Information Centre Specialist-Procurement

Information Centre Specialist
Salary: National ranging from £51,200 to £60,000 and London from £56,400 to £65,000
Location: London,Leeds, Edinburgh

Are you interested in understanding how data and information is managed at the FCA?

About the FCA
The FCA regulates the conduct of nearly 45,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. We do this to make sure markets work well for individuals, businesses and the economy as a whole

The team/department
The Data Strategy and Services department, within the Intelligence & Digital Division, drives the FCA's Data Strategy by enhancing the value of data through data management, governance and analysis activities and providing central co-ordination of all data-related activities. As part of the Data, Technology & Innovation Division, we are leading the FCA in harnessing the power of data and advanced analytics to transform financial regulation.

What you will be doing (the role)
* Contract management of key commercial data services and sources
* Engaging effectively with external stakeholders and product vendors, using negotiation and communication skills to drive best value for money and meet business requirements
* Working with Procurement Department on all high-value renewals and acquisitions for data and information sources and where required, running tender exercises
* Promoting and publicising Information Centre, Data Acquisition and Data services, specifically focussing on data and information sources
* Supporting and delivering projects and initiatives to improve usability, functionality or efficiency of data sources and services provided
* Dealing with queries and undertaking proactive research to understand new sources of data that may be of use to the organisation

The skills and experience you will have
Minimum
We are a signatory to the Government's Disability Confident scheme. This means that we will offer an interview to disabled candidates entering under the scheme, who best meet the minimum criteria for a role.
* Experience of working with procurement specialists and other procurement exercises from requirements gathering through to implementation
* Evidence of contract management experience
* Experience of stakeholder management

Essential
* Ability to present advice and recommendations in a clear and succinct manner that are tailored for the relevant audience, ensuring that communications are fit for purpose
* Excellent oral and written communication skills, particularly in conducting presentations and concise report writing
* The ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders (including relationship management), both internal and external to the FCA
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate to staff at all levels both within and outside the FCA
* Experience of data and information management and dissemination for internal stakeholders
* Ability to balance, prioritise and manage competing demands; a "can-do" attitude and the ability to work under pressure and meet challenging deadlines
* Experience of working within data and information provision (to include libraries, information centres or research services) and public sector procurement and an interest in financial services regulation would be desirable

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We are committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require accommodations because of disability or health condition, please email. This position is being sourced through our Outsourcing service line.