Procurement Officer

Procurement Officer 

Location: Hybrid – Bolsover District Council, The Arc, High Street, Clowne, Chesterfield, Derbyshire. S43 4JY

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Salary:                                  £41,177 – £46,579 per annum, pro rata

Job Term:                              Full Time

Appointment Type:                  Permanent

Hours:                                  37 Hours per week

Closing Date:                          02 November 2026

Provisional Interview Date:           T.B.C.

About the Role

We are excited to announce a new opportunity for a Public Procurement Officer to join our team. This newly created role will play a pivotal part in ensuring the effective, transparent, and compliant procurement of goods, services and works across the organisation.

As a Public Procurement Officer, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement processes, supporting strategic sourcing initiatives, and ensuring adherence to public sector procurement legislation. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to deliver value for money and support the organisation’s operational and strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end procurement processes in line with public sector regulations and internal policies.
• Prepare tender documentation, manage competitive bidding processes, and evaluate supplier proposals.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs and provide expert guidance.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies that support organisational objectives.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and contribute to reporting and audit requirements.
• Provide guidance and support training to internal teams on procurement best practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and promote best practices in procurement.

About You

• Proven experience in public procurement, ideally within a government or public sector environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK public procurement legislation, including Public Contract Regulation 2015, Procurement Act 2023 and Public Contact Regulation 2024. 
• Excellent communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Relevant qualifications such as CIPS (working towards) or equivalent are desirable.

Based at the Arc, High Street, Clowne.

For a full list of job details and requirements please view the Job Description and Person Specification.

For further information

For further information or an informal discussion about the post, please contact Nicola Wood, Procurement Manager on 01246 242582 or email nicola.wood@bolsover.gov.uk

Why work for us?

Bolsover District Council is a great place to work and if you join our team, you will become part of a talented and dedicated workforce. If you are keen to make a difference to people’s lives and develop your skills and experience, we would like to hear from you.

We offer a competitive salary, Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave entitlement and excellent work/life balance initiatives.  Learn more about the benefits of working for us at: Working for the Council

Apply today!

If you are interested in this post, please apply using the online application on our dedicated webpage on Derbyshire Jobs at: Bolsover District Council Vacancies or via Derbyshire – Jobs and Careers by clicking ‘Apply for this job’ and creating an account.  You can save your progress and exit the application at any time, coming back to it at a later stage to complete and submit your application.  Applications close Midnight, Monday 2 November 2026.

Please read the Guidance Notes provided before completing any application and please note that CV’s will not be accepted.

If you do not have internet access, you can request an offline application pack by contacting Bolsover District Council Contact Centre on 01246 242424 or emailing: BDC-HR&Payroll@bolsover.gov.uk

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

If you have not received any communication within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, and we thank you for your interest in the job role.