Job Description

This is an Expression of Interest (EOI) opportunity, available on a lateral move basis only. Applications are open to Core Scottish Government employees only.

Job Title – Portfolio Manager

Business Area/Directorate –ICT Collaborative Team, National Collaborative Procurement Division (NCPD), Scottish Procurement & Property Directorate (SPPD)

Location – Glasgow or Edinburgh

Working Arrangement – Staff in roles compatible with hybrid working should aim to spend 40% of their contracted working time working in person at their contractual workplace. More information can be found within Hybrid Working Policy

Grade - C1

Advert type - Level Transfer

Duration - Permanent

Eligibility - Expressions of interest are invited from C1 colleagues on level transfer from Core SG only.

Skilled Worker Sponsorship not being offered

Skilled Worker sponsorship is not available for this role. As a result, we are unable to appoint candidates who require Skilled Worker sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must have an existing and ongoing right to work in the UK.

We have an opportunity to join the NCPD ICT Portfolio team as a C1 Portfolio Manager.

The ICT Portfolio team deliver and manage a wide ranging portfolio across products, services & software and networks, and support Digital Directorate, Corporate Operations and CivTech through the Digital Commercial Service team. This role leads the Products portfolio within the team but may involve flexible working across the wider ICT team. The work of the team is varied, fast-paced and high profile and has contact with Ministers and senior internal and external stakeholders.

This C1 Portfolio Manager leads a small team of procurement staff for the delivery of frameworks and contracts on behalf of public sector customers. The level of Delegated Purchasing Authority for this role is commonly in the region of £15 million.

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll lead the delivery and management of key ICT Products collaborative frameworks, ensuring regulatory compliance, identifying savings, and delivering added value.

• You will lead a team of two procurement staff in the development, planning, implementation and management of high value, high risk Collaborative frameworks. This will involve working with and influencing key senior stakeholders across the Scottish Government, Executive Agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies (NDPBs) and wider public sector.
• You will provide clear direction and leadership to your team and will engage and influence senior stakeholders to maximise collaboration and uptake of collaborative frameworks.
• You will work across the organisation and wider public sector, sharing experience and input to the identification and deployment of best practice.
• You will advise on legal, policy and other requirements pertaining to public procurement, resolving complex issues when necessary to achieve outcomes providing advice and guidance to stakeholders and staff.
• You will proactively manage and develop the supply base to continually improve customer service and value for money whilst delivering sustainable procurement benefits in line with procurement policy. The post holder will proactively work with staff and stakeholders to support the implementation of improved contract management practices.
• You will work flexibly both within the Division and across the Directorate to help deliver the organisation’s wider goals in line with the Directorate Plan.
• You will promote flexible working across the team and contribute to best practice initiatives.

Success Profiles

Success profiles are specific to each job and they include the mix of behaviours, experience and technical criteria (if applicable) that candidates will be assessed on.

Experience Required

• Strong knowledge and experience in all aspects of the full end-to-end procurement process with clear working knowledge of public procurement legislation.
• Experience in strategic procurement techniques, supplier management and negotiation will be essential.

Technical/Professional Skills:

Risk Management Level 4

Managing High Performing Teams Level 4

Commercial Competence Level 4

You can find out more about the Scottish Procurement and Commercial Competency Framework technical skills required Procurement competency framework - gov.scot

Behaviours

You will be assessed on the following behaviours at Level 4

• Making Effective Decisions (Level 4)

• Communicating & Influencing (Level 4)

• Delivering at Pace (Level 4)

You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours, here: Behaviour levels - Success profiles: candidate guide

Working Pattern

This post is a full-time permanent role, but we welcome applications from staff with different working patterns. Proposed working patterns will be assessed against the business requirements for this post.

Our standard hours are 35 hours per week and we offer a range of flexible working options depending on the needs of the role, including Flexi-leave. Scottish Government staff in hybrid-compatible roles should aim to work in-person 40% of the time, either in an office or other agreed work location. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for, please contact us.

Pay Supplement

The post attracts a procurement pay supplement, currently £4250 subject to minimum eligibility criteria which includes a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a procurement or commercial role, 1 year at this level and a commitment to Continuous Professional Development (CPD). Pay supplements are discretionary payments designed to address recruitment and retention issues caused by market pressures and are subject to regular review and affordability

Qualifications

This is a specialist role which requires evidence of a commitment towards continuous professional development, including external, advanced level professional accreditation of MCIPS/FCIPS, WCC Expert Certification or relevant equivalent*; a pass at the UK Government Commercial Organisation assessment centre at an appropriate level; or a commitment to attaining such an accreditation once in post.

* ‘Equivalent’ may include accreditation from another relevant professional body or a relevant academic qualification at degree or post graduate level. Significant evidenced experience operating and delivering at an advanced level may be considered as equivalent when accompanied by a commitment to attaining an accreditation once in post.

Proof of qualifications will be checked at the assessment stage.

How to Apply

Please submit an Expression of Interest (maximum 750 words) outlining your suitability for the role, relevant skills and experience. You should make particular reference to, and structure your supporting statement around, the Success Profile noted in the job advert.

Vacancies close at 23:59pm on the date displayed in the table, unless otherwise stated on the job advert.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used to support your application, but all statements and examples provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, and presented as your own) applications will be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.

Please see our candidate guidance for more information on acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in recruitment.

If invited for further assessment, this will consist of an informal discussion.

Discussions are to be confirmed

For any questions relating to your expression of interest please contactlaura.robertson@gov.scot

Recruitment Principles

As a government organisation, we adhere to the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principlesand we investigate any complaints received in relation to recruitment cases.

About us

The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. We have responsibility for a wide range of key policy areas including: education, health, the economy, justice, housing and transport. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles.

Our staff are part of the UK Civil Service observing the Civil Service Codeand working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland.

We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer

As part of the UK Civil Service, we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules

Security checks

Successful candidates must complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), before they can be appointed. BPSS is comprised of four main pre-employment checks – Identity, Right to work, Employment History and a Criminal Record check (unspent convictions).

You can find out more about BPSS on the UK Government website, or read about the different levels of security checks in our Candidate Guide

Equality statement

We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation.

Find out more about our commitment to diversity and how we offer and support recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them.

Further information

Find out more about our organisation, what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website

Read our Candidate Guidefor further information on our recruitment and application processes.