Contracts and Commissioning Manager NCCHS

Job Description

Role: Procurement Manager (known formally as Contracts and Commissioning Manager)

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:30am - 5:00pm

Worker Type: Hybrid Worker

Salary: Grade I - Starting Salary is £46,142 (Level one) rising to £49,282 (Level four) per annum

Location: Loxley House (NG2 3NG) will be the contracted base for this role, but the postholder will be expected to be able to travel to other sites, including Harvey Road, NG8 3BB, as needed.

We've got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you've been looking for? Read on to find out more...

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.

About the Role

We are seeking a confident and collaborative procurement specialist to lead procurement and contract compliance within Property Services. This influential role oversees the tendering and management of a diverse portfolio of contracts worth up to £80 million each year, helping to ensure our services deliver high-quality, cost-effective outcomes for our communities.

You will lead the end-to-end procurement process-shaping early specifications, advising on sourcing strategies, and ensuring all tendering activity is compliant with Public Procurement Regulations and the Council's Contract Procedure Rules. Working closely with commissioners, operational teams, finance and wider NCC procurement colleagues, and suppliers, you will help secure robust, effective contracts that align with service needs and organisational objectives.

A key part of the role involves building strong, positive relationships-supporting colleagues, resolving performance issues, and driving continuous improvement. You will also provide valuable insight through performance analysis, reporting, and clear recommendations that support informed decision-making at all levels.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

1. Experience in supporting the development of an overall procurement strategy which takes into account the requirements of the Service, users and a variety of stakeholders.
2. Experience in leading tendering exercises, including framework agreements.
3. Experience of leading the development of Sourcing Plans for specific goods and services, including the third sector (where appropriate).
4. Good knowledge Public Procurement Regulations including European Procurement Legislation.
5. Qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline OR Equivalent knowledge and experience
6. Good written skills and ability to communicate in plain-English and avoid the over use of jargon.

You can find the job description for this post here.

Please ensure you demonstrate clearly how you meet the 6 requirements in your CV & supporting document.

We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) can be a helpful tool when preparing your application. AI can guide you, but only your own words and experiences truly matter - we want to see the real you. All examples and statements must be your own, accurate, and reflect your true experience and values. AI tools do not understand context, think critically, or assess the reliability of information, which means AI-generated responses can feel generic and may not accurately represent who you are. We recruit fairly and inclusively - showing your real self is what helps you succeed. For more information please click here.

Closing Date: 29th March 2026 (11:59pm) - Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date, and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interview date: 10th April 2026 - Please note, this is subject to change

If you have any queries about the role or the recruitment process, please contact us via email: [email protected]

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About Us

Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits.

In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:

• 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years' service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually
• Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9%
• Smart Working - to support your work life balance
• Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more!

Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and with different abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference.


We particularly want to hear from you if you are from Minority Ethnic communities, identify within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer+ community (LGBTQ+) and if you are Disabled - these groups of people are underrepresented in our workforce, and we'd like to reflect our local population more through our recruitment processes.

We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and we would encourage you to discuss this with us during the selection process, should this be something you are interested in.