Contracts and Procurement Senior Business Partner

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

Job summary

A leading occupational safety organization in Leicester seeks a Senior Business Partner for Contracts & Procurement, responsible for drafting and negotiating contracts, managing stakeholder relationships, and implementing best practices in procurement. Candidates should have a strong understanding of commercial contract law and collaborative skills. The position offers flexibility with hybrid working, 25 days annual leave, and various health benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Performance related pay

Paid volunteering days

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience of working in a contracts & procurement environment.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating contracts.
• Ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and administer supplier and customer contracts.
• Foster collaborative relationships with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Implement procurement good practice and contract management processes.

Skills

Understanding of commercial contract law

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organised and methodical approach

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

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 it is the key to achieving work‑life balance, strategic success and fostering our collaborative culture. You’ll 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 and 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.

Whats 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 world's 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

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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.