At a Glance
- Tasks: Support effective procurement and deliver positive outcomes for local communities.
- Company: Leicestershire County Council, committed to accessible and inclusive services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with a focus on continuous improvement and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in public health while developing your commercial skills.
- Qualifications: Degree or relevant experience in procurement, strong analytical and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 35451 - 47829 £ per year.
Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, LE3 8RA
Salary: £35,451 - £47,829 per annum (pro rata for part time) (pay award pending)
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 04/09/2026
Interview Date(s): w/c 21st September 2026
About the Role
The Commercial Officer plays a key role in supporting the delivery of effective procurement across a broad range of services. Working closely with Commercial Specialists, Commissioners and Contract Managers, the postholder helps ensure a robust commercial approach is applied so that risks are managed appropriately, value for money is achieved, and positive outcomes are delivered for local people. The postholder works with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, providing analysis, advice and practical support to help services meet their business needs in a compliant and commercially effective way. This is an important developmental role for someone with strong analytical, organisational and communication skills who is able to manage competing priorities, build effective working relationships and contribute to continuous improvement across the commissioning and procurement function. The category for this role is Public Health.
About You
To apply for this post, you must have:
- A degree, MCIPS or other relevant commercial/procurement qualification, or equivalent relevant experience, together with evidence of continuing professional development.
- Experience of commissioning support, sourcing and/or contract management within a large and complex organisation.
- A proven ability to build effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and work successfully in a customer-focused environment.
- Experience of managing multiple workstreams or smaller projects simultaneously, delivering to deadlines and supporting change effectively.
- Sound knowledge of procurement legislation, policy drivers and risk management, including the Provider Selection Regime.
- Strong analytical, communication and report-writing skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and present it clearly and succinctly.
- Well-developed commercial and interpersonal skills, including influencing, negotiation, value for money, and the ability to build credibility with colleagues, partners and suppliers.
In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
Interested in Flexible Working? We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact: Louis Blake - Commercial Specialist Email: louis.blake@leics.gov.uk
By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.
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