Contracts Officer

This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.
 

• Job Title:                           Contracts Officer
• Job Location:                     Tri Centre Fire Service HQ 
• Salary:                              £37,280 - £40,777 per annum 
• Hours per Week:                37.00 
• Contract Type:                   Permanent  
• Closing Date:                    29/10/2025 
• Job Requisition Number:    12409 
• This post is open to job share

About The Team

We are building a procurement and contracts team that is forward-thinking, collaborative, and confident in driving change.

Our vision is to create a function that’s not just about compliance but about adding real value to our stakeholders. We want to be known for our ability to solve problems creatively, influence outcomes, and deliver smarter, more sustainable solutions for the communities we serve.

This is a time of transformation for Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue Service. That means we need people who are comfortable with change, who bring fresh ideas, and who are ready to contribute. Whether you're leading complex tenders or supporting contract delivery, you will be part of a team that’s empowered to make a difference.

We’re investing in our people, our processes, and our partnerships. We believe that great procurement is about more than buying well. It’s about building trust, driving innovation, and delivering public value.

About you

Are you ready to play a key role in shaping the future of procurement at Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue Service?

We’re looking for someone who is proactive, organised, and enjoys working with people to solve problems through smart, practical, and pragmatic thinking. You’ll bring a solid foundation in procurement, commissioning, or contract management, and be confident working independently on day-to-day procurement and contract tasks, while collaborating closely with colleagues and stakeholders. This is a valued role that offers the chance to build on your experience, take on meaningful projects, and grow within a supportive team.

You’ll be a key contributor to our procurement activity, supporting stakeholders with practical advice and helping shape commercial approaches that align with our “Working Together for a Safer Gloucestershire” vision. You’ll be trusted to support and lead quotations and tenders, and to help stakeholders manage their contracts throughout the lifecycle -from planning through to performance monitoring and renewal.

What you will Be Doing

• Leading quotations, tender and category projects.
• Advising on frameworks, specifications, evaluation criteria, KPIs, and contract terms.
• Conducting market research and benchmarking.
• Tracking contract milestones, renewals, and expiry dates using the contract register/ pipeline. Managing supplier relationships, monitoring contract performance, and reporting.
• Working closely with commissioners and procurement leads.
• Maximising social value.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in procurement, commissioning, or contract management.
• Strong IT, systems, communication, and stakeholder skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and diligence.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
• A tenacious, initiative-taking approach with a drive for continuous improvement.
• Confidence in managing the contract lifecycle.
• A willingness to learn and develop within a supportive, values-led team.
• Comfortable working in a small team environment, showing flexibility and a willingness to pitch in wherever needed to support shared goals.

Not sure which role is the right fit?

If you're interested in both the Senior Procurement Officer and Contracts Officer roles but are not sure which one aligns best with your experience, we’d still love to hear from you. Feel free to apply for both. We're building a team with a range of strengths, and your contribution could be just what we need.

What We Offer

At Gloucestershire County Council, we’re committed to being an employer of choice. We offer:

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• Regular formal and informal support.
• Safe, supportive, and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Access to relevant training and career progression.
• Annual leave of 25.5 days rising to 30.5 days after 5 years employment.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Staff discount scheme that offers access to great savings including discounts with major supermarket chains and high street retailers.
• 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.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+), Young Employees Network, Black Workers Network and Neurodiversity Workers Network.
• Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&C's apply).

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Sophie Sutherst to arrange a confidential discussion. Email- Sophie.sutherst@glosfire.gov.uk

Please note the following:

• Due to the high number of applications, we anticipate receiving, unfortunately, we are not able to provide individual feedback to your application at this early stage of the process.
• The Logistics and Resources department support the Council’s Agile working policy and expect team members to work an average of two days a week in the office and to attend ‘in person’ meetings as and when required.

Closing date for applications:  29th October 2025 

Interviews will take place on:  19th November 2025

Additional Information

To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:-

Contracts Officer - Job Profile

This Position is subject to a DBS check.

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.