Job Description

Salary - Grade
GBP 49,155 to 51,228 49155 - PO3
Contract Type
Fixed Term / Secondment
Contract Length
18 Months
Contracted Hours
Full Time - 36 hours per week
DBS Required
No
Department
Finance & Corporate Resources
Service
Procurement
Closing date
16/11/2025

18 Month Fixed-Term Contract / Secondment Opportunity

The Procurement Systems Team is a hardworking and dedicated team that sits within the Corporate Procurement Services team. We support the council in delivering efficient, compliant, and high-performing procurement and purchasing processes with quick turnarounds to provide technical support for both internal and external users of the ProContract tendering and our contract management systems. The team also maintains purchasing cards and supplier management functions supporting users across the council in the 'purchase-to-pay' (P2P) process, including producing and issuing management reports, and ensuring data accuracy and compliance with procurement governance.


We are looking for an enthusiastic team player, with demonstrable project support experience, advanced Google Sheets/ Excel skills and adept with systems admin. Strong customer service skills, the ability to work with a diverse range of stakeholders and a can-do attitude is vital to succeed in the role.


The E- Procurement Systems Officer (Development and Insights) will be responsible for providing varied systems and project support to the procurement team and assist in the delivery of digital projects throughout its' business interests; and will be part of a team ensuring that future developments are planned, specified and implemented to the Council's requirements and deadlines.



This role forms a key part of our team, and is central to the successful implementation of procurement and contract management systems to facilitate the delivery of our new strategic objectives therefore the successful candidate must have significant project support experience and good working knowledge of Google Sheets or Excel, Looker Studio or similar, Google Forms, demonstrable advanced Excel /Google Sheets skills.



You would be expected to have:



- An in-depth understanding of public sector P2P processes



- Solid project support experience


- Demonstrable data analysis experience


- Advanced knowledge of Google Sheets or Excel



- Knowledge of software coding (desirable)



- A 'can-do' attitude, with appetite for learning and continuous development



Please see the job description and person specification for full details.



As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.



If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV's.

To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application.

As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.

We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

This application process replaces a supporting statement.



Prior to applying for a vacancy for a secondment opportunity, please liaise with your line manager and inform them of your interest in applying for the role.

Closing date for applications: 16 November 2025 (22:59)

Interview date: W/c 01 December 2025

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.



Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.



The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk



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