This is an exciting new role, working across the organisation to develop and then implement a diocesan procurement strategy, with the overall objective of helping to reducing the cost base for the Diocese. As such, the role will be responsible for ensuring the Diocese sources quality and affordable products and services ethically, sustainably and in good time. The Diocese is midway through a transformation programme following the undertaking of our Diocesan strategy ‘Transforming Church. Together’. Within the workstreams that shape our transformation we seek to create a financially and environmentally sustainable diocese that supports equality. The Procurement Lead role will be instrumental in enhancing our procurement function. As part of our Diocesan Strategy, we want to secure our financial our environmental and financial sustainability and diversify into new areas and so we need someone who can break the mould and make a difference to our services. We have a busy pipeline over the next 12 months, which the Procurement Officer will play a vital part in delivering. This role is unique within the Diocese, and whilst you will have management support you will need to be a self-starter and feel confident about using your initiative, you will equally need to be comfortable using and analysing data, and in preparing delivery reports for strategy boards. To thrive in this role, you will draw on your experience of working strategically, have great communication and personal skills and be familiar with supporting tender creation and templates. Closing Date:  noon 31 March 2025