We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Bexley to assist with the appointment of a Administrative Assistant, on a 6-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £21.16 - £26.99 per hour

Responsibilities:

• To assist in the upkeep of the Councils inhouse Tendering System.
• To assist in the upkeep and review of the Councils Approved List of Contractors.
• Preparation of documents and data entry in connection with the despatch and subsequent acceptance of tenders and quotations using the Councils electronic tendering facility.
• Communicating with contractors/service providers regarding availability and suitability to tender on certain schemes.
• Dealing with enquiries from clients and contractors/ service providers as and when necessary and to resolve any difficulties which may arise to refer queries etc. as appropriate within the limits of the post holders authority.

Qualifications & Experience:

• A good working knowledge and use of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook as a minimum;
• Experience of procurement in a public sector organisation
• Working knowledge of a Procurement process
• Working knowledge of public sector procurement rules, regulations, systems and procedures;
• Experience and knowledge of the Public Contract Regulations and of sharing that knowledge throughout an organisation.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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