Procurement and Contracts Officer in Grimsby

Do you want to help deliver value for money across LHP? Do you have experience working in a procurement role? We’re looking for a Procurement and Contracts Officer who can turn smart spending into real community impact. Your work will ensure we achieve value for money, enabling us to invest more in the services and homes our customers rely on.

You’ll work closely with colleagues across the business to lead procurement activities and secure the goods and services we need efficiently and effectively. By managing contracts and service agreements throughout their lifecycle and advising on the best procurement approaches, you’ll help service managers achieve successful outcomes while ensuring value for money and compliance with procurement requirements.

Why this role matters:

At Lincolnshire Housing Partnership (LHP), we believe everyone deserves a safe, secure, and supportive place to call home. One of our core objectives is to provide safe and well-maintained homes to people in Lincolnshire. This isn’t just about contracts and procurement. It’s about ensuring our resources go further, enabling us to invest in services that support customers, strengthen communities, and create lasting social value. We’re more than a housing provider — we’re a purpose-driven team that cares deeply about our customers, our communities, and each other.

Alongside a salary of £38,390 you’ll enjoy a fantastic range of benefits:

• An employee wellbeing package worth up to £1,200 per year (Westfield Health)
• Enhanced family leave and maternity policies.
• A brilliant salary sacrifices pension scheme — with up to 12% employer contribution.
• 32 days’ holiday (including bank holidays), increasing annually for your first five years.
• Opportunities to earn extra leave for full attendance, plus buy/sell options.
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders across the business.

You’ll also join a positive team culture where your development is a priority and your ideas are valued.

Where I’d work:

You’ll have the autonomy to manage your own diary and the flexibility to work from locations that best support the delivery of the projects you are working on. This could be at our main offices in Grimsby or Boston, our various community hubs, at home, local coffee shops, or wherever works best for you. You will be expected to attend team and contractor meetings in person, typically around once per month.

What I’d need:

The most important thing we look for is your attitude and values. We want someone who:

• Builds trust through openness and accountability
• Treats every customer with dignity and respect
• Works collaboratively with colleagues and partners
• Shows genuine empathy and understands different perspectives

It would be great if you also bring:

• Delivering successful procurement and contract management outcomes in a complex, customer-focused environment.
• Building trusted relationships and influencing stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
• Providing practical, customer-friendly procurement advice and support.
• Applying procurement legislation, policy and best practice with confidence.
• Driving value for money and continuous improvement.
• Managing multiple priorities with excellent attention to detail.
• Taking a proactive, solutions-focused approach to challenges.
• Using Microsoft Office and business systems confidently and effectively.
• Achieved (or working towards) level 4 or above of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) qualification and gained the relevant procurement experience.
• Experience working within the social housing sector.
• A track record in delivering Social Value.

What does a typical week look like?

As a Procurement and Contracts Officer, your week will be varied, people-focused, and full of opportunities to make a real difference. At the heart of this role is supporting colleagues to maximise value for money and spend wisely. A typical week could involve:

• Helping colleagues make informed procurement decisions that deliver value for money.
• Running and supporting tender exercises from planning through to contract award.
• Working with suppliers and contract managers to improve performance and deliver social value.
• Analysing spend and contract data to identify savings and efficiencies.
• Managing the procurement pipeline and ensuring projects stay on track.
• Finding innovative ways to improve services, maximise resources and benefit our communities.

Please view the full job description for a full list of responsibilities.

Finally, some key information: At Lincolnshire Housing Partnership, we’re committed to maintaining a fair, transparent, and accessible recruitment process. Upon request, reasonable adjustments will be made for all candidates. Please be aware that we may close the vacancy early if we receive a large number of applications or if there are changes in business priorities. To be eligible for employment with us, you must reside in the UK for the entire duration of your employment. You will be required to provide evidence of your Right to Work during the recruitment process. All offers of employment are subject to a DBS Check and satisfactory references.