Support Officer

Procurement Support Officer – Southampton City Council

Salary: £33,119 – £37,562 per annum

Location: Civic Centre, Southampton, SO14 7LY

Employer: Southampton City Council

Department: Contracting & Procurement

Contract: Fixed-term contract ending 18 October 2027

Working Pattern: Full-time, 37 hours per week

Job Reference: 17250

Closing Date: 12 November 2026

Visa Sponsorship: Not stated in the job advert. Applicants requiring sponsorship should confirm eligibility directly with the recruitment team.

About Southampton City Council

Southampton City Council is seeking a knowledgeable and organised Procurement Support Officer to join its Contracting and Procurement service within the Enabling Services Directorate.

The council is committed to improving procurement and contract management through collaboration, professional expertise and effective working relationships. The successful candidate will help ensure that procurement activities deliver value for money while complying with public sector procurement rules and regulations.

About the Role

As a Procurement Support Officer, you will provide administrative and operational support to the Procurement Team, helping deliver an effective procurement service across the council.

Your responsibilities will include supporting procurement and quotation exercises, ensuring compliance with relevant procurement regulations, maintaining accurate records and helping manage the council’s eProcurement system.

You will also contribute to the effective management of procurement activities and support the team in achieving value for money from contracts and external supplier expenditure.

Requirements and Experience

The successful candidate should have:

• An understanding of public sector procurement regulations.
• Experience of conducting procurement or quotation exercises.
• A good understanding of procurement compliance and record keeping.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build and maintain professional working relationships.
• A practical, solution-focused approach to work.
• The ability to work collaboratively and support effective service delivery.

Applicants should review the official job description and person specification for the full requirements.

Employee Benefits

Southampton City Council offers a range of employee benefits, including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme with a 15.2% employer contribution.
• Generous annual leave of 25–34 days, depending on role and length of service.
• Flexible working options, depending on the role.
• Family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave.
• Training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring.
• Employee Assistance Programme and wider health and wellbeing support.
• Retail discounts and savings through the council’s benefits platform.
• Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres.
• Cycle-to-work scheme, low-emission car scheme and season ticket loans.
• Death-in-service benefit of three times annual salary.
• Two paid volunteering days each year.

Important Information for Internal Applicants

Employees applying for this opportunity on a secondment basis must obtain approval from their current manager before submitting an application. If successful, the council will contact the manager to confirm the secondment arrangements.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should read the official job description and person specification before applying.

Submit your application through the Southampton City Council recruitment portal before 12 November 2026.

Contact Information

For informal discussions about the role, contact:

Jason Barrett
Senior Procurement Business Partner
Telephone: 02380 832688

Recruitment Team:
Email: recruitment@southampton.gov.uk
Telephone: 023 8083 4033

Employee Benefits:
https://www.southampton.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-for-us/employee-benefits/