About the job

Summary

The Procurement Team deliver effective Value for Money procurement solutions in support of the organisation’s strategic objectives. We manage a wide and diverse portfolio of work including service contracts (e.g. consultancy, FM, cleaning, security); concession contracts (e.g. catering, festivals, events); specialist goods (science equipment, orchids, tractors) and minor & major works (refurbishment / new build on a World Heritage Site with 100+ buildings). We deal with a high volume of activities, often against tight timescales, and consequently this role is busy, varied, requires excellent attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.

Job description

You will work alongside 3 Procurement Managers in delivering an end-to-end procurement and contract management on a range of projects across several different categories. You will be responsible for the data management, administration and reporting that underpin the delivery of strong purchasing outcomes.

You will be someone who enjoys working as part of, and closely with, a small, busy team. You should have some basic knowledge of public tendering processes, be proactive, confident. have good communication skills and an eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

Growing and developing talent is important to us so this role provides an excellent opportunity to develop a working knowledge of public sector procurement. You will also gain transferable skills such as project management, experience of various IT platforms, finance & business fundamentals, decision making and interpersonal skills; all based in a supportive learning environment.

Benefits

Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.

Things you need to know

Security

Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.

People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.

Selection process details

If you are interested in this position, please submit your application via the Kew Gardens website.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

No agencies please.

Interview date - week commencing: 4th April 2022

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

UK nationals

nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK

nationals of the Republic of Ireland

nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)

relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service

relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service

certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals