Contracts and engagement support officer

Contracts and Engagement Support Officer

Location Force Headquarters - Ripley

Agile Worker

Business Area Procurement

Department Procurement

Rank N/A

Grade F

Part/Full Time Part Time

30

Additional Working Conditions Flexi-time, Part Time

Type of Contract Permanent

MV

Overview

Delivering value, accountability and excellence in every contract.

Build your career in procurement and contract management while making a difference. Join our Joint (Police and Fire) Procurement and Contract team and help ensure the Fire Authority receives high quality, value for money services that support our emergency response.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your experience through a blend of academic study and hands on experience. You’ll build your knowledge in procurement and contract management and apply it to deliver high‑quality outcomes for Derbyshire Fire & Rescue.

This is a part time opportunity working 30hrs per week.

Responsibilities

• Support contract management activities, monitoring supplier performance and ensuring delivery against agreed terms and service levels
• Hold suppliers to account, helping to maintain strong and effective partnerships
• Assist with early market engagement and stakeholder communication

Qualifications

• Motivated and keen to develop a career in procurement and contracts
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A proactive approach to learning and continuous development

Benefits

At Derbyshire Constabulary, we want to create an environment that puts people first, so you feel supported in everything you do. We have a range of reward and benefits available to all our employees.

For part time hours the salary will be calculated on a pro‑rata basis, this is based on the number of hours for the vacancy.

EEO Statement

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds, so that we can truly reflect the communities that we serve in.