Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service
Commercial Team Leader
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ABOUT THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE (CFRS)
Being part of Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) isn’t just about fighting fires - it’s about also making a difference through innovation, technology and collaboration.
We’re looking for a knowledgeable and motivated Commercial Team Leader, to support front-line Firefighters and Support Teams. This is your chance to apply your skills where it really matters. If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference, all the while growing your career, CFRS could be the perfect place for you.
About the Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and deliver the organisation’s commercial and procurement strategy. You will drive key initiatives that support the strategic direction of the service, ensuring effective routes to market and robust contract management.
Working closely with Commercial Category Leads, you will provide guidance and oversight to ensure procurement activity is delivered effectively, transparently and in line with organisational priorities. You will also develop and communicate clear procurement plans so that colleagues understand requirements throughout the procurement and contract management lifecycle. In addition, you will collaborate closely with the Head of Commercial.
As part of a high-performing commercial team, you will champion continuous improvement in procurement processes and contract management, helping to deliver value for money and efficiencies for the organisation and the taxpayer. You will work with key stakeholders and partner organisations to identify collaborative opportunities across blue light services, while also supporting the identification and management of supply chain risks to strengthen organisational resilience.
About You:
Everyone is welcome at CFRS and we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and professional support team. The experience required in this role includes:
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- Professional qualification and/or Member of or working towards MCIPS (Min level 5 completed)
- Professional Diploma - Chartered Institute of Purchase & Supply
- Good knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and Previous Regulations PCR 2015, principles of GPA and WTO Parameters.
- Previous Experience of the use of e-tendering portals
- Commercial Awareness within a Public Sector Environment and the Emergency Services
- Demonstrable experience in the examining, advising and negotiating on contracts
- Be proficient in Microsoft based packages, including Sharepoint, word and excel to manipulate and interpret numerical data, along with familiarity of Teams.
- Able to calculate and evaluate numerical data
- Able to advise, persuade or negotiate within the confines of the regulations
- In-depth experience of an e-tendering portal such as Central Digital Platform, Contracts Finder, Finder Tender, Delta e-sourcing, Blue light etc to provide an auditable tendering mechanism
- Strong organisational skills, able to autonomously prioritise work effectively and deliver to deadlines under pressure
- Demonstrable in-depth experience of running and managing complex procurement processes.
- Adept at working as a team member or working independently when required
Why choose CFRS?
At CFRS, our people are our greatest strength. We take pride in our culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and professional development.
A Service that values you:
- 94% of our employees care about the future of CFRS
- 88% are proud to work for CFRS
- 78% would recommend CFRS as a great place to work
A culture that inspires and motivates:
- 81% our people would still like to be working here in two years’ time
- 83% feel motivated to give their best every day
- 82% are satisfied with CFRS as an employer
Opportunities for growth – whether it’s learning new technologies, supporting projects, or gaining industry certifications, we support professional development every step of the way.
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A culture of innovation and inclusion – we foster an environment where your ideas matter, and where every individual is valued, included, and empowered to excel.
When you join CFRS, you'll benefit from
- Career progression and specialist training – Whether you want to develop new skills, gain qualifications, or advance into leadership, we’ll give you the opportunities to grow.
- Health and wellbeing support – Your wellbeing matters. We provide access to mental health resources, an Employee Assistance Programme, and occupational health services to support you throughout your career.
- A culture of inclusion and belonging – We don’t expect you to fit a mould - we want you to bring your whole self to the job.
- As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, with inclusion ambassadors and networks in place to champion every member of our team.
Contract: Permanent
Location: Huntingdon (hybrid working)
Salary: £51,220 - £54,371 pa plus excellent benefits and hybrid working
Additional rewards and benefits
- 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service
- Competitive pension scheme
- Family-friendly policies, including flexible working
- Hybrid working options – minimum three day per week office-based
- Free on-site parking (site-specific)
- Access to Blue Light Discounts at hundreds of retailers and events
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this opportunity please read the Recruitment Pack and complete an EDI Form and send your CV and covering Letter (detailing your suitability for the role and ideally examples of previous campaigns/work) to recruitment@cambsfire.gov.uk
Please note any CVs submitted without a Covering Letter will not be considered.
Closing Date: 12noon 3 August 2026
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