Job Introduction
Senior Commercial and Procurement Officer – Grade 10 (£42,839 - £47,181)
Hybrid working - majority home-based, nominal base Lincoln
12-month fixed-term (maternity cover)
Closing date: Midnight Wednesday September 3rd 2025
Interviews: Friday September 19th 2025
About the Opportunity
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity in a commercial role? If you have good knowledge and experience of procurement, strong communication skills, excellent stakeholder relationship management skills and can work with people at all levels, this fixed-term role for a Senior Commercial and Procurement Officer could be for you!
About the Service
Commercial Services – Infrastructure is responsible for the procurement and contract management of a variety of contracts across the Council, working predominantly with colleagues across our Place and Resources directorates.
Our Senior Commercial and Procurement Officers have oversight for, and undertake, commercial activity relating to procurements and contracts on behalf of the Council. They also provide commercial advice and support on a range of other commercial projects.
You will report to the Commercial and Procurement Manager for Resources within the Commercial Infrastructure team. The role is for a 12-month fixed term to provide maternity cover. While this can only be offered as a fixed-term contract, your involvement in a variety of strategic projects will provide an excellent platform for you to develop your skills, making you better placed to take advantage of any future opportunities. We welcome applications on a secondment basis as well as full applications.
We offer a friendly and welcoming environment, along with a comprehensive induction programme. We have embraced the Smarter Working Policy and operate a healthy work–life balance with a mixture of home and office-based working. Our nominal work location is the main County Council campus in the heart of Lincoln’s historic city centre, but the majority of working is likely to be home-based.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
Experience in a commercial role with involvement in achieving commercial deals, mitigating risks, and driving efficiencies.
Experience of public procurement, including the relevant law, regulations, and commercial negotiation.
Experience leading, providing support and advice, and managing effective relationships across a wide portfolio of projects.
The ability to manage demanding and competing priorities and work to tight deadlines.
The capability to work both autonomously and as part of a team, with the ability to stay calm under pressure.
Excellent analytical skills, tenacity, and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the Council and externally.
Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity to be a prominent figure in a high-profile service that makes a real difference to the residents of Lincolnshire. In return, we offer:
A contributory pension.
Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle-to-work.
Employee discounts and benefits scheme.
Flexible working policies.
Career progression opportunities.
A generous leave entitlement.
Full details can be found here: Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council.
Next Steps
If this role appeals to you, please read through the attached Job Description before applying to ensure you meet the required criteria. Use your supporting statement to explain why you have applied and how you meet the requirements.
If you would like to know more, please email dan.charlesworth@lincolnshire.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion.
Closing date: Midnight Wednesday September 3rd 2025
Interviews: Friday September 19th 2025
Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements of RQF Level 6.
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.
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