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Penna | Job board | CFM Procurement Manager
The Role:
Corporate Facilities Management (CFM) supports the Council’s workforce by maintaining property assets that enable the delivery of front line services to meet the Council’s organisational objectives.
CFM is at the forefront of collaborative working and embraces all the challenges that new ways of working and modern service delivery bring. We support the Council’s ‘Fairer Future’ themes with particular emphasis and direct impact on ‘value for money’, ‘a greener borough’ and ‘a safer community’.
This post is integral to the smooth running of the council; in summary the role requires the successful candidate to develop and implement our contract strategy for pan Council facilities management contracted services. Your contacts will be sustainable, drive change, deliver service improvements and embed social value and Council principles.
As lead procurement and contracts subject matter expert within CFM you will ensure that the Council’s strategic facilities management and ancillary contracts are properly procured and contract managed.
About Southwark:
We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.
About You:
We are looking for a practical, pragmatic, diverse procurement manager to get involved in all aspects of the role, bringing enthusiasm, drive, commitment and a can do attitude to a fast paced business unit.
You will have considerable practical experience in procuring and managing high value service contracts in a similar environment. So if you have a proven track record in procurement and contract management, a comprehensive understanding of governance processes and a track record of developing and implementing strong contacts we want to hear from you.
In your role we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies and an exceptional benefits package that support a great work life balance.
For informal enquiries, please contact Stuart Robinson-Marshall, Head of Business Strategy, Corporate Facilities Management by emailing stuart.robinson-marshall@southwark.gov.uk
Additional salary details
Benefits and more information
-https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/
-https://jobs.theguardian.com/minisites/southwark-council/life-at-southwark-benefits-and-more/
Recruitment timetable
Advert Closing Date: 11:59pm on 18/08/2023
Interview Date: 04/09/2023
We are an organisation that is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
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