Procurement & Risk Officer — Governance & Compliance

Hampshire County Council; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Free onsite parking

On-site gym

Job summary

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is seeking a proactive Risk and Procurement Officer to join the Corporate Governance and Support team to support risk management and procurement activities across the Service.

The role will provide expert advice, maintain key systems and records, develop guidance and training materials, and act as a central point of contact for enquiries, with vetting via a Standard DBS Check.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A basic understanding of Procurement legislation.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office and Windows-based systems.
• Ability to prioritise competing demands and work independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A customer-focused approach and commitment to high-quality service.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance with procurement legislation and best practice.
• Support colleagues in maintaining the Service's contracts register.
• Provide procurement and contract management guidance to staff.
• Develop procurement training and supporting documentation.
• Act as the first point of contact for procurement enquiries.
• Provide advice and support to managers on the Service's risk management framework and systems.
• Maintain risk management information, dashboards and reporting mechanisms.
• Ensure risk data is accurate, current and effectively communicated.
• Support preparation of reports for the Fire Authority.
• Develop and deliver risk management guidance and training packages.

Skills

Organisational skills

IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Procurement legislation

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer-focused

Prioritisation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is seeking a proactive Risk and Procurement Officer to join the Corporate Governance and Support team to support risk management and procurement activities across the Service.

The role will provide expert advice, maintain key systems and records, develop guidance and training materials, and act as a central point of contact for enquiries, with vetting via a Standard DBS Check.