Procurement Officer (Maternity Cover)

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue; Waingroves; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional emergency service in the UK is seeking a Procurement Officer for maternity cover, responsible for managing procurement processes and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills, effective communication abilities, and experience in procurement. The position offers flexible working hours, health services, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Family-friendly policies

Health & wellbeing services

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Eligibility for Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end procurement processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to tender thresholds and processes.
• Provide assistance for an efficient strategic procurement service.
• Support compliance with UK procurement regulations.

Skills

Effective relationship management

Strong prioritisation and organisational skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Problem solving and innovation

Job description

Position

Procurement Officer (Maternity Cover)

Contract Type

Temporary for up to 15 Months

Salary

£33,143 per annum - £37,280 per annum

Location

Headquarters, Ripley, Derbyshire

Hours

37 hours; occasional work beyond normal office hours may be required. Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.

Closing date

30 November 2025 (midnight)

Interviews

Week commencing 08 December 2025

About Us

At Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service, we’re more than an emergency service – we’re a team of over 900 dedicated people working together to make Derbyshire safer every day. Whether it’s responding to emergencies, preventing incidents before they happen, or supporting our frontline teams behind the scenes, every role here makes a real difference.

We’re proud to be one of the country’s top‑performing fire and rescue services, recently rated ‘Good’ in 9 out of 11 areas by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS). This recognition reflects the professionalism, progress, and dedication of our people. We continue to strive to be an outstanding Service and we know we have more to do.

About the Role

We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced Procurement Officer who can contribute to changing our Corporate Procurement department. This is a vital role where your work has a direct impact on our ability to serve the public. While procurement may happen behind the scenes, it ensures our firefighters and employees have the equipment, services, and resources they need, when they need them. The successful candidate will work closely with all Heads of Departments to develop and implement effective procurement strategies, new processes and policies. A working knowledge of implementing contract management would also be beneficial. By securing best value for money and ensuring efficient and compliant procurement processes, you’ll be helping us stay operationally ready and financially responsible, supporting our vision to ‘Make Derbyshire Safer Together’.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to tender thresholds and processes and assist departments and compliance with UK procurement regulations and internal policies.
• Provide assistance to deliver an efficient and effective strategic procurement service.
• Provide a partnering approach to guidance and advice to employees of DFRS on Procurement and Financial Regulations and the best procurement route to follow (e.g., frameworks, regional contracts or local procurement).
• Proactively support the purpose and values of the Service; provide leadership and direction in own area of responsibility and by sharing best practice across the Procurement function.
• Undertake spend analysis of DFRS historical spend to inform sourcing decisions and identify opportunities for savings.
• Make contributions to innovation and improving ways of working, including exploring collaborative procurement and sourcing opportunities, by questioning, researching and actively developing ideas.
• Advise on the best procurement routes, considering environmental and sustainability factors.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Design and deliver compliant commercial solutions to deliver requirements effectively, including relevant experience of end‑to‑end procurement processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, including written and oral communication in a range of organisational situations.
• Strong prioritisation and organisational skills, with ability to pay attention to detail whilst working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Effective relationship management skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as in collaboration with others.
• Resilience in changing situations, problem solving and innovation.
• Please see the attached Job Description / Person Specification for more information about this exciting role.

What We Offer in Return

• Flexible working hours
• Agile working (60% office based)
• Family‑friendly policies
• Free car parking
• Health & wellbeing services, access to the services gyms
• Employee discount scheme, eligibility to apply for Blue Light Card
• Employee support networks
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

How to Apply

We are a Disability Confident employer committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities. Under the Disability Confident scheme, we will offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with a disability that meet the essential criteria for the role.

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment.

Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.

The closing date for completed applications is midnight on Sunday 30 November 2025. Interviews will be held in the week commencing 08 December 2025.

For an informal chat regarding the role please contact Dean Hogan via e‑mail at [e-mail].

If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.