At a Glance
- Tasks: Support procurement processes and contract management in a dynamic team.
- Company: Join a friendly public sector team focused on transparency and compliance.
- Benefits: Career development opportunities, collaborative environment, and meaningful work.
- Other info: Exciting chance to learn and grow in a supportive setting.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in procurement with real impact on public spending.
- Qualifications: Organisational skills and attention to detail are essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Are you highly organised, detail-focused, and looking to build a career in procurement or contract management? We’re looking for a Procurement Support Officer to provide high-quality administrative, coordination and systems support to our Procurement & Contracting Team. You’ll support our Contract Manager and Procurement Officers to ensure the smooth, compliant and timely delivery of procurement processes, low-value procurements, contract administration, governance documentation and transparency obligations.
Key Enabler Areas
- Procurement planning and low-value procurement activity
- Tender administration
- Contract register maintenance
- E-tendering and publication requirements
- Reporting, data analysis and compliance tasks
- Contract performance administration
- Maintenance of procurement templates and internal resources
Procurement Process Support
- Assist with preparing procurement documentation — ITTs, evaluation templates, clarification logs and award reports
- Support tender administration on the e-tendering portal: setting up projects, uploading documents, coordinating clarifications, issuing notifications and maintaining audit trails
Contract Register & Record Keeping
- Update and maintain the Contract Register in line with transparency requirements
- Log and update waivers, extensions, variations and supporting approvals
Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination
- Communicate with internal stakeholders to gather information for procurement processes and approvals
- Manage shared inboxes, respond to routine queries and escalations
Compliance, Governance & Transparency
- Ensure procurement files are complete, accurate and audit-ready
- Support preparation of governance papers — award recommendations, exemptions, variations and risk assessments
Contract Management Support
- Support the Contract Manager in collecting and recording supplier performance data, KPIs and monitoring returns
- Assist with documentation of contract variations, extensions, change controls and amendments
- Help schedule contract review meetings, prepare agendas, take notes and follow up actions
Why Join Us?
- Genuine development opportunities into a career in public procurement or contract management
- A collaborative, friendly team environment
- Meaningful work supporting transparent, compliant public sector spending
Key Details
Closing Date: 16th July 2026
Supporting Statement
As part of your application, you’ll be asked to submit a supporting statement. This is your opportunity to shine and tell us how your knowledge, skills and experience make you a great fit for this role, with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification. We’re keen to understand your experience, approach and what you would bring to the team.
