Contract & Procurement Officer
London Borough of Lambeth
Contract & Procurement Officer
Full time/Permanent
PO2: £44,937pa rising in annual increments to £47,925pa incl. LW
Agency staff please click HERE to apply
About Us:
Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.
It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth.
With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.
Please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.
About the Team:
You will be joining a highly skilled and passionate team that fosters personal and professional development, offering opportunities for mentoring, continued learning and career progression.
About the Role:
The role is for a Contract and Procurement Officer who will assist with implementing procurement strategies on a range of projects and contracts of varying values. You will assist with ensuring best practice is adopted; and demonstrate an understanding of housing maintenance and the construction market. The role also involves the administration of procurement activity through a Dynamic Purchasing System (“DPS”) for Resident Services.
The post holder will work under the direction of the Contract and Procurement Manager. You will ensure effective monitoring of contracts, monitor performance against service specification outcomes, maintain management information systems and assist with drafting regular reports, briefing notes and business cases as appropriate.
How to Apply:
To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked “A” for application:
We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.
Recruitment Timelines:
Advert close date: 11:59pm on 27 July 2026
Shortlisting: 31 July 2026
Interviews: 7 August 2026
Please click here to view: Lambeth Staff Benefits
You will be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be found here Cifas
Contact Information:
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Adelle Pobee at apobee@lambeth.gov.uk.
At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.