Deputy Head of Procurement - Police Staff
Deputy Head of Procurement
Location: Sherwood Lodge, Arnold (Hybrid)
Salary: £57,186 - £64,869 per annum
Contract: Permanent | Hours: 37
Vetting: Role subject to police vetting and standard pre-employment checks
About the role
Nottinghamshire Police is seeking an experienced procurement professional to join our Procurement team as Deputy Head of Procurement. Reporting to the Head of Commercial & Contract Management, you will provide strategic direction and professional leadership across all procurement activity, ensuring value for money, compliance, and commercial excellence.
You will lead and develop a small team, manage complex and above-threshold procurements, and act as principal advisor on all legal and policy matters relating to commercial and procurement activities. The role requires you to motivate and develop staff, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement in a highly regulated environment.
Key requirements
- Substantial experience leading complex procurements under PCR2015, with a strong understanding of the Procurement Act 2023.
- Proven line management experience, with the ability to motivate, develop, and performance manage a team.
- MCIPS (or equivalent)
- Strong knowledge of procurement law, contract management, and public sector best practice.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a demanding environment.
- Customer-focused, proactive, and committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Benefits
Hybrid working, police staff pension, car lease scheme, staff benefits, and professional development.
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The attached Job Description provides further details about the role.
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You can also attach a supporting statement of no more than 2000 words referring to the person specification to evidence how you demonstrate your suitability for the role, along with your CV.
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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, with less than 12 months spent abroad (some exceptions for those living on a UK military base).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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.
Reasonable adjustments will be considered at a later stage for candidates successfully shortlisted. Please be aware, this will not cause any detriment or impact to your application, our aim is to support you throughout the process.
Current Nottinghamshire Police staff only: Candidates currently at risk will be required to complete and attach the at-risk pro-forma document.