Job description
The Force's recently established Procurement Team has an exciting vacancy in a key role in the service. The position would be well suited to a motivated and capable professional looking to take the next step in their career.
The Commercial Lead takes the procurement lead on a range of diverse strategic projects, offering both variety and challenge. The role will primarily focus on tendering a wide range of contracts, some of which will be complex in nature, with a need to draw upon experience and apply commercial acumen.
Having strong working relationships with colleagues and agreeing mutually acceptable procurement and contracting solutions will be pivotal success factors. The service is to be seen as an enabler in meeting the Force's needs.
We are looking for someone who is capable of working autonomously, as well as part of a team. The role requires you to take a meticulous approach to the authoring of procurement documentation, whilst giving due consideration to the Public Contract Regulations and the recently introduced Procurement Act 2023.
Experience in successfully undertaking strategic Information Technology procurements would be desirable.
The role is available on a full-time basis of 37 hours a week. However, for the right candidate, we could also offer part-time hours of a minimum 30 hours a week, if preferred.
We are looking for someone who possesses a relevant procurement qualification, such as MCIPS, recent experience of working under the constraints of public procurement law and line management responsibilities will be an advantage. However, a development opportunity (initially on a grade M2 from £48,894 per annum) would be considered if you are nearly qualified in procurement law/tendering and or require some further development in these specific areas.
If you want to make a real difference to the community and share our passion for commercial excellence and are willing to be challenged and stretched, then this role could be for you
When applying, please complete the information on the next few screens referring to the person specification and job description to indicate your suitability for the role. You can also attach a supporting statement of no more than 2000 words and your CV. Please ensure any documents you attach during your application do not have your name or any identifiable personal details (including any images) included within the text or the document name, so that your application can remain anonymous.
For current Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner staff applicants, please note that Nottinghamshire Police would be a new employer. However, an agreement has been made whereby all tenure and length of service will be honoured.
Vetting Level – Management– you must have resided in the UK for at least the last 5 years
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Candidates currently at risk will be required to complete and attach the at-risk pro-forma document.
All applicants will be subject to the Nottinghamshire Police Vetting Policy.
Nottinghamshire Police is committed to the principles of Equality, Fairness and Diversity, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community in our efforts to recruit a diverse and flexible workforce that reflects the people we serve.
Job details
Job reference
REQ001244
Date posted
09/09/2025
Application closing date
23/09/2025
Location
Joint Headquarters/Arnold
Salary
£48,894 to £62,253 per annum (pro-rata if part time)
Package
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time
Job category/type
Finance/Payroll