Contracts and Procurement Senior Business Partner

IOSH; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and safety organization in the UK is seeking a Contracts & Procurement Senior Business Partner to oversee contract negotiations and foster stakeholder relationships. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of contract law and extensive experience in procurement practices. The role supports hybrid working and offers a comprehensive benefits package. Apply early to avoid disappointment.

Benefits

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Performance related pay

Volunteering days

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of commercial contract law and contract management principles.
• Experience in defining and implementing procurement good practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and administer a variety of contracts.
• Foster collaborative relationships cross-functionally.
• Lead contract management meetings and manage provider performance.

Skills

Commercial contract law

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Procurement good practice

Contract negotiation

Performance management

Job description

Job Title : Contracts & Procurement Senior Business Partner

Salary : 50000 - 55000 per annum

Hours per week : 35

Location : At IOSH we embrace hybrid working because we believe its the key to achieving work-life balance strategic success and fostering our collaborative culture. Youll be required to work from our head office in Wigston Leicester a minimum of 2 days per week. The remainder of your working hours will be undertaken from home.

The successful applicant must have the pre-existing right to both live and to work in the UK.

Closing date : 24 October 2025

Interview date : w / c 03 November 2025

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Finance we are recruiting for a dynamic Senior Business Partner to join us at this exciting time as we expand the Contracts and Procurement team.

The role will encompass all aspects of contracts & procurement work. You will draft negotiate administer and give advice on a wide variety of supplier and customer contracts acting in the best interests of IOSH ensuring value for money via contract lift cycle and stakeholder partnering.

You will foster collaborative working relationships cross-functionally with stakeholders from across the organisation ensuring the contracts and procurement service is responsive to business needs and proportionate to risk and spend.

You will be a strong systems driven individual with experience of best practice within a contracts & procurement environment ready to bring experience and new ideas to this developing function.

What you’ll bring

A strong understanding of commercial contract law and contract management principles is a must as is a commitment to keeping your knowledge up to date in this ever-evolving field. You will leverage your excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster strong collaborations with stakeholders both internally and externally. Your organised and methodical approach to work will enable you to prioritise and meet deadlines whilst maintaining exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.

With proven experience of working in a similar position you will be highly proficient in working with the Microsoft Office Suite and confident in drafting and reviewing contractual terms and conditions.

Essential criteria

• In depth knowledge and experience of defining and implementing procurement good practice.
• Knowledge and experience of commercial and research contractual arrangements and documentation.
• Knowledge and experience of contract management processes for both suppliers and customers.
• Experience of leading a contract negotiation and drafting the contract documents with both customers and suppliers.
• Experience of leading contract management meetings and performance managing providers.

What’s in it for you

We support our colleagues to bring their best selves to work so they can deliver exceptional outcomes. We do this by offering a comprehensive benefits package including :

• Hybrid working and flexibility to ensure a positive work-life balance
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing with length of service with the option to buy more
• Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan covered by IOSH
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme minimum of 3% employee contribution whilst IOSH contribute 5%
• Individual performance related pay scheme
• Up to five paid volunteering days per year
• Employee Assistance Programme to support you and your dependents wellbeing

About us

The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is the worlds Chartered body for safety and health professionals.

We understand that diversity of thought culture perspective and background is essential to our vision. We believe in creating a personal environment where everyone is treated as they wish to be treated. At IOSH you can be yourself no matter who you are.

We are proud to be a disability confident employer and are committed to offering an interview to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.

Find out more about how we advocate for and support health and safety professionals worldwide to create a safer and healthier world of work by visiting .

How to apply

To apply youll need an up to date CV and some additional time to complete the application questions so we can find out more about you and your experience. Just click on the apply button below.

If you want to find out more about IOSH please visit our website. If you have any queries about the role or require any reasonable adjustments to support you with the recruitment process please reach out to .

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Required Experience

Senior IC

Key Skills

Marketing & Sales,Business Administration,Bid,Instrumentation & Control,HACCP

Employment Type : Contract

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 50000 - 55000