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The Vacancy
Permanent, Full Time - 37 hours per week
Closing Date: 4th September
Interview Date: Interviews will be ongoing
Are you an experienced procurement professional who is looking for a new opportunity to join a diverse and growing business and take up the unique position of Procurement Officer within SHG?
Are you able to advise, coach and support our managers to undertake procurement that is both compliant with best practice as well as outcome-focussed and in line with SHG’s mission and values?
Can you lead a service area, come up with new ideas and create strong connections across the business and the wider sector?
If the answers are YES, then we’d love to hear from you!!
We are currently recruiting a Procurement Officer to lead a wide variety of procurement activity to ensure we deliver on our Mission and Aims. You will be working with a range of people across the business and contributing to SHG being compliant with legislative requirements as well as focussing on outcomes for our customers. Our Mission is “One Team, Transforming Lives” and we’d love for you to become part of this.
You will need to have a sound understanding of the public procurement requirements – both current and emerging – and how these affect SHG. You will be able to develop and implement policies and procedures and get key stakeholders on board with new ways of working.
We are looking for someone who can spot opportunities for change and make things happen. You will be at the forefront of our proactive procurement approaches that ensure that SHG obtains better value for money, improved service delivery for our customers, enhanced inclusivity and wider social value which benefits our local communities.
Our ideal candidate will:
Be an effective communicator
Be a great problem solver
Be able to work both independently and in a team
Have great analytical skills, and
Be able to successfully manage a varied, complex workload.
Working for SHG
This is a full-time position (37 hours over 5 days) but if you would like to discuss an alternate working pattern or reduced hours, then please let us know as part of your application. This position is based at our modern, vibrant town centre head office alongside which there are opportunities to work flexibly (including from home) which suit both SHG and you.
At Stockport Homes Group we are passionate about transforming our customers’ lives. Alongside managing homes across Stockport, we have grown and diversified our services through our Group structure and now have close to 750 colleagues. We are incredibly proud to have been ranked Number 1 in the Housing Sector, included in the Top 100 largest companies to work for, and achieved Platinum Investors in People status for our approach to people management and development.
This is a rare opportunity to join an organisation that is ambitious and innovative in approach but with social values you can be proud of. We are looking for someone to become a valued member of the Assurance Team and continue to improve the services we offer.
** APPLY NOW – this vacancy will close once a suitable candidate has been selected **
** Interviews will take place throughout the campaign at a mutually convenient time **
** We reserve the right to close the position earlier without notice **
About Us
Welcome to Stockport Homes Group (SHG), an umbrella organisation for four, socially responsible interdependent companies within the housing sector. What makes us unique is our vision: one where entrepreneurship and commercialisation go hand in hand with social impact.
We are Stockport's largest landlord, managing over 12,000 properties on behalf of Stockport Council and Private Landlords, as well as our own growing portfolio of new build homes.
As builders, landlords, architects and developers we believe in collective responsibility for more affordable housing. Equally, through a commitment to a range of wrap around services we look for ways to improve people's lives: from advice and support on health and wellbeing, to employment, educational opportunities and help in the home.
All our profit is reinvested within the group to maximise opportunities for those who most need our help.
Companies within SHG:
Stockport Homes - Stockport Homes was formed in 2005, to manage housing stock across Stockport on behalf of Stockport Council. As a limited company, we operate as an ALMO which is an ‘Arm’s length management organisation’, so whilst the company is owned by the Council, we operate independently on day-to-day matters and in delivering services to our customers. We are committed to providing quality homes across Stockport and listening to the voice of our customers to continually improve our services.
Three Sixty - Three Sixty delivers innovative, high-quality construction, maintenance and facilities management services across Stockport, Greater Manchester and Cheshire. We are trades people who operate with a friendly, community-led approach. We get the balance right between excellent customer service and service delivery. We take pride in giving back to our local communities and each year we Gift Aid our profits to SKylight to support the work they do to help Stockport and the borough thrive.
Skylight - SKylight is a Charitable Community Benefit Society, established in 2018, dedicated to transforming lives in Stockport. We work closely with local communities to support people into employment, alleviate poverty and enhance digital skills. Our services help individuals live independently while fostering strong community networks, particularly for those facing disadvantages. We are proud to contribute to making Stockport a great place to live and work.
Viaduct Housing Partnership - Formed in 2017, Viaduct is a development partnership between Stockport Homes Group and Stockport Council, focusing on building more affordable homes in Stockport.
SHG is proud to be an award-winning organisation dedicated to transforming the lives and communities of our customers and as a public-private sector fusion, SHG is focused on future growth and excellence - looking for the best people to join the Group to be on this exciting journey.
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