Procurement & Corporate Services Officer

Clyde Valley Group (CVG) is a thriving social business and registered charity recognised for partnership approaches and innovation in meeting community needs. CVG has a track record of delivering high-quality housing services for a diverse range of customers and we are regulated by the Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR). The Group owns and manages around 5,000 homes and provides services for over 3,000 factored homeowners. We are a highly successful developer of new affordable housing, and we are proud that people see us very much as a local and regional landlord and employer. We make a notable difference to lives and communities through helping to meet housing needs and employing around 100 people. In 2025, our team are providing a brilliant customer experience to over 8,700 customers.

The Procurement and Corporate Services Officer plays a key role in supporting effective, compliant, and customer-focused procurement activities across the organisation. Working closely with managers and budget holders, the role will develop procurement plans, assist procurement leads with tender documentation, monitor contract performance, and ensure value for money. The role also involves promoting a culture of compliance with public procurement regulations and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and added social value through supplier engagement and contract management.

In addition to procurement duties, the officer will support a range of corporate services activities. These include supporting GDPR and FOI compliance, helping maintain health and safety standards, contributing to performance reporting, and assisting with governance activities such as Board and Committee support. The role will also help manage internal and external communications through digital platforms and contribute to the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and business continuity arrangements, playing a vital part in the organisation’s overall operational effectiveness.

• Support Procurement Activities: Assist in the development of annual procurement plans, support tender processes, ensure compliance with procurement regulations, and support the effective monitoring of supplier performance and contract value.
• Contract and Supplier Management: Support budget holders to manage supplier relationships, contract performance reviews, and support procurement leads with timely contract renewals or re-procurements.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Promote adherence to procurement legislation, GDPR, FOI, and internal policies, contributing to effective governance and risk management.
• Corporate Services Support: Assist in internal and external communications, performance reporting, health and safety compliance, and provide administrative support to the Board and Committees.
• Contribute to Strategic and Operational Goals: Support delivery of the company’s Procurement Strategy, Community Benefits Programme, and corporate objectives through cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement.

We are looking for a proactive and customer-focused professional with procurement expertise and possessing sound knowledge of public procurement regulations such as PCR 2015. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with compliant procurement processes, developing policies, engaging with stakeholders, and overseeing contract performance. They should demonstrate excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interpret legislation, influence effectively, and manage competing priorities.

The full role profile and application guidance can be found on our careers site. In return, Clyde Valley Group offer a great remuneration and benefits package, including generous holidays and flexible working arrangements, an on-site gym and training and development opportunities.

Guaranteed Interview: As a Disability Confident Employer, we’ll interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential requirements for the post. If you tell us that you’re disabled, we’ll ensure that we make reasonable adjustments during each stage of the recruitment and selection process and if you join us, to where and how you work.

Closing date for applicants: Please submit your CV and personal statement to us by 9am, Monday 30th June 2025. Interviews are expected to take place in the week commencing 7th July 2025.