Gloucestershire County Council
Commercial Officer (T&T)
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Gloucestershire County Council Job
Job Title: Commercial Officer (T&T)
Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 5, 6th Floor
Salary: £37,280 - £40,777 per annum
Hours per Week: 37.00
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 30/08/2026
Job Requisition Number: 14448
This post is not open to job share
About the Role
As a Commercial Officer, you will:
- Support procurement and commissioning activities across a range of service areas within Traffic & Transport
- Assist with contract management and supplier performance monitoring.
- Provide commercial advice and guidance to internal stakeholders.
- Contribute to tender exercises and procurement projects.
- Analyse financial and performance data to support decision-making.
- Help ensure compliance with procurement legislation, Council policies, and best practice.
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
- Experience in procurement, contract management, commercial support, or a similar role.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively as part of a team.
- Knowledge of public sector procurement and contract regulations would be an advantage.
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About Us
For all your hard work, you will receive the following;
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
- Plus, an option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro-rata for part-time staff)
- Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family
- Career development and qualification opportunities
- Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
- Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
- An in-house Occupational Health service
- Employee discount scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network. Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&C's apply)
How to apply
Please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Kristine Stokes - Commercial Manager, kristine.stokes@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Interview Date: 20th August 2026
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Additional Information
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Commercial Officer - Job Profile
The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months' employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer.
Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.
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