Do you want to join the IT & Digital team and play a key role in ensuring our organisation has the technology and equipment it needs to deliver vital services across East Sussex?
If you do, then you might be really well-suited to Purchasing and Assets Officer role.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys organisation, problem-solving and working with technology. You'll manage IT purchasing requests, support asset management, work with suppliers to secure best value, and help ensure equipment is effectively deployed across the council.
If you're customer-focused, have strong administrative skills, an interest in technology, and enjoy working in a busy, supportive team, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and make a real difference behind the scenes of local public services.
We are looking for candidates who:
- Understand technology
- Are able to communicate effectively with a range of people
- Have good numerical and analytical skills
- Can plan and organise a varied workload.
Please download the job description and person specification for more information.
To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.
For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI .
Interviews will take place in person at County Hall, Lewes, during the week commencing 9 November. If you are unavailable on these dates let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.
Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.
You'll be at the centre of the Council's IT operation, directly influencing how technology is purchased, managed and deployed to support vital public services across East Sussex.
We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community.
If you have any questions about the building accessibility for the building this role is based in, please contact the hiring manager.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in apprenticeship training.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Keith Renshaw, Traded Services, Commercial and Partnerships Manager, ***email_hidden*** to request a MS teams call or phone call.
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