Commercial and Procurement Practitioner
Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your procurement and commercial career while making a real difference? Do you enjoy building relationships, solving problems and delivering great outcomes for customers and stakeholders? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Commercial and Procurement Practitioner to join our growing Procurement Team. Whether you're already working in procurement, contracts or commercial management, or you're looking to build on transferable commercial experience, this role offers the chance to broaden your skills, gain valuable experience and further your professional development in a supportive and collaborative environment.
As a Commercial Practitioner, you'll play an important role in helping us deliver a wide range of procurement and commercial projects. You'll lead on tendering activities across a diverse portfolio of contracts, applying your commercial insight and attention to detail to help secure value-for-money solutions that support the Force's priorities.
No two days are the same. You'll work with colleagues from across the organisation, developing strong relationships and providing practical procurement and contracting advice. We pride ourselves on being an approachable and trusted service that enables teams to achieve their objectives while ensuring compliance with procurement legislation and good governance.
Why join us?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a small but ambitious team where you'll have the chance to make a visible impact and develop your career. We are committed to supporting continuous learning and professional growth, providing opportunities to:
- Gain experience across a broad range of procurement and commercial activities.
- Develop your knowledge of public sector procurement and contracting.
- Work alongside experienced commercial professionals.
- Build your expertise through on-the-job learning and formal development opportunities.
- Progress towards professional qualifications, such as MCIPS, where appropriate.
About you
We're looking for someone who is:
- Curious, proactive and keen to learn.
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Able to build positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Organised, detail-oriented and confident producing high-quality documentation.
- Passionate about delivering excellent commercial outcomes and customer service.
Experience of public sector procurement and knowledge of procurement legislation would be advantageous, as would holding or working towards a relevant qualification such as MCIPS. However, we recognise that talent comes from a variety of backgrounds and welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate relevant commercial experience and transferable skills.
Working arrangements
The role is available on a full-time basis of 37 hours per week. We are also committed to supporting flexible working and will consider part-time applications of at least 30 hours per week for the right candidate.
If you're looking for a role where you can develop professionally, contribute to meaningful work and be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, learning and commercial excellence, we'd be delighted to receive your application.
Benefits:
Some benefits of working for Nottinghamshire Police include but are not limited to:
Pension scheme – We pay around double the member contribution
Support networks and wellbeing
Annual leave entitlement – Starting at 24 days and increasing with length of service
Blue Light Card discounts
Flexible and agile working where suitable
Please see attached document titled ‘Police Staff Benefits’ for further benefits and information.
To Apply:
When applying, please complete the information on the next few screens.
The attached Job Description provides further details about the role.
When applying, refer to the person specification to evidence how you demonstrate your suitability for the role, ensuring the four areas have been considered.
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.
Please ensure any documents you attach during your application do not have your name or any identifiable personal details included within the text or the document name (including any images), 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, 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.
