Procurement Insight and Reporting Adviser

Post: Procurement Insight and Reporting Adviser
Salary: £45,485 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £45,485 – £54,332 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Monday 07 July 2025

London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London’s Fire and Rescue Service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city.

We employ over 5,500 people, across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer your 999 calls) and our non-operational team (our teams who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, including HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, Communications etc.).

At LFB, we protect one of the world’s most dynamic cities. And to do that well, we need insight, performance, and analysis that is just as agile and bold as the communities we serve.

We’re now recruiting a Procurement Insight and Reporting Adviser, a key role in our Procurement Operations and Enablement team, responsible for transforming data into actionable insight, helping us drive better procurement decisions across the board.

This isn’t just a data role. This is a storytelling role. A strategic role. A role where your analysis becomes the foundation for smarter sourcing, stronger supplier performance, and value-driven outcomes.

What you’ll do

• Lead the design and delivery of procurement dashboards, balanced scorecards, and performance reports
• Analyse internal procurement activity to track pipeline, resourcing, outcomes, and compliance
• Provide commercial insights to support supplier management, market engagement, and category strategies
• Translate data into compelling reports and visuals that resonate with senior stakeholders
• Support delivery against the new Procurement Act and develop reporting aligned to its requirements
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and enablement in the procurement team

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who is analytically sharp but not stuck in the numbers. Someone who can make data talk. Someone who sees the story in every spreadsheet and knows how to communicate it with clarity and impact.

You’ll be comfortable working with procurement systems, Excel and/or Power BI, and translating complex data into insights that engage and empower. You’ll be passionate about enabling performance and helping others make informed decisions.

And you’ll be values-driven, aligning with our commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion, and the wider public sector values that underpin everything we do.

What you’ll bring

• Experience in procurement reporting, performance insights or management information (MI)
• A good understanding of public sector procurement and the new Procurement Act
• Strong communication skills and the ability to tailor analysis to a range of audiences
• A commitment to LFB’s values and to building an inclusive, supportive environment
• Experience creating dashboards, trackers and reports to drive performance and accountability

Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking team working at the heart of a high-profile public organisation. You’ll help shape how we work, how we learn, and how we deliver value to Londoners. And you’ll be part of a culture that believes in courage, compassion, and continuous improvement.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description, salary range or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:

1.Experience of working within in an enablement, capability, or governance and policy environment.
2. Experience of providing and sense checking MI reports.
3. Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage conflict in a professional manner whilst providing consistent support for the section by encouraging a problem-solving focus.
4.An understanding of best practice procurement, contractual and financial procedures relevant to a large local authority, including the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the forthcoming Procurement Act 2023.

Please note that we will score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend stage 2.

Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.

Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place at LFB Headquarters week commencing 28 July 2025. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Additional Information
We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexi-time Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave)
• Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Flexible working including work from home 60%
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loans
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.