Our Values

It’s great to know that you are interested in working with us at Coventry City Council. As a prospective employee, it is important that everyone who works for us is committed to our One Coventry values and shares our commitment to becoming a more diverse and inclusive organisation. 

Our Values are:

About the team we are recruiting to

Coventry is a progressive city with a number of exciting new projects which will present an incredible opportunity for the right candidate to be part of a team and a Council that makes a real difference to the people living in and visiting our City.

Procurement services are at the heart of the on-going economic and social development of the city and are/have been involved with supporting plans for the 2021 City of Culture, Station Masterplan, UK Battery Industrialisation Centre and more. We are also integral to the improvement of services for Adults and Children's Social Care, Public Health and homelessness strategies.

What is the job role?

We are currently recruiting a Category Manager within the Procurement & Commissioning service on a full time permanent basis. 

Working to the Deputy Head of Procurement, you will have responsibility for the letting of a portfolio of contracts, developing procurement plans, implementing Contract Management and ensuring that targeted outcomes are compatible with Category Strategies.

In further detail key duties and responsibilities will include: 

• Leading on a portfolio of major contracts, developing procurement plans and ensuring that targeted outcomes are compatible with Category strategies
• Working closely with Service Heads and Managers contribute to the design development, maintenance and delivery of a commercially focussed Category Strategies for designated groups of services and/or commodities which meet business objectives, including national, local and sub regional opportunities and deliver service and value for money outcomes.  
• Identifying and delivering innovative category Procurement & Commissioning solutions, which provide benefits and result in both savings and process efficiencies across all contracts managed.
• Taking commercial lead and operational responsibility for specific aspects of standard Procurement & Commissioning projects, in particular the structure of tenders; tender evaluation; negotiation; legal requirements; contract award and finalisation. Proactively mitigate and manage risk throughout. 

Who are we looking for?

You should be motivated and enjoy working as part of a flexible and dedicated team. You will have knowledge and experience of the commissioning and tender process. 

Construction procurement knowledge will be advantageous but ultimately we are looking for someone with the right approach and experience of public sector procurement in a fast moving environment.

Ideally, you would be MCIPS qualified but if not, you will be willing to work and study towards achieving this.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail then please contact Rob Amor on 02476 971 956 or rob.amor@coventry.gov.uk. 

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'

Interview date: 28 July 2022

About Coventry

Coventry is a lively, multicultural city, which embraces old and new. Around the modern city centre there are traces of history everywhere – in the old city walls, the timber-framed buildings and the reconstructed medieval Spon Street. But Coventry has always had an eye on the future, and is now firmly focused on regenerating and re-inventing itself to meet the challenges of the 21st Century. With major developments and new projects taking place right across the city, Coventry City Council is the place to be!

There's a huge buzz about the city – Coventry ranks as the 8th best city to live, work and do business in the UK, and it was the UK City of Culture 2021. We believe this will help put Coventry on the map for all the right reasons as you can feel the sense of local pride throughout the city. It also offers a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to those joining us to play their part in it.

We genuinely believe that Coventry City Council is a special place. You will be joining Coventry City Council during an exciting time to become part of a team that contribute to achieving our visions for the city. We have made our council a place where we look after our people, making sure you're happy in your work and given everything you need to succeed. We've created friendly, welcoming workplaces where everyone is working towards the same cause, providing the best possible services for the city of Coventry.

As a council with improvement at its heart, we’re committed to making life better for the people who live and work in Coventry. We’re equally concerned with the quality of life enjoyed by our people, so by joining us, you won’t just be helping the community, you’ll be helping yourself too.

Not only do you get to work alongside great people that are helping to improve services for our community we offer great benefits too! For your valued contribution we will provide a fantastic benefits package including;

• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave allowance starting at 27 days and rising to 32 days
• Opportunity for Salary Match and Pay progression through multiple increments
• Outstanding local government pension scheme
• Learning & Development with access to certified courses.
• Access to an award winning Occupational Health Team
• Vibrant employee networks 
• Lifestyle savings
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes; Car Scheme, Cycle to work and more
• Interest free travel loans
• Payroll giving scheme
• Workplace parking scheme
• Maternity, paternity and adoption Leave
• And much more

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