Are you organised efficient and able to provide high quality confidential administrative support? Are you confident offering support to the public over the phone and by e-mail? Then this could be the opportunity for you.
We are looking for a full-time Procurement and Contract Assistant to join the Procurement Transport Team. It is a busy team responsible for the commissioning procurement and subsequent contract management of over 780 mainstream school SEND and PRU transport routes. The workload is varied and could see you supporting the public in relation to school transport or rural wheels enquires commissioning and tendering of routes preparing contract documentation raising purchase orders processing clearances for drivers & passenger assistants issuing driver clearance badges or even getting out of the office and undertaking route inspections.
Procurement Transport is part of the wider Corporate Procurement & Contract Management team so there are developmental opportunities in this busy flexible and positive team.
For more information please contact Debbie Heard debbie.heardcumbria.gov.uk: tel: 07785592891
Interview information
Closing date: 24/03/2022
Interview date: 05/04/2022
We are currently operating virtual interviews. This will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software which is currently free for new users however if there are any issues with accessing this technology we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.
Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed we are happy to discuss.
What we can offer you
Cumbria County Council is a modern vibrant place to work offering a range of staff benefits including:
*Excellent training and development offers
*Flexible working opportunities
*Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
*Various perks and discounts schemes including money off your phone contract and local gyms
*Competitive rates of pay
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Cumbria County Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Employer disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of this job are guaranteed an interview.
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