Commercial Support Officer

Lincolnshire pa.; Horsington; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincolnshire County Council is seeking a detail-focused Contract Governance Support Officer to maintain the Commercial Contract Repository and assist with compliance, governance, and data reporting.

You will work with Contract Managers to ensure data accuracy, produce MI from multiple sources, and develop Power BI dashboards to support decision-making. The role requires strong organisational skills, discretion, and excellent communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Experience in an administrative or support role.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to manage workloads independently and meet deadlines.
• Professional and discreet handling of confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Commercial Contract Repository and contract registers.
• Support contract compliance and governance activities.
• Produce reports using data from multiple sources.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reporting.
• Carry out quality assurance checks on procurement and contract records.
• Support responses to Freedom of Information requests.
• Provide contract management support, including handovers and documentation.
• Analyse contract and performance data to support decision-making.

Skills

GCSEs in English and Maths

Administrative experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Workload management

Discretion with confidential data

Education

GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Tools

Power BI

SharePoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

You will be responsible for maintaining the Commercial Contract Repository, supporting contract governance, compliance monitoring and reporting activities. Working alongside Contract Managers, you'll ensure commercial contract information is accurate, accessible and compliant, while helping deliver valuable management information through reporting and data analysis.

• Manage and maintain the Commercial Contract Repository and contract registers.
• Support contract compliance and governance activities.
• Produce reports and management information using data from multiple sources.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reporting.
• Carry out quality assurance checks on procurement and contract records.
• Support responses to Freedom of Information requests.
• Provide contract management support, including contract handovers and documentation.
• Analyse contract and performance data to support decision-making.

You will have:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Previous experience in an administrative or support role.
• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• The ability to manage workloads independently and meet deadlines.
• A professional and discreet approach when handling confidential information.

Desirable experience includes:

• SharePoint administration.
• Power BI reporting and data analysis.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement and the Procurement Act 2023.

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That's why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work-life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth.