Role Responsibilities

• Conducting thorough research and analysis to inform decision-making.
• Engaging with stakeholders to gather insights and feedback.
• Developing reports that highlight key findings and recommendations.
• Supporting various projects across Nottinghamshire County Council.
• Collaborating with the LGR Portfolio Management Office and Programme Leads.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• A CIPS membership or relevant professional qualification.
• A recognised graduate degree or NVQ equivalent, with at least 2 years of post-qualification commercial experience.
• Strong knowledge of EU procurement directives and public sector procurement best practices.
• Experience in managing complex procurement projects.

Required Soft Skills Or Competencies/Behaviours

• Negotiation skills that foster collaboration and consensus.
• The ability to analyse and interpret financial and performance data.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.

This post is available as a secondment to existing Nottinghamshire County Council and partnership organisation employees. Before applying, candidates are encouraged to discuss this secondment opportunity with their line manager to ensure appropriate support and backfill arrangements can be considered. Early conversations will help assess suitability and ensure alignment with service priorities.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Kaj Ghattaora on 01159 773267 or by email kaj.ghattaora@nottscc.gov.uk.

This post is also available as a secondment opportunity to existing Nottinghamshire County Council employees. You must seek approval from your line manager before applying.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.

A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.