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 involved with supporting plans for the 2021 City of Culture, Station Masterplan, UK Battery Industrialisation Centre. 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 Deputy Head of Procurement to join our team on a full time permanent basis

As Deputy Head of Procurement you will hold strategic responsibility for identifying and managing the procurement pipeline for all capital and revenue expenditure, identifying resources required and ensuring procurement leadership on all activity.

You will deputise for the Head of Procurement on all Procurement matters in the absence of the Head of Procurement and will lead the professional development of all Procurement staff within the function and where relevant, develop a training programme to support all staff across the Organisation involved in procurement processes.

You will also assist the Head of Procurement in the implementation of Procurement strategy and policies, ensuring a procurement service that supports the Council Plan ambitions, the business as usual of the Council and the work of our key transformation programmes across the Organisation and will actively contribute to the work on Procurement across the West Midlands Combined Authority, the West Midlands Heads of Procurement group and wider with partners within the Central Buying Consortium, and other Government bodies. 

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an inspirational leader with expert knowledge and understanding of Commissioning and Procurement theory and practical application including knowledge of ‘Procure to Pay’ processes, risk and risk management.

You will be MCIPS qualified to level 6 or above and have extensive knowledge of the Public Contract Regulations 2015, a wide range of related legislative requirements (e.g. Late Payment), and Government guidance and transparency, legal frameworks and case law, statutory obligations and policy requirements of Procurement in a large diverse organisation.

You will have expert understanding of Procurement life cycle and governance, a good understanding of the role of Procurement in the Local Authority context and expert understanding of key developments in Procurement, Social Value and Contract Management, the supplier landscape and market place.

Proven interpersonal, analytical and influencing skills are essential skills for this role, along with sound Commercial Acumen and advanced negotiation skills and the ability to devise negotiation strategies for highly complex projects.

You will have substantial experience of procurement at a senior level in the public sector or a large complex organisation and a track record in conducting complex negotiations in a commercial environment, identifying and negotiating supplier performance milestones and in monitoring performance whilst developing and building successful relationships at senior levels with officers, members, contractors and providers

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

Interview date: 8th / 9th July 2021

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 is the UK City of Culture 2021 ! We believe this will help put Coventry on the map for all the right reasons. You can feel the sense of local pride throughout the city as we build towards this momentous year. 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
• 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 

For full details on the application process please read the attached document labelled Coventry CC Application process.

Coventry City Council