AMS PSR

On behalf of Defra, we are currently creating a pipeline for an upcoming opportuity for a Lead Buyer Pensions (Inside IR35) for a 18 month hybrid contract based in Bristol.

In the Defra group, we deal with a vast range of issues that profoundly impact on people’s lives. We are responsible for England’s environment, our countryside and rural economy, the food and farming sectors and have lead responsibility for protection from a wide range of natural threats and hazards. We have developed a set of three strategic objectives covering our policy outcomes and corporate objectives. These objectives help us to deliver our ambitious vision to build our green and healthy future and provide a framework for all the important work we carry out.

Our objectives are:

• To pass on to the next generation a natural environment protected and enhanced for the future. 
• To lead the world in food, farming, and fisheries with a sustainable model of food production. 
• To be an outstanding organisation focused on making a difference, with world class delivery capability.

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs www.gov.uk. 

25 Year Environment Plan - GOV.UK www.gov.uk.

As a Lead Buyer Pensions, your main responsibilities will be:

• Lead the Pension Administration Provider procurement from strategy through to award.
• Drive commercial delivery across the wider EAPF procurement pipeline.
• Develop procurement strategies, sourcing plans and evaluation approaches.
• Assess supplier solutions against quality, resilience, member experience and value.
• Provide clear commercial recommendations and maintain robust governance.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, advisers and suppliers.
• Identify, manage and mitigate procurement and supplier risks.
• Ensure compliance with public sector procurement regulations and controls.
• Support successful contract mobilisation and transition into contract management.

Essential:

• Proven end-to-end procurement experience across complex public sector procurements.
• Strong stakeholder management, partnering with Commercial teams and EAPF stakeholders.
• Highly organised, with a structured and compliant approach to procurement delivery.
• MCIPS Level 4 or equivalent experience

Desirable:

• Experience within pensions or other regulated environments highly desirable.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Defra guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant 

Defra guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".