How To Apply
Apply online, providing a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 750 words) which provides evidence of how you meet the experience and behaviours listed in the Success Profile above.
Stage one (CV review):
An initial review will be conducted using the CV and Supporting Statement on the below Lead Criteria:
The successful candidate will have either CIPS Level 4, 5 or 6 (Advanced/Professional Diploma in Procurement & Supply) / or APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) / or APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) / or CMI Level 5 or 6 Diploma in Management & Leadership / or a CMI qualification in Ethical & Inclusive Leadership.
Demonstrable experience in supplier management, contract management, procurement, or a similar role responsible for managing high‑value or high‑risk contracts.
Candidates who pass the initial review will have their applications fully assessed against all remaining criteria in the Success Profile, including the behaviours detailed above.
Stage two (interview and assessment): If successful at application review, you will be invited for assessment, which will consist of an interview and presentation, where we will test all criteria listed above.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used to support your application, but all statements and examples provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, and presented as your own) applications will be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.
Please see our candidate guidance for more information on acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in recruitment.
Sifting will commence from w/c 20 July 2026
Assessments are scheduled for w/c 10 August 2026, however this may be subject to change.
Recruitment Principles
As a government organisation, we adhere to the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles and we investigate any complaints received in relation to recruitment cases.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
