Procurement and Renewals Officer Part time (17.5 hrs/wk), fixed term for up to 12 months Based Horizons (Reading, Berkshire) with up to two days per week working from home Salary up to £17,000 pa (£34,000 FTE pa) plus benefits A brilliant opportunity has arisen for someone to join our Technology team at an exciting time of growth for the University. This is a brand-new role, and you will need to take a hands-on approach to procurement and renewal activities which support our digital strategy. You will play a vital role in ensuring the successful delivery of technology services, supporting procurement activity against approved budgets, and working collaboratively with teams across the University. Your accountabilities and responsibilities include: Support budget management by monitoring expenditure, assisting with forecasting, and ensuring procurement activity aligns with approved budgets Support procurement of technology goods and services, including software, hardware, and third-party services Work collaboratively with the Finance team to ensure compliance with the procurement policy and financial controls Our main requirements: Training or certification related to: Public sector or regulated procurement, Governance, assurance, or compliance, or equivalent demonstrable experience Experience supporting annual budgeting and in-year reforecasting Understanding of technology procurement, including software licensing At University of the Built Environment we expect ..... full job details .....