Mechanical Engineering Administration Support Officer (Procurement)

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Forestry England

Eals Burn

Bellingham

Northumberland

NE48 2HP

About the job

Job summary

Forestry England is an organisation like no other. Our strong values and shared ambition to connect everyone with the nation’s forests underpin all that we do.

We are uniquely placed to confront the climate emergency, tackle the nature crisis, and support the nation’s health and wellbeing. Working for Forestry England is to be part of the solution to the challenges of our generation.

Mechanical Engineering manage the safe and economic life cycle of all Vehicles, Machinery, and Equipment (VME) used by Forestry England, Forest Research and Forest Services across the United Kingdom.

As the Mechanical Engineering Administration Support Officer (Procurement), you will provide day to day administrative support for the acquisition, records management, and disposal of VME. You will play a key role in supporting and helping to develop the high quality of service delivery required to support business units across Forestry England and wider agencies.

The role will be based at our offices at Bellingham, Northumberland and you will be expected to work flexibly as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing a wide range of specific administrative duties and work with colleagues who are based at different sites. To support this, some infrequent travel may be required.

By Joining Forestry England, you will work for the largest provider of outdoor recreation in England and a world leader in sustainable forestry and conservation.

This post will report to the Mechanical Engineering Fleet Support Manager (Procurement).

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a newly formed procurement team within the Forestry England Mechanical Engineering.

This post will be based at our offices located at Bellingham, Northumberland.

The successful candidate will become part of an evolving asset management team and report directly to the Fleet Support Officer (Procurement).

The Mechanical Engineering procurement team works closely with our stakeholders and customers alongside wider Finance and Commercial teams to ensure that all acquisition and financial transactions are concluded on a timely basis, using appropriate public sector frameworks, enabling accurate forecasting as well as ensuring that the department meets all required assurance and regulatory compliance.

The Fleet Administration Officer (Procurement)will play a key part in ensuring that data and financial assurance is provided across Forestry England. The post holder will be given the opportunity to progress their financial career through identified training plans and ongoing professional development.

Person specification

This role requires strong experience of administration and data input alongside well-developed interpersonal skills. Responsibilities will surround supporting the acquisition and disposal process, including reconciliation of financial and asset data across various sources, ensuring these are recorded correctly where necessary and working closely with colleagues to ensure successful transferring of assets across a wide geographical area.

You will primarily be responsible for all queries and communications with central finance and commercial for acquisition and and receipting of new assets.

Person specification

Successful Candidates must be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working in a customer focused environment.
• Good organisational ability and administrative skills.
• A sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages – in particular Word, Excel and Outlook.
• A collaborative approach to working with others and strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience of handling administrative and financial data to a high level of accuracy & efficiency.
• Demonstrate determination, resilience, and ability to work well under pressure and at pace to meet tight challenging deadlines.

Desirable

• Knowledge and use of fleet management software, including asset records and invoice payment.
• Working experience of procurement, engineering of fleet industries.
• Experience in working as part of a wider team across geographical areas.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience of operating in a fast-paced delivery environment.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £24,323, Forestry Commission contributes £7,046 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : Andrew Archer (Fleet Support Manager-Procurement)
• Email : andrew.archer@forestryengland.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : fcerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

Further information

Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of appointment on the basis of fair and open competition and appointment on merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles.If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact FCE by email: englandhr.services@forestryengland.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission, which regulates all Civil Service recruitment.

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