Procurement Officer

NEWLON HOUSING TRUST; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Non-contributory pension

Excellent benefits

Flexi scheme

Job summary

Newlon Housing Trust is seeking an experienced Procurement Officer to join our team at Hale Village, London N17. You will lead on operational procurement activities, manage tenders, stakeholder relations, reporting and contract processes, and support the Head of Procurement and Senior Procurement Officer.

MCIPS qualification is preferred, or a willingness to work towards it. The role requires strong organisation, initiative, and the ability to write, review and deliver tenders and reports.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end procurement, including competitive tendering.
• Ability to write, review and deliver tenders and reports.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of procurement legislation and compliance.
• MCIPS qualification or willingness to work towards.

Responsibilities

• Lead on all operational procurement activity.
• Assist Head of Procurement and Senior Procurement Officer and deputise when needed.
• Coordinate tenders, stakeholder engagement, reporting and contract processes.

Skills

Procurement

Tendering

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Negotiation

Education

MCIPS qualification or working towards

Job description

Procurement Officer
Salary: £44,470 per annum plus eligibility for performance related bonus
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Location: Hale Village, London N17

Newlon Housing Trust is a successful charitable housing association and one of the major providers of new affordable housing in north and east London.

We have an opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to join our team and assist in implementing Newlon's procurement strategy and plans. Assisting the Head of Procurement, and Senior Procurement Officer and deputising for them in their absence, you will lead on all operational procurement activity, including competitive tendering, stakeholder management, reporting and contract processes. You will assist in determining the best procurement route for given requirements, ensuring an effective fit with company objectives and compliance with all relevant legislation.

With substantial knowledge and experience gained in an environment governed by the 2023 Procurement Act and proven experience managing end-to-end procurement processes, you will be a confident communicator who is able to challenge existing practices and influence teams in a positive and productive way. You will be MCIPS qualified, or willing to work towards. You will be expected to be able to run sub-FTS procurement processes independently, therefore first class organisation and presentation skills are essential, along with the ability to use your own initiative and write, review and deliver tenders and reports.

In return, you can expect 27 days holiday, a non-contributory pension, excellent benefits and a flexi scheme. You'll also be working out of purpose-built offices that form part of the award-winning Hale Village regeneration project, and are situated just two minutes' walk from the major transport interchange at Tottenham Hale.

Closing date: 23:59 on Monday 31 August 2026.
Interviews will be held in-person on Friday 11 September 2026.

Newlon Housing Trust is a charitable housing association and a committed Equal Opportunities employer.

No agencies please.