Our people are at the heart of National Museums Liverpool. Colleagues from across the NML team make a difference every day, creating memorable experiences for everyone and challenging expectations. We pride ourselves on being a place for everyone, but we are always aiming higher, aspiring to be representative of the communities we serve. Through our people, we are building a culture which embeds trust, respect and inclusion and an organisation in which people are engaged and empowered to enable National Museums Liverpool to evolve. You could be just the right person to join us.  

 We currently have the post(s) of Procurement Manager available.

 Are you ready to join the largest museums group in the North West as we embark upon an ambitious programme of transformational change towards achieving our Vision 2030?

 If so, come and join our Procurement Team at National Museums Liverpool.  At this exciting time we have many opportunities in procurements, creating positive lasting impact supporting local communities, preserving our heritage and contributing towards cultural and economic growth. As Procurement Manager within our recently established team, you will lead on a wide variety of high-profile procurements, working in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment to procure works, goods and services across a range of project including;

• the redevelopment of our International Museum of Slavery and Canning Graving Docks as part of Liverpool’s Waterfront transformation
• our range of innovative exhibition programmes
• facilitating estates management delivery of our visitor experience focused outcomes

Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you will provide a professional advisory service to ensure the integrity of procurement activities across all categories of third-party expenditure for National Museums Liverpool and its subsidiaries.

You will build positive relationships with colleagues and contribute towards our ‘Value for Money’ and strategic procurement objectives. You will also facilitate the future development of the procurement service, driving commercial best practice to support procurement maturity across the Group.

You will be able to demonstrate practical application of public procurement procedures, tendering and contract management. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for this client-focused team role and being fully MCIPS qualified will be advantageous. IT literacy, effective problem-solving skills and use of initiative are a must, along with excellent organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Interviews to be held: Thursday, 27th January or Thursday, 3rd February 2022

Interviews may be held virtually or in-person, short-listed candidates will be advised nearer the time.

If you think you match the job description and our organisation ethos then click on the link to apply with your CV and supporting statement indicating how you meet the experience outlined in the person specification.