Procurement and Compliance Systems Officer

Eastlight Community Homes; Cressing; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social housing provider in the UK is seeking a Procurement Compliance & Systems Officer to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. The role involves supporting procurement systems, ensuring compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, and providing training and guidance on procurement processes. Ideal candidates will have strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to detail, alongside essential knowledge in business systems. This position offers a comprehensive rewards package, including £41,033 per annum and various benefits.

Benefits

Group stakeholder pension plan

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual wellbeing grant

Trailblazing family leave

Healthcare cash plan

Life assurance

Paid professional membership

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or finance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the operation of procurement systems and controls.
• Provide guidance and training on procurement processes.
• Maintain audit readiness and consistent standards.

Skills

Strong knowledge of business systems

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Job description

Eastlight has an exciting new opportunity for a Procurement Compliance & Systems Officer to join our Procurement team on a full‑time, permanent basis! This role focuses on supporting the effective operation of our procurement systems, controls and assurance across the organisation, playing an important part in helping teams navigate procurement requirements with confidence. It will also ensure that our data and processes are transparent and compliant with the Procurement Act 2023. You will support the day‑to‑day operation and continuous improvement of procurement systems, supplier onboarding and assurance processes, framework usage and reporting, helping to maintain accurate, accessible and reliable information. Working closely with colleagues across the business, you will provide guidance, training and practical support on procurement processes while helping to maintain audit readiness and consistent standards. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys problem solving, supporting others and improving how things work, with a strong eye for detail and a commitment to safeguarding public funds through good procurement practice. Strong knowledge of business systems, preferably within procurement or finance, is essential.

Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

Eastlight Community Homes is proud to be the largest community gateway social housing provider in the country. Together with our residents and communities, we create safe, affordable homes and neighbourhoods that people are proud to live in.

Total Rewards Package:

• £41,033 per annum
• Permanent Contract, Full-time (37 hours per week)
• Group stakeholder pension plan (Eastlight will double, up to 5% of the employee's contribution - Employee 5% + Eastlight 10% = Total 15%)
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual wellbeing grant of £200 per annum - Subject to eligibility
• Trailblazing family leave (Maternity, Paternity and Adoption - 12 weeks full pay/6 weeks half pay) - Subject to eligibility
• A BHSF healthcare cash plan, life assurance
• Formal qualifications and paid professional membership