Contract Terms: 35 hours per week (full time), permanent
Salary: £41,904 – £46,015 per annum, Grade E4 – E1 + car allowance
Location: Invergordon Office with hybrid working
Closing Date: Sunday, 3rd May 2026 at 11.59pm
Interview Date: Wednesday, 13th or Thursday 14th May 2026
About the Role
Albyn Housing Society is seeking a Contracts and Procurement Officer to contribute towards the effective and robust management of external contractors, along with the coordination of procurement for goods and services within the Property Services team. This is a hybrid working position offering a blend of office and remote working. As part of the team, the role will contribute to ensuring a consistent approach to contract management, ensuring contractors uphold the required standards to ensure compliance and provision of high-quality services to our tenants, and deliver services in line with our key performance indicators. The role will also provide support and guidance to colleagues on contractor performance issues. The role will also coordinate procurement activities within the department, ensuring adherence with policy and facilitating exercises via Public Contracts Scotland. This includes working with colleagues to ensure continuous improvement of standard procurement documents and the development of future procurement plans. The role includes a requirement to participate in the out-of-hours cover rota, providing support outside of normal working hours when required. This commitment is expected to be approximately three times per year and will be planned in advance wherever possible.
We’re looking for someone who…
- Is a real team player who enjoys working with colleagues to deliver the best possible outcomes.
- Has demonstrable experience of working in a contracts management or procurement role within a public sector or property-related environment, for example facilities management, housing, construction, property management, engineering or health and safety.
- Has a good working knowledge of procurement processes and legislation, utilising external portals such as Public Contracts Scotland, for tenders valued over £50k.
- Has experience of managing contractors or subcontractors, including the use of key performance indicators.
- Is competent in the use of Microsoft packages and the production of formal written specifications, demonstrating close attention to detail.
Benefits
- Enhanced annual leave entitlement
- Development and training opportunities
- Day-one sick pay
- Company pension scheme
- Access to an employee assistance program available 24/7
- Family friendly policies
Contact Detail:
Albyn Housing Society Recruiting Team
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