About The Service Ardal is a new procurement collaboration across the four local authorities serving the people and communities of Cardiff, Monmouthshire, Torfaen and the Vale of Glamorgan. Annual spend on goods, services and works across the four authorities is over £1 billion per annum. About the job We have an exciting opportunity to join our award-winning Strategy & Development Team hosted by Cardiff Council. The Senior Strategy Officer (Carbon) main focus will be developing, maintaining and managing the delivery of well-being policy (circular procurement, carbon reduction, fair work, and foundational economy procurement), including where appropriate methodology, documentation, guidance and training for Ardal Councils. The post holder will be required to support Senior Managers across Ardal Councils and our operational Category Management Teams to maximise the delivery of circular procurement and carbon reduction through Ardal’s procurement activity. We are looking to appoint a self-motivated individual who ideally will have procurement experience gained primarily from the public sector, although this is not essential. The Post Holder will be given the necessary management, training and team support, flexible working, peer review and skill sharing to enable them to successfully undertake their role and develop professionally. What We Are Looking For From You The Post Holder will require excellent communication skills and be able to demonstrate they can meet the requirements and experience detailed in the Person Specification. The main responsibilities and requirements of the role include: Developing, implementing and managing the delivery of procurement well-being policy (circular procurement and carbon reduction, fair work, and foundational economy procurement), including where appropriate methodology, documentation, guidance and training for Ardal Councils. Supporting Category Teams and Services to incorporate procurement well-being policy requirements into tender process, support tender evaluation and monitor delivery and impact. Developing and delivering procurement well-being policy education and training to Council staff, suppliers and contractors and other stakeholders. Overseeing and co-ordinating the delivery of circular procurement and carbon reduction initiatives by working with contract managers, suppliers and contractors, category teams and various Council teams who can benefit and support delivery of carbon reduction programmes. Working with the Senior Data Analyst to enable reporting on the delivery of circular procurement and carbon reduction commitments including publication of case studies. Undertaking research on a range of procurement related matters in order to support the development of procurement well-being policies and procedures. Leading the development of online education, guidance and training resources, and communications for all aspects of the procurement cycle and policy implementation. Working for the Ardal Team will act as a catalyst for continual professional development for the right individual. As we look to procure goods, services and works in a way that meets our strategic priorities as set out in our Socially Responsible Procurement Strategy. This includes addressing the climate emergency, delivering community benefits/social value, supporting the local Foundational Economy and promoting fair work against a background of budgetary pressures. Additional information A hybrid working environment with an ability and freedom to work on an agile basis both in the office at County Hall in Cardiff Bay and at home. As the largest employer in Wales, Cardiff Council offers a generous and progressive package of benefits. This vacancy is suitable for post share. We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications. Due to the current interim working arrangements, we are unable to provide recruitment packs or accept application forms via the post. We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own. Interviews for this role will be held in person at County Hall in January. Interviews can be held virtually in exceptional circumstances.