Procurement Lead
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Mar 03, 2025

Procurement Lead

£40,000 per annum (£32,000 pro-rata)
Bristol
Contract , Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week (full time), thought 28 hours would be considered

Salary: £40,000 per annum (£32,000 pro-rata)

Location: The Diocesan Office, Hillside House, 1500 Parkway North, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, BS34 8YU

Duration: 1 year fixed term contract

This is an exciting new role, working across the organisation to develop and then implement a diocesan procurement strategy, with the overall objective of helping to reducing the cost base for the Diocese. As such, the role will be responsible for ensuring the Diocese sources quality and affordable products and services ethically, sustainably and in good time.

The Diocese is midway through a transformation programme following the undertaking of our Diocesan strategy ‘Transforming Church. Together’. Within the workstreams that shape our transformation we seek to create a financially and environmentally sustainable diocese that supports equality.

The Procurement Lead role will be instrumental in enhancing our procurement function. As part of our Diocesan Strategy, we want to secure our financial our environmental and financial sustainability and diversify into new areas and so we need someone who can break the mould and make a difference to our services. We have a busy pipeline over the next 12 months, which the Procurement Officer will play a vital part in delivering.

This role is unique within the Diocese, and whilst you will have management support you will need to be a self-starter and feel confident about using your initiative, you will equally need to be comfortable using and analysing data, and in preparing delivery reports for strategy boards. To thrive in this role, you will draw on your experience of working strategically, have great communication and personal skills and be familiar with supporting tender creation and templates.

The Organisation

The Diocese of Bristol is the administrative area of the Church of England that covers Bristol, Swindon, smaller towns and surrounding rural areas.

This is an exciting time within the Diocese with the vision of Transforming Church.Together creating a way forward for all children, young people and their families to flourish.

Closing Date:  noon 31 March 2025

The Diocese of Bristol is committed to being a fair, respectful and inclusive organisation. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive and develop and is committed to race equality, welcoming applications from all under-represented groups.

salary
£40,000 per annum (£32,000 pro-rata)
Location
Bristol
Employment type
Contract , Full Time

Company info

The Diocese of Bristol is the Church of England across Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Wiltshire and Swindon. There are 30,000 people worshipping regularly in more than 200 churches, led by hundreds of clergy serving within seven deaneries. Around 15,000 children and young people attend our 72 church schools, while chaplains serve in institutions across our region.

The Diocese of Bristol is led by the Bishop of Bristol and governed by our Diocesan Synod. Synodical governance provides a system for partnership with the bishop, ensuring that the diocese can consider matters together and move forward in agreement.

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