Commissioning and Procurement Hub Programme Support Officer
Location: Aylesbury
Overview
Are you an organised and proactive individual looking to make a meaningful impact in public services? We’re seeking a Commissioning and Procurement Hub Programme Support Officer to join our Commissioning and Procurement Hub within the Adults and Health Directorate. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the delivery of strategic programmes that support our communities, ensuring value for money and effective service delivery.
Our new Commissioning and Procurement Hub brings together strategic commissioners with operational commissioning, including Quality and Placements, and procurement colleagues. By combining our skills, experiences and lessons learned, we ensure the most effective approach to supporting all stages of the commissioning cycle, complementing other Council teams to maximise value for money for our residents.
Contract: This is a fixed term contract/secondment opportunity until February 2027 (or until the post holder returns from maternity leave)
About us
Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.
About the role
As a Commissioning and Procurement Hub Programme Support Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the operational delivery of commissioning and procurement programmes. You’ll work closely with the Commissioning and Procurement Business Manager, providing business and programme support across a range of activities including:
- Planning, budgeting, procurement, and contract bidding
- Monitoring budgets and producing financial projections
- Managing purchase orders and invoices
- Organising meetings, events, and logistics
- Maintaining stakeholder relationships and supporting engagement activities
- Identifying and implementing improvements to processes/ ways of working
You’ll be instrumental in helping the team meet short- and medium-term goals, such as conducting research, organising meetings, and supporting population needs analysis projects. This is a dynamic role that requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
Any-Desk:
As an ‘any-desk’ worker, you’ll need to be connected to our network to access digital folders and resources, but this can either be from home or an office location when required. You will be required to work from the office a couple of times a week, depending on your role and team requirements.
About you
We’re looking for someone who has:
- Experience in administration and financial management
- Strong organisational and planning skills
- Good ICT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Understanding of budget management and financial reporting
- The ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of commissioning cycles and local government structures
Please refer to the job summary attached for full details about the role.
Other information
If you have any questions or would like to hear more about this exciting role, please contact Shamira Nakimbawe, Commissioning and Procurement Hub Business Manager at [email protected]
This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
- All unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions
For further information on how long it takes for cautions and convictions cautions to become spent, please refer to our guide on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (updated 2023) | Nacro
We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.
Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.
Our values
We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.
By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:
- a fair and inclusive culture
- the chance to really make a difference to those around you
- health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
- a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
- ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
- opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events
At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.
From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.
We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.
We recognise and reward you
Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.
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