Commercial Officer

Job Introduction

About the role

The role will be instrumental in analysing how services are performing. The post holder will be responsible for critically analysing a diverse and complex range of data to ensure that it is accurate and fit for purpose. To promote understanding within the Council and with external partners of the benefits and results of the Team's activities.

About the team

The aim of the Lincolnshire Community Equipment Service is to deliver an efficient, integrated community equipment service which seeks to contribute to the prevention of admission, facilitate early discharge from hospital and enhance the ability of adults and children to maintain as independent a lifestyle as possible both at home and in school.

About you

To be successful in this role candidates will ideally have the following skills/experience;

• Experience of working in Local Government/ NHS or community equipment;

• Ability to independently analyse and verify the accuracy of data Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong database management skills (e.g. Microsoft Access) with the technical ability to build advanced formulae develop and maintain macros and queries;

• Ability to rapidly assimilate complex information and identify business opportunities for process improvement;

• Ability to write clear and unambiguous reports and develop and document business processes; and

• Understanding of Contract Management and/or Procurement practices.

We are offering a competitive salary of £29,093 - £32,586 along with a pension, a comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes, cycle to work, civil service sports council membership and many areas for professional support and development.

If this sounds like the role for you, then please read through the full Job Description, to help you do the best application possible, before clicking apply! Please ensure that your personal statement clearly details why you applied and how you meet the essential criteria for the position.

If you would like to know more about Lincolnshire County Council and our current vacancies then click the following link:www.lincolnshire.gov.uk .

If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact Piers Goree at piers.goree@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

Applications Close on Friday 13th June 2025 

Interviews are anticipated to take place on  Monday 30th June 2025 via MS teams.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check. All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. 

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary.  Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty 

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.