Gloucestershire County Council
Senior Commercial Officer (T&T)
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Gloucestershire County Council Job
Job Title: Senior Commercial Officer (T&T)
Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 5, 6th Floor
Salary: £41,771-£47,181 per annum
Hours per Week: 37.00
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 18/08/2026
Job Requisition Number: 14447
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Gloucestershire County Council is looking for an experienced Senior Commercial Officer to join our Commercial Team, within the Traffic and Transport service area. This is an exciting opportunity for a procurement and contract management professional to support varied commercial projects, drive value for money, and enable the delivery of critical services that make a real difference to transport within Gloucestershire.
As a key member of the team, you will work closely with commissioners, service managers, suppliers and senior stakeholders to deliver innovative commercial solutions, support contract management and ensure the Council achieves the best possible outcomes for residents.
About the Role
As a Senior Commercial Officer, you will:
- Support in the management of procurement and commissioning projects across a diverse traffic and transport portfolio.
- Provide commercial, procurement and contract management advice to services across the Traffic and Transport service area.
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies that deliver value for money and social value outcomes.
- Support the management of key supplier relationships and enable good contract performance, risk and compliance management.
- Support the development of commercial capability across Traffic and Transport through coaching and guidance.
- Ensure procurement activity complies with relevant legislation, Council policies and governance requirements.
- Identify opportunities for innovation, service improvement and cost efficiency.
- Prepare reports, business cases, cabinet reports and other internal governance reports and recommendations for senior management and internal stakeholders.
About You
We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate:
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- Significant experience in procurement, commissioning, commercial management or contract management.
- A strong understanding of public sector procurement legislation and best practice.
- Experience of supporting procurement exercises from inception through to contract award and ongoing contract management.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage at all levels of the organisation.
- Strong analytical, financial and negotiation skills.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
- A relevant professional qualification (CIPS Level 4 or above) or equivalent experience is desirable.
About us
As you’d expect, we offer an attractive package of benefits which makes a career in Local Government both flexible and rewarding. Hybrid working arrangements are available for many of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working. For all your hard work, you will receive the following:
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- 30 days annual leave
- 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
- A generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing free, confidential, counselling and advice
- An in-house Occupational Health service
- Employee discount scheme
- Cycle to Work and Green Car salary sacrifice schemes
- Employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and Young Employees Network
How to apply
At Gloucestershire County Council, we are committed to creating thriving communities and delivering outstanding public services. As a Senior Commercial Officer, you'll play a vital role in ensuring public funds are spent effectively, responsibly and innovatively to achieve the best outcomes for our residents.
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Closing Date: 18th August 2026
Interview Date: 8th September 2026
Gloucestershire County Council is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Additional Information
To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below: Job Profile- Senior Commercial Officer
The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have the 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.
Applications from any Gloucestershire County Council's employees who are currently on the redeployment register or at risk of redundancy will be considered first at shortlisting stage.
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.
We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.
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.
Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.
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