Contract type Permanent

Hours Full-time

Department Procurement Team

Salary Grade 10, £37,955 to £40,787 per annum

Contact Lesley Kinnear at Lesley.kinnear@iow.gov.uk

Reference 2025_1588

Location County Hall, Newport, Isle of Wight

Closing date 19 November 2025

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37 hours per week

We are excited to share an excellent opportunity for an experienced Procurement Officer to become part of the Procurement Team within Legal Services at the Isle of Wight Council. This is a full-time, permanent position offering flexible working arrangements. The Council's Corporate Procurement Team plays a vital role in delivering expert support across a broad spectrum of procurement activities. We are looking for a professional with proven experience who can offer strategic advice and guidance to Council Officers.

This position will be integral in ensuring the Council's procurement and contract activities remain fully compliant with current legislation and covering the full end to end procurement process. As part of a friendly and dynamic team of eight, the successful candidate will contribute to maximising savings and enhancing outcomes when spending public money in commissioning services, goods, and works, covering all requirements within the Adult Social Care and Housing directorate.

Previous demonstrable experience in public procurement is essential, alongside strong organisational skills and the capacity to quickly grasp new concepts. The successful candidate must be self-motivated, able to work independently, and possess a thorough understanding of the legal framework governing public procurement.

We are seeking a candidate who demonstrates the following key attributes:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with client departments.
• Strong collaboration skills, working seamlessly with the Project Team to ensure timely delivery of procurement projects.
• Commitment to achieving Value for Money in all procurement activities.
• Creative and adaptable approach to designing procurement strategies tailored to specific requirements.
• Clear and concise communication skills, both verbally and in drafting documentation and instructions for both clients and suppliers.

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Lesley Kinnear at Lesley.kinnear@iow.gov.uk

Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:

• Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
• Local Government pension scheme
• Discounted Solent ferry travel
• Island bus network discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff parking permit scheme
• Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
• National and local discounts & benefits schemes
• Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
• Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)

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The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.

We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees. We are an equal opportunities employer, proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community.

We are a Disability Confident employer . Along with a number of commitments, this means, providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.

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The Isle of Wight Council reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than stated, if required. To ensure your application is considered, it is recommended to submit your application promptly.

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