76 National Officer jobs in the United Kingdom

Public Sector Procurement Specialist, Warrington
55,000 - 60,000 plus hybrid working and excellent benefits

Do you have in-depth knowledge of Public Sector Procurement regulations, such as the Procurement Act 2023, Procurement Regulations 2024 and Public Contract Regulations 2015?

Do you have expertise in drafting contracts, terms and conditions and tenders to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and case law whilst also ensuring best practice?

CAST UK is hiring for a unique role for an organisation based in the Warrington area, which will see you lead on the delivery of procurement reform and ensure new public sector procurement regulations are fully embedded into company policies and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the lead on all aspects of procurement quality and compliance within the business
• Support the Procurement team with all queries regarding compliance with existing and previous public sector procurement legislation
• Plan and provide training to the Procurement Team on quality and compliance related matters.
• Maintain and update templates to ensure they are well aligned with all necessary regulatory requirements, case law and best practice
• Develop and roll out standard Procurement processes, procedures and systems, and act as the Super User for the company's e-tendering platform
• Provide advice on procurement related matters such as TUPE / GDPR and amendments to standard contracts, terms and conditions
• Liaise with external legal advisors on more complex queries

Ideal skills and experience

• Extensive knowledge of public sector procurement regulations, including PCR 2015, PA 2023 and the Procurement Regulations 2024.
• Previous experience / exposure to Public Sector Procurement
• Previous experience of leading projects on Procurement Reform, Process and Procedures and/or Procurement Systems
• Honed communication, influencing and negotiation skills

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Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by our leading North Yorkshire based client to recruit for a Public Sector Procurement Manager.

Purpose of the role:

The Procurement Manager will be responsible for managing and leading all my clients group Procurement activity.

This is a business-critical role which will ensure that the business gains maximum value across all contracts and procurement exercises.

Main responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of procurement strategies that align with the organisation's overall objectives.
• Oversee all procurement exercises, ensuring they are executed efficiently, in compliance with internal procedures and the latest Procurement Act and relevant procurement legislation, while delivering value for money.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives, ensuring value for money in all procurement decisions.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships to drive efficiencies and maximise growth and value across the organisation.
• Manage the end-to-end contract management process, including drafting, negotiating, and managing contracts with suppliers and support with the contracts.
• Oversee the supplier performance review process, ensuring contracts are adhered to and service levels are met or exceeded.
• Lead and mentor a team of two direct reports ensuring they are managing their duties and developing in their roles.

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in Procurement.
• Knowledge and working experience of latest public sector and or charity legislation.
• Experience and skilled in different negotiation techniques.
• Previous experience of managing a team.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ideally qualified to MCIPS level.
• Strong communicator with the ability influence.

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Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by a leading public sector client to recruit for a Procurement Manager.

Main purpose of the job

• To be the procurement lead to enable a full procurement offering.
• Ensure compliance with public sector procurement regulations.
• Develop working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage pre and post tender activities.
• Build and maintain a database of local and regional suppliers.
• Provide guidance and training to internal staff.

Job Requirements

• High level understanding of Public Sector procurement regulations
• Previous experience managing a team
• MCIPS qualification or working towards
• Provide updates to internal staff and suppliers on procurement legislation
• Participate in team briefings
• Maintain working relationships with key personnel

If this is a role you are interested in, please apply with your most up to date CV.

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Sales Manager - Commercial Timber Frame
National Role - location flexible
Salary: 45,000 to 55,000 - flexible - plus car and benefits

This long term client has asked us to seek out a Sales Manager, with strong understanding of commercial projects - particularly school buildings with values 0.5M to 2M. They are a timber frame panelised structures manufacturer. Their commercial projects are often hybrid incorporating CLT and Glulam.

This is a well established large business with a nationwide reach, and ideally positioned to gain more work in the education sector, with their timber based solutions. There is a strong drive for reduced carbon, and for high quality, which they fulfil superbly. They additionally have the benefit of multiple manufacturing sites in key locations, which also brings additional appeal from potential clients.

The key to this role is to be able to bring good experience of selling school buildings to architects and specifiers as well as main contractors. Timber frame experience is ideal, though other forms of offsite / MMC solutions will be seriously considered - particularly modular buildings experience.

Please respond ASAP to be considered. We expect early interviews and decisions on this one!
For more information call Jude on (phone number removed)

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion:
This employer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

Key skills may include:
Sales, business development, education, schools, timber frame, modular, CLT, Glulam

This is Alexander Faraday Recruitment are delighted to be working on behalf of our public sector client, who are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead strategic, high-impact procurement projects that deliver real value while keeping service users’ needs front and centre.

You’ll manage full end-to-end procurement processes (from £25k to £25m+), ensuring compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and other relevant legislation. With no direct reports, this is a hands-on delivery-focused role ideal for someone with a strong track record in public sector procurement and contract management.

What they’re looking for:

• Proven experience managing high-value, bespoke and complex procurement projects
li>In-depth knowledge of public sector regulations, particularly the Procurement Act 2023
• Strong commercial awareness across multiple categories (repairs, development, back-office, etc.)
• Skilled in e-procurement portals and P2P systems
• CIPS is desirable
• Full UK driving licence

What’s on offer:

< i>Hybrid working (2–3 days in the office) < i>Flexible working options incl. 9-day fortnight
• 26 days’ holiday (rising to 29) + option to buy more
< i>Health cash plan, car leasing, and high street discounts

This is a great role for someone who is passionate about social impact and wants to be part of a values-led organisation.

If this sounds like your ideal role, apply now with your most up to date CV showcasing your relevant skills. Whilst we will do our best to reply to all applicants, sometimes this is not always possible, if you haven’t heard from us within 48 hours please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by a leading public sector client to recruit for a Procurement Manager.

Main purpose of the job

• To be the procurement lead to enable a full procurement offering.
• Ensure compliance with public sector procurement regulations.
• Develop working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage pre and post tender activities.
• Build and maintain a database of local and regional suppliers.
• Provide guidance and training to internal staff.

Job Requirements

• High level understanding of Public Sector procurement regulations
• Previous experience managing a team
• MCIPS qualification or working towards
• Provide updates to internal staff and suppliers on procurement legislation
• Participate in team briefings
• Maintain working relationships with key personnel

If this is a role you are interested in, please apply with your most up to date CV.

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Sales Manager - Commercial Timber Frame
National Role - location flexible
Salary: 45,000 to 55,000 - flexible - plus car and benefits

This long term client has asked us to seek out a Sales Manager, with strong understanding of commercial projects - particularly school buildings with values 0.5M to 2M. They are a timber frame panelised structures manufacturer. Their commercial projects are often hybrid incorporating CLT and Glulam.

This is a well established large business with a nationwide reach, and ideally positioned to gain more work in the education sector, with their timber based solutions. There is a strong drive for reduced carbon, and for high quality, which they fulfil superbly. They additionally have the benefit of multiple manufacturing sites in key locations, which also brings additional appeal from potential clients.

The key to this role is to be able to bring good experience of selling school buildings to architects and specifiers as well as main contractors. Timber frame experience is ideal, though other forms of offsite / MMC solutions will be seriously considered - particularly modular buildings experience.

Please respond ASAP to be considered. We expect early interviews and decisions on this one!
For more information call Jude on (phone number removed)

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion:
This employer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

Key skills may include:
Sales, business development, education, schools, timber frame, modular, CLT, Glulam