Description £46,142 - £51,356 per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Preston Are you ready to help shape the future of digital delivery in Lancashire? This exciting opportunity sits within Digital Services in our newly formed Digital Commissioning Service, a key driver of our Digital Strategy 2025–2029. Built around user needs, collaboration, and data-led decision-making, the service enables smarter procurement, stronger supplier relationships, and a more resilient digital infrastructure. As Vendor Management Officer, you will be responsible for overseeing the performance of our digital suppliers—ensuring contracts deliver value for money and that vendors meet Lancashire County Council’s high standards for service, security, and innovation. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across Digital Services, Procurement, and other Services to ensure our vendor relationships are robust, compliant, and aligned with our future ambitions. Key Responsibilities; Manage supplier relationships and support contract negotiations. Monitor vendor performance, ensuring compliance with contractual and cybersecurity standards. Conduct vendor evaluations and risk assessments. Maintain accurate records and ensure documentation is up to date. Support vendor onboarding and integration with council service standards. Collaborate with procurement, finance, and operations to align vendor activity with council objectives. What We’re Looking For; Relevant degree or equivalent experience in digital services, vendor management, or a related field. Experience in vendor management, contract negotiation, and digital procurement. Familiarity with licensing, asset management, and cybersecurity compliance. Understanding of vendor risk and performance monitoring. Ability to manage documentation and maintain accurate records. Knowledge of public sector procurement and digital service standards. This is a unique chance to be part of a forward-thinking team that’s shaping the future of Digital Vendor Management at Lancashire County Council. If you’re ready to make a difference and grow your career in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you. Closing Date: 31/01/2026 Why join us? By joining Lancashire County Council, you can shape the career path that is right for you, with opportunities to gain personal and professional qualifications, coaching, and mentoring. Lancashire County Council truly is the place where you can have the career you've always wanted. In return for your passion and expertise, we offer a generous benefits package, which includes: A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions. A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave, which increases with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays, 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays, and have the option to buy additional leave each year. Our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup, allowing you to access discounts with a range of UK retailers, saving on everything from weekly food shops to white goods and cars. Access to fantastic development and career opportunities. Please ensure you upload a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the criteria for the role. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Job Description & Person Specification