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The Commercial Contract Manager is responsible for managing a portfolio of contracts, throughout their lifecycle. Working with a variety of stakeholders, providers and partners, to drive continuous improvement, whilst building collaborative relationships.Staffordshire County Council spends over £500m pa on purchasing services and supplies. A significant part of that spend is managed within the Commercial Team.This role ensures providers meet their obligations for contract compliance, effective performance, efficiency, service outcomes and value for money. Keeping a focus on performance and quality, you will be responsible for maximising operational and financial performance whilst minimising risk, from contract inception to exit and re-commission. &nbsp;There are two permanent posts available, with flexibility for the right candidate:Post 1 – Full time (37 hours per week)Post 2 – Part time (22.2 hours per week)Main Responsibilities In this role you'll:<ul><li>presently involve the contract management of adult social care and health services for adults.</li><li>manage a portfolio of contracts for their effectiveness, outcomes, service standards and value for money, with effective contractual governance.</li><li>design, develop, manage and monitor performance, outcomes and quality assurance frameworks.</li><li>ensure provider contract compliance, identify and address non-compliance.</li><li>draft, issue and manage contract documentation including variations, notices, finance schedules, specifications and performance standards.</li><li>establish effective working relationships and engagement with stakeholders to assess contracts, services, feedback and customer insight. Investigate complaints, disputes, respond to service failures and implement contingencies.</li><li>analyse, benchmark and report contract monitoring data to shape service improvements, monitor contract budgets and financial arrangements.</li><li>contribute to shaping service design, specifications, tender selection, assessing the impact of commissioning decisions, decommissioning and exit planning.</li></ul>The Ideal Candidate You'll have:<ul><li>a degree (level 6) or equivalent relevant experience</li><li>good knowledge of contract management processes</li><li>demonstrable experience of effective contract management, within a commissioning, contracting or procurement environment, aimed at improving outcomes for people</li><li>experience of managing relationships with external organisations</li><li>excellent literacy and communications skills. &nbsp;Including experience of producing clear, concise, high-quality reports and presenting information to different audiences</li><li>good IT skills and excellent numeracy and statistical skills, to gather and analyse complex data to evaluate options and translate into appropriate actions</li></ul>Interviews will be held on Wednesday 18th February 2026.&nbsp;Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications. For more information about the role please contact: Cate Crawford and Deena Hughes, Commercial Team Leaders, via email: <a href="mailto:cate.crawford@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">cate.crawford@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> and <a href="mailto:deena.hughes@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">deena.hughes@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;

Commercial Contract Manager

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.<h2>About the role</h2>At West Northamptonshire Council, we’re looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to play a pivotal role in the delivery of high quality, value for money services. This is an exciting opportunity to join our forward-thinking central procurement and finance team, where you’ll provide expert advice and deliver end to end procurement services that directly support our ambitious corporate plan and strategic objectives. <h2>Additional information</h2>If you are an experienced procurement manager with extensive public sector procurement knowledge and expertise , strong commercial acumen, and the ability to build and develop relationships with key stakeholders, we want to hear from you. &nbsp;In return,&nbsp;you’ll&nbsp;join a collaborative and supportive environment, where&nbsp;you’ll&nbsp;have the autonomy to shape the way we work, the visibility to influence at the highest levels, and the support to continue developing your career. &nbsp;If this sounds like the right next step for you,&nbsp;we’d&nbsp;be delighted to hear from you. <h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Procurement Manager

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At West Northamptonshire Council, we’re looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to play a pivotal role in the delivery of high quality, value for money services. This is an exciting opportunity to join our forward-thinking central procurement and finance team, where you’ll provide expert advice and deliver end to end procurement services that directly support our ambitious corporate plan and strategic objectives. Our benefits You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.What will you be doing? As a key member of our People and Resources Business Partner Team you will be;&nbsp;<ul><li>A trusted adviser to key service stakeholders, influencing decisions and supporting major programmes across Council services. </li><li>Support the delivery of a complex and varied procurement pipeline, balancing strategic priorities with operational delivery, supporting the Council to deliver its strategic objectives. </li><li>Delivering effective and robust governance , compliance, and risk management incorporating the latest changes in policy and legislation.  </li><li>Drive process development, including opportunities to innovate and add value. </li><li>Champion our business partner model, raising the profile of procurement and ensuring best practice is consistently applied across the organisation.</li></ul>About you If you are an experienced procurement manager with extensive public sector procurement knowledge and expertise , strong commercial acumen, and the ability to build and develop relationships with key stakeholders, we want to hear from you. &nbsp;In return,&nbsp;you’ll&nbsp;join a collaborative and supportive environment, where&nbsp;you’ll&nbsp;have the autonomy to shape the way we work, the visibility to influence at the highest levels, and the support to continue developing your career. &nbsp;If this sounds like the right next step for you,&nbsp;we’d&nbsp;be delighted to hear from you. About us At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW.Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT) are recruiting an experienced Operations Lead (Procurement and Projects)) who will bring further enthusiasm and drive to the leadership of the Trust’s Operations function. We are excited to be advertising this new role to work as an integral part of our Central Team. Building on the introduction of new Trust wide systems and MIS, we see this postholder making a significant contribution to the next stage of the Trust’s development and growth with a focus on Project Management and Procurement. DDAT is a Multi Academy Trust that oversees and supports 33 schools across Derbyshire and Derby City. Established in 2014 by the Diocese of Derby, DDAT is committed to providing high quality education for all children in their academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles. The successful candidate will:<ul><li>Provide strategic and operational support and guidance across the Trust.</li><li>Demonstrate the ability to support, challenge, and work in coproduction with senior colleagues and executive teams on all aspects of ICT and Data.</li><li>Have experience of effectively managing a complex and varied workload.</li><li>Be results-oriented, motivated by goals and be driven to achieve those goals.</li><li>Display excellent leadership interpersonal skills when dealing with a range of stakeholders with empathy and purpose. </li></ul>In return, DDAT will offer you:An opportunity to work as part of a supportive team and empower you to further develop the Trust.A competitive salary and LGPS pension contributions. Opportunity for Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs).Ongoing high quality professional development opportunities.A generous annual leave entitlementHybrid working with the opportunity to work from the office in Bakewell, home and the DDAT schools across the Trust.<ul><li>Benefits including but not limited to; Free onsite parking at Bakewell Head Office, Cycle to Work Scheme, free eye tests and a contribution towards a pair of glasses for employees using VDU’s, Employee Assistance Programme &amp; an opportunity to work flexibly. </li></ul>DDAT welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions.DDAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, online checks, pre-employment and Disclosure Barring Service checks. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). To apply, please use our online platform:<a href="https://derbydiocesanacademytrust.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-DDAT-0011" target="_blank">https://derbydiocesanacademytrust.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-DDAT-0011</a>We will only accept applications made via the DDAT application form linked above. Please note that we will not consider CVs as part of the shortlisting. If you have any questions about this post, please contact the HR team via email at <a href="mailto:hr@ddat.org.uk" target="_blank">hr@ddat.org.uk</a>. For more detailed discussions, a call with the CEO can be facilitated. Please note that all candidates must have a right to work in the UK in order to be able to work at our Trust. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for international job applicants. Closing date: Sunday 25th January 2026 at midnightInterview date: February 2026 (date to be confirmed)Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.





