gov.uk

Closing date: 28 June 2026