ICT Procurement and Contract Management Lead

Reference: CBC25017
Salary details: £34,314 to £37,035 per year
Job term: Permanent
Appointment type: Full time
Hours: 37 per a week
Location: Town Hall / Hybrid
Department: Digital and Technology Service 

Chesterfield Borough Council’s Digital and Technology Service team is excited to announce an opportunity for an experienced and self-motivated Procurement and Contract Management Lead.

This pivotal role involves leading procurement activities, providing specialist commercial advice, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and best practices.

You will manage the end-to-end procurement of contracts, including high-value and complex projects, and representing the specialised procurement requirements of ICT with Chesterfield's central Procurement and Legal teams, and play a central role in delivering continuous improvement across commercial activities.

Key responsibilities Include:

• leading and advising on procurement strategies, market analysis, and route-to-market decisions
• drafting tender documentation and contracts
• managing tender evaluations, moderations, and supplier feedback
• contract mobilisation, performance monitoring, change control, and risk management
• developing relationships with suppliers, SMEs, and voluntary sector organisations
• ensuring compliance with procurement regulations including Public Contract Regulations, Social Value Act, Transparency Code, and best value duties

About you: 

You will be proactive, with a proven track record in procurement, contract management, and supplier relationship management. Previous public sector experience is desirable, alongside strong influencing, decision-making, and communication skills.

Why join Chesterfield Borough Council? 

Chesterfield Borough Council is committed to enhancing the lives of our residents and communities through our comprehensive Council Plan.

Our Council Plan for 2023 to 2027 prioritises making Chesterfield a thriving borough, improving quality of life for residents, and building a resilient council.

We focus on putting communities first, adopting a customer-focused approach, demonstrating a 'can do' attitude, working collaboratively as one council, and upholding honesty and respect. We actively engage with residents, businesses, and community groups to continuously improve our services and ensure Chesterfield remains a great place to live, work, visit, and invest. 

We deliver a wide range of essential services including housing, leisure, environmental services, economic development, and customer services. Discover more about our vision, values, and services at www.chesterfield.gov.uk.

We offer a rewarding and supportive working environment with excellent benefits:

• pension: Local Government Pension Scheme with immediate life insurance and secure career-average pension
• flexible working: comprehensive flexible working options including home working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job share opportunities
• generous leave: 23 to 32 days annual leave (based on service) plus bank holidays and discretionary Christmas leave
• enhanced family leave: above statutory minimum maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• health and wellbeing: free eye tests, counselling, physiotherapy, and an in-house mental health first aid team
• learning and development: support for your career with paid study leave, training opportunities, and professional fee coverage
• discounts and savings: cycle-to-work scheme, childcare vouchers, discounted leisure memberships, car park passes, and travel discounts
• trade union support: recognition of trade unions (UNISON, UNITE, GMB) with facilities and leave for representatives
• recognition: annual national pay increases and long-service awards at 25 and 35 years

Contract details:

• flexible home working policy with 2 to 3 days per week office presence
• a basic DBS check is required for this post

For an informal discussion, please contact Jonathan Alsop at jonathan.alsop@chesterfield.gov.uk,or to apply please see below.

Join us and contribute to delivering best value and innovation in procurement and contract management at Chesterfield Borough Council.

Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Chesterfield Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this juncture. 

How to apply

Interested candidates should initially apply with their CV and a covering letter stating the job title, and clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role. Please send it to hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk no later than the closing date shown below.

Provisional interview date: 6 May 2025