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LAWYER, Ref: 50024023

PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT, County Hall, Newport

Scale POC - POE £34,549 to £41,616 per annum (all pay grades are pending the outcome of IW Council job evaluation process)

Hours: 37 per week

The Council’s Procurement and Contract Management Unit is seeking a lawyer to join the team to support the Council’s procurement and contracting activity.

As a member of the Council’s Procurement and Contract Management Unit, you will be required to handle a busy caseload providing support and advice on all matters relating to procurement and contracting across the whole of the Council.

The successful applicant should preferably have experience of working in either local government or another public body and possess a sound, working knowledge and experience of contracting in the public sector. The successful applicant is likely to have an understanding of a local authority, standing orders, procurement processes, the Public Contracts Regulations 2006 and other relevant legislation.

The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate that they have experience in advising upon, drafting and negotiating a wide range of general commercial contracts and the contracting requirements of local authorities.

The successful applicant will be a qualified (i.e. qualified to practise in England and Wales) solicitor/barrister/FILEX.

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Sue Dasent, on 01983 821000 ext. 6357

This council and its schools recruit according to the council’s Safer Recruitment policy and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

The Isle of Wight Council is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Telephone our 24 hour job line on 01983 823134 or email [email protected] if you need further information about applying. Completed applications should be returned to Human Resources, County Hall, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1UD.

Email: [email protected]

Vacancy Reference: 50024023

Closing Date: 15/03/2013

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