Social Value Procurement Lead - Hybrid

Central Bedfordshire Council; Caulcott; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking a motivated Procurement Officer (Social Value) to lead the Council's approach to embedding social value within procurement and contract management activities, ensuring every pound spent delivers meaningful economic, environmental and social benefits for local communities.

You will work with commissioners, contract managers, suppliers and community stakeholders to develop social value initiatives, monitor delivery and evidence impact, and support

Qualifications

• Experience in social value, sustainability and community development desirable.
• Experience in supplier engagement and procurement beneficial.
• Willingness to work towards professional procurement qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development and delivery of the Council's social value approach.
• Working with suppliers and stakeholders to maximise community benefits through Council contracts.
• Monitoring, measuring and reporting on social value outcomes and their impact.
• Supporting procurement and tender exercises, including the development and evaluation of social value proposals.
• Supporting the delivery of procurement projects from planning through to contract award, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and Council procedures.
• Identifying opportunities to strengthen sustainable, responsible and value-led procurement across the Council.
• Our aspiration is to be a truly flexible employer. We welcome discussion on location, hours and working pattern as part of the application process.

Skills

Social Value

Procurement

Contract Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Sustainability

Education

CIPS qualification

Job description

Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking a motivated Procurement Officer (Social Value) to lead the Council's approach to embedding social value within procurement and contract management activities, ensuring every pound spent delivers meaningful economic, environmental and social benefits for local communities.

You will work with commissioners, contract managers, suppliers and community stakeholders to develop social value initiatives, monitor delivery and evidence impact, and support