Procurement Lead for National Resilience New Dimensions 2 Program

About The Role

The Procurement Lead will take the strategic lead on the development and delivery of work plans and effective management of the Procurement of New Dimensions 2 (ND2), national capability uplift programme. By engaging with key internal and external stakeholders to align requirements with New Dimensions goals, the post holder will deliver fit for purpose contracts in a timely manner whilst always ensuring value for money.

Qualifications

Candidates must be members of CIPS and preferably hold an honours degree. They are expected to have experience in contract management and strong commercial awareness. Candidates will already possess a CIPS qualification; accreditation in transforming public procurement is desirable. Previous experience of procurement for fire service or blue light applications is also desirable, but not essential.

Contract & Location

This role is a Fixed Term Contract until the end of March 2028 due to funding and is based at Service Headquarters, Bridle Road, Bootle, L30 4YD.

Benefits

• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements based around a 35 hour working week
• Flexi time with the ability to accrue up to 3 days flexi per month
• 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays and 2 additional extra statutory days added to the holiday entitlement
• Access to a Local Government Pension scheme with contributions made by both the employee and by MFRS
• Excellent Health & Wellbeing services
• Access to a free on site gym
• Free, secure parking

Pension Considerations

Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether applying or accepting this position would result in any Annual Allowance or Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach of either threshold will result in a Tax charge. Further information on Annual Allowance or Lifetime Allowance can be obtained from the Pensions team or the Pension Administrator website ( lppapensions.co.uk ).

EEO & Safeguarding

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service's recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

Eligibility

Applicants who have a live/unspent disciplinary sanction or who are currently working under any capability (performance) related improvement note/plan will not be eligible to apply.