At Wakefield Council, we’re doing things differently. Our Commercial Team plays a vital role in delivering the Council’s ambitions – making a real difference to our communities.
As we grow our commercial expertise, we’re looking for an individual to deliver intelligent, multi-source commercial insight, drawing from supplier data, financial data, the contract register, and spend data (and other sources as necessary) to support strategic decision-making across the organisation.
Whether you’re starting your career or looking to take the next step, we offer an opportunity, tailored to both organisational needs and your personal development goals.
What You’ll Do
1. Interpret and analyse a wide range of data
2. Ensure accurate and transparent reporting of Council spend and contract data
3. Leverage market intelligence and external data sources to benchmark, identify emerging trends, and inform the Commercial Team
4. Administer and maintain commercial data sources and systems to ensure data quality, integrity
What We’re Looking For
• Thorough knowledge of analysis tools and the ability to interpret data into meaningful management intelligence.
• Expert knowledge in the use of MS Excel and Access, PowerPoint BI and Visio.
• Excellent professional written and oral communication skills
Please note that this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received.
Why Wakefield Council
5. We offer a flexible full-time working pattern of 37 hours per week
6. Support and access to high-quality training programmes to progress your career to the next level.
7. We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise that resilient teams need good work life balance as well as supportive leadership.
8. Access to Wellbeing Coaching if required, Support for Carers, a Sense of Belonging.
9. Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
10. Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
11. Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.