Closing Date
2025-01-10
Job Title:
Policy, Governance, Compliance & Talent Specialist
Location:
Durrington (Worthing), West Sussex
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
37 hours p/w
Salary:
up to £33,000
There has never been a better time to join our organisation as we build towards a greener future, tackling climate change, minimising our environmental impact and reducing our carbon footprint!
Job Overview
The Specialist, reporting to the Senior Policy, Governance and Talent Manager, is responsible for supporting: The delivery and compliance of the Procurement governance framework, policies and processes, in order to enable delivery of the Procurement and wider business objectives. Effectively maintaining, communicating and continuously improving the framework, policies and processes, guiding Procurement team members to adhere to these to drive maximum value. Support the Procurement governance framework, policies and processes and communicate any changes, providing training, support and guidance to ensure consistent and efficient uptake. Support the roll out and implementation of the new Procurement Act, including any subsequent derivations and changes. Support improvements in the governance framework, policies and processes, facilitating delivery of relevant business objectives. Support the management of Procurement risks/issues and operational budget and assess effectiveness of governance in delivering against its aims.
About You Good and developing communication skills - including verbal, written and presenting to a group. Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders. Ability to demonstrate a proactive/can do style of work. Developing a curious and continuous improvement mindset. Conscious to deliver to best performance. Commercial awareness and good analytical, planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills. A developing knowledge and application of process management, analysis and improvement techniques.
Package
This role will be full time Monday to Friday with a hybrid approach to working between our Durrington office and home. We are offering a salary of up to £33,000 per annum depending on skills and experience as well as other benefits including: Generous pension up to 11% company contribution 25 days annual leave Life assurance equal to 4x salary Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service) Health Cash Plan Full funded eye tests Two paid volunteering days a year Occupational health service Discounts with over 800 popular retailers Digital GP service Study support may be available for job-related qualifications Competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options Cycle to work scheme
Join our Procurement team and see how far your career could progress with a company committed to career progression, training and development opportunities, our customers and the environment.
If this role isn't quite what you're looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water, you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (myworkdaysite.com)
Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, because delivering water for life is our core purpose. To achieve this, we need 24/7 support in place to resolve incidents quickly and efficiently. All our employees understand the importance of out-of-hours incident support - because when problems appear, fixing them is our top priority. Joining the Southern Water family means you'll become part of our incident support team. During your interview, your manager will speak to you about any incident support rotas that apply to your position.
Privacy Statement:
Please note: If you are an existing Southern Water employee, you will need to confirm within your application that your Manager is aware of your application.
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. You will need to provide evidence of eligibility (e.g. a passport or long birth certificate and proof of NI) and current proof of address (dated within the last 3 months), will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you do not meet these criteria, your application will not be considered.
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Policy, Governance, Compliance & Talent Specialist
Location:
Durrington (Worthing), West Sussex
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
37 hours p/w
Salary:
up to £33,000
There has never been a better time to join our organisation as we build towards a greener future, tackling climate change, minimising our environmental impact and reducing our carbon footprint!
Job Overview
The Specialist, reporting to the Senior Policy, Governance and Talent Manager, is responsible for supporting: The delivery and compliance of the Procurement governance framework, policies and processes, in order to enable delivery of the Procurement and wider business objectives. Effectively maintaining, communicating and continuously improving the framework, policies and processes, guiding Procurement team members to adhere to these to drive maximum value. Support the Procurement governance framework, policies and processes and communicate any changes, providing training, support and guidance to ensure consistent and efficient uptake. Support the roll out and implementation of the new Procurement Act, including any subsequent derivations and changes. Support improvements in the governance framework, policies and processes, facilitating delivery of relevant business objectives. Support the management of Procurement risks/issues and operational budget and assess effectiveness of governance in delivering against its aims.
About You Good and developing communication skills - including verbal, written and presenting to a group. Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders. Ability to demonstrate a proactive/can do style of work. Developing a curious and continuous improvement mindset. Conscious to deliver to best performance. Commercial awareness and good analytical, planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills. A developing knowledge and application of process management, analysis and improvement techniques.
Package
This role will be full time Monday to Friday with a hybrid approach to working between our Durrington office and home. We are offering a salary of up to £33,000 per annum depending on skills and experience as well as other benefits including: Generous pension up to 11% company contribution 25 days annual leave Life assurance equal to 4x salary Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service) Health Cash Plan Full funded eye tests Two paid volunteering days a year Occupational health service Discounts with over 800 popular retailers Digital GP service Study support may be available for job-related qualifications Competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options Cycle to work scheme
Join our Procurement team and see how far your career could progress with a company committed to career progression, training and development opportunities, our customers and the environment.
If this role isn't quite what you're looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water, you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (myworkdaysite.com)
Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, because delivering water for life is our core purpose. To achieve this, we need 24/7 support in place to resolve incidents quickly and efficiently. All our employees understand the importance of out-of-hours incident support - because when problems appear, fixing them is our top priority. Joining the Southern Water family means you'll become part of our incident support team. During your interview, your manager will speak to you about any incident support rotas that apply to your position.
Privacy Statement:
Please note: If you are an existing Southern Water employee, you will need to confirm within your application that your Manager is aware of your application.
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. You will need to provide evidence of eligibility (e.g. a passport or long birth certificate and proof of NI) and current proof of address (dated within the last 3 months), will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you do not meet these criteria, your application will not be considered.
#LI-Hybrid
#LI-AC1 #J-18808-Ljbffr