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Derbyshire County Council

Operations Lead – Procurement and Projects

About the roleNorth Northamptonshire Council are looking to recruit a Procurement Officer to join our procurement team, working In the People Services Category.The candidates appointed to the roles will be an essential part of the team delivering procurement activity on behalf of the Council.We are looking for candidates that can demonstrate:<ul><li>Some procurement experience in any social care sector (education, children's, social care, public health) and knowledge of procurement processes, including tendering;</li><li>Enthusiasm for working in procurement and a willingness to learn about public sector procurement;</li><li>Good oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders including those in a senior roles;</li><li>Good general IT skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly;</li><li>Ability to manage a number of different projects and tasks at the same time.</li></ul>The successful candidate will report to a Procurement Manager and will benefit from being a part of an experienced and knowledgeable team.The role will be based initially from Cedar Drive, Thrapston and then Haylock House, Kettering.If you wish to have an informal discussion please call Susan Trowers 07787273745.We may close the vacancy earlier than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered for the role.. What will you be doing?The remit of the Procurement Team is to develop the Council-wide procurement policy and strategy and provide professional expertise and support to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the procurement of goods, works and services for North Northamptonshire Council and The Northamptonshire Childrens Trust.The Team provides expert advice and support service to all front-line departments in addition to letting and managing a range of corporate contracts on behalf of all departments.The Procurement remit is to transform the way the Council and the Trust procures goods and services and to develop innovative procurement strategies and e-procurement solutions that will enable more efficient processes, improved service specific contracts and a suite of common corporate contracts.About youGood oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders including those in a senior roles.Computer literate to intermediate level in Word, Excel, MS Project (planner) and Power Point with knowledge of procurement electronic systems such as ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning).Ability to liaise with stakeholders both internal and external, Procurement clients, customers and 3rd parties.Evidence of being able to provide professional advice, support and guidanceEnthusiasm for working in procurement and a willingness to learn about public sector procurement.Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul> We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About usOur Values and BehavioursOur values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive TrustworthyOur key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.Disability Confident EmployerWe are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. Our Employment and Disability Service provides bespoke support to individuals facing barriers to employment, helping them work towards their goals to start, stay and succeed in employment. For further information please click here <a href="https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/directory/support-offer/employment-and-disability-service-eads" target="_blank">The Employment and Disability Service (EADS) | North Northamptonshire Council</a>Armed Forces Community The council obtained the Gold status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS).Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)





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North Northamptonshire Council

Procurement Officer - Fixed Term

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.<h2>About the role</h2>Join us as a Procurement Business Partner at West Northamptonshire CouncilAre you ready to take the next step in your procurement career and make a real difference to the communities we serve?At West Northamptonshire Council, we’re looking for an experienced and ambitious Procurement Business Partner to play a pivotal role in shaping how we deliver high quality, value for money services. This is an exciting opportunity to join our forward-thinking central procurement and finance team, where you’ll provide expert strategic advice and deliver end to end procurement services that directly support our ambitious corporate plan and strategic objectives. <h2>Additional information</h2>If you are an experienced team leader with both strong commercial acumen, public sector procurement expertise and knowledge , and &nbsp;the ability to build and develop relationships with key stakeholders, we want to hear from you.&nbsp;In return, you’ll join a collaborative and supportive environment, where you’ll have the autonomy to shape the way we work, the visibility to influence at the highest levels, and the support to continue developing your career.&nbsp;If this sounds like the right next step for you, we’d be delighted to hear from you.<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>. If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

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