Job Title: Commercial and Procurement Lead – Police Staff Location: Arnold, Nottingham, UK Salary: £48,894 – £62,253 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience) Contract Type: Full-time (part-time options considered, minimum 30 hours/week) Sector: Commercial / Procurement / Public Sector Overview Our client, a public law enforcement body, is seeking a Commercial and Procurement Lead to join its newly established Procurement Team. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to lead on a variety of complex strategic procurement projects, contributing to the delivery of essential policing services while ensuring commercial effectiveness and compliance. Key Responsibilities Lead procurement activities for a wide range of contracts, ensuring compliance with Public Contract Regulations and the Procurement Act 2023. Develop and manage complex tendering exercises with a focus on value for money and operational effectiveness. Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders to co-develop commercially viable procurement and contracting solutions. Provide guidance on procurement documentation and ensure meticulous attention to detail in authoring and reviewing submissions. Act as a strategic advisor within the team, contributing to service delivery improvements and procurement best practice. Candidate Profile Holds a recognised procurement qualification (e.g., MCIPS) or working towards qualification (development route available at entry grade M2). Demonstrated understanding of public procurement law and relevant regulatory frameworks. Experience managing complex procurement projects, ideally within IT or public sector environments. Strong communication and negotiation skills with a collaborative approach to problem-solving. Line management experience or potential to supervise others would be advantageous. Additional Information Full-time role (37 hours/week), with flexibility for part-time hours (minimum 30 hours/week) for suitable candidates. Applicants must have lived in the UK for at least the last five years to meet vetting requirements (Management level). Anonymised applications are required; personal identifiers must be removed from all uploaded documents. Applications are welcome from across the community, with a strong commitment to equality, fairness, and workforce diversity.