The Royal Parks

The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James's Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park. We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with tens of millions of visits every year. We are now looking for a Procurement Officer to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 36 hours per week. The Benefits Salary of £38,000-£42,000 per annum, depending on experience 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years' service Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution) Hybrid/agile working options Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders Learning and development opportunities Cycle to work scheme Offices in a beautiful location The Role You will discover a rewarding role set in the green oases of London where you can make a real difference to how we buy services, goods and works that enhance our visitor's positive experience and align with our future charity objects. At TRP for every procurement activity we undertake and end contracts that we award, we aim to: Protect, conserve, maintain the Royal Parks, to a high standard consistent with their historic, horticultural, environmental, and architectural importance Promote the use and enjoyment of the Royal Parks for public recreation, health and well-being through sporting and cultural activities and events Maintain and develop the biodiversity of the Royal Parks, protecting their wildlife and natural environment, promoting sustainability in the management and use of TRP Support education by promoting public understanding of the history, cultural heritage and natural environment of TRP Promote national heritage, hosting and facilitating ceremonies of state or of national importance within and in the vicinity of the Royal Parks As the Procurement Officer role, you will be instrumental in enhancing the central procurement function. As part of our Corporate Strategy, we want to secure our financial future and diversify into new areas and so we need someone who can break the mould and make a difference to our services. We have a busy pipeline over the next 12 - 18 months, which the Procurement Officer will play a vital part in delivering. In this role you will: Be responsible for developing and implementing end-to-end procurement strategies Be responsible for undertaking procurement activity leading one-off projects, recurring or one-off procurements and supporting the wider procurement team by responding to correspondence and enquires from internal and external stakeholders Identify opportunities to optimise procurement processes to drive efficiency Manage stakeholder and supplier relationships to ensure effective performance and risk mitigation Proactively stay up to date with market trends, best practices and new legislation to ensure robust, fit for purpose, compliant procurement processes Undertake benchmarking and expenditure analysis to help inform decision makers of procurement strategies and recommended routes to market Vary/Extend/Modify contracts and manage supplier relationships to secure favourable terms and conditions Ensure the Contracts Register is maintained with accurate data to aid with timely pipeline planning Assist with KPI drafting and electronic systems used to monitor and assess supplier performance to ensure adherence to contractual obligations and service level agreements Present advice and recommendations in a variety of formats to stakeholders at forums and meetings Ensure procurement processes at TRP are undertaken in accordance with sustainability and social value strategies This is an exciting new opportunity with a chance to make a difference to TRP as there will be a chance to get involved with varied work, collaborate with different teams and ensure compliance across TRP. About you To be considered for the role as a Procurement Officer, you will need: Experience in a public sector procurement setting Attainment of, or working towards, a CIPS qualification Attainment of, or working towards, the TPP Certification Module for the Procurement Act of 2023 Experience of pre and post procurement management life cycles Experience of benchmarking and procurement related data analysis Experience in using e-tendering systems and UK Procurement notice portals Ability to develop and implement procurement and contract management strategies Strong communication and interpersonal skills Working knowledge of contracts, finalising contracts, and applying UK Public Procurement legislation Strong prioritisation and organisational skills Experience with supply chain risk mapping We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed so if you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch. The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Please visit our website to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Procurement Officer, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.

The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James's Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park. We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with tens of millions of visits every year. We are now looking for a Building Surveyor (Boundary Walls) to join us on a full-time, two-year fixed term contract, working 36 hours per week. The Benefits Salary of £46,000 - £52,000 per annum, depending on experience 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution) Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders Learning and development opportunities Cycle to work scheme Offices in a beautiful location The Role A rare opportunity to work for TRP and take ownership of approximately 17.5km of historic boundary walls across some of London's most iconic parks, helping to protect and conserve these significant heritage assets within a unique and varied estate. As Boundary Wall Surveyor, you will lead the inspection, prioritisation and repair of listed and non-listed brick boundary walls across Richmond Park, Bushy Park, Greenwich Park, Brompton Cemetery and Primrose Hill. Working with a high degree of autonomy, you will see projects through from initial survey and defect diagnosis to repair scope, delivery and completion. This client side role offers the chance to shape a risk based inspection programme, manage repair works ranging from smaller remedial schemes to projects of up to approximately £150,000, and work closely with specialist heritage contractors, Conservation Architects and internal and external stakeholders to deliver practical, proportionate and well considered repair solutions. This role would suit an experienced, practical surveyor who enjoys working outdoors, is confident working independently and has a strong interest in traditional buildings, heritage brickwork and conservation repair. We are looking for someone with sound practical building surveying experience, particularly in brickwork, defect diagnosis and condition reporting, who can make clear repair recommendations, prepare practical scopes oversee conservation led works on site. Formal qualifications or chartership are not essential. The right candidate will bring strong practical knowledge, relevant experience, sound judgement and the confidence to manage our boundary wall assets independently. This role may particularly appeal to someone looking for a more purposeful position within a charity, where their skills can directly contribute to the care, protection and long-term stewardship of a historic public estate. About You To be considered as a Building Surveyor, you will need: Experience with planning, listed building practice, and heritage conservation Proven contractor and stakeholder management skills Excellent report writing and communication abilities Other organisations may call this role Chartered Building Surveyor, Chartered Surveyor, Commercial Surveyor, Residential Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor, Building Control Surveyor, or Planning and Development Surveyor. We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed so if you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch. The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Please visit our website to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

Acting as a first point of contact, you'll engage with customers across our facilities, responding to enquiries, encouraging repeat bookings, and escalating complaints when needed, while consistently delivering a high standard of customer service. The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monume click apply for full job details

Acting as a first point of contact, you'll engage with customers across our facilities, responding to enquiries, encouraging repeat bookings, and escalating complaints when needed, while consistently delivering a high standard of customer service. The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monume click apply for full job details

With a primary focus on St James's Park, you will play a critical role in coordinating ceremonial activity while also contributing to a wider programme of major public events. These include: Trooping of the Colour Remembrance Sunday State Occasions The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017 click apply for full job details