Contracts & Procurement Senior Business Partner

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

Job summary

A national organization for safety professionals in Leicester seeks a Contracts & Procurement Senior Business Partner to lead all contract activities. Applicants should possess strong procurement knowledge and contract management skills, as well as degree-level education and CIPS qualifications. This role offers a hybrid working environment with extensive benefits including flexible working, medical insurance, and generous leave options. Apply with an up-to-date CV to join a collaborative and diverse workplace.

Benefits

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Performance related pay scheme

Paid volunteering days

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of procurement and supply chain management practices.
• Proven experience in a Contracts and Procurement senior role.
• Ability to lead contract negotiations and draft documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of contracts and procurement activity.
• Identify potential suppliers and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure contract processes are responsive to business needs.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Contract management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Degree level education

CIPS qualification (Level 4)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Contracts & Procurement Senior Business Partner

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum

Hours per week: 35

Location: At IOSH, we embrace hybrid working because we believe it's 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: 9 January 2026

Interview date: w/c 19 January 2026

About the role

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

The role will lead on all aspects of contracts & procurement activity to support the business across supply chain and customer contracts. You will support from identify potential suppliers, draft, negotiate, administer and give advice on a wide variety of contracts forms across the portfolio, acting in the best interests of IOSH, ensuring best 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 ensure that the decisions taken are proportionate to identified 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 procurement, supply chain management, 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 at all levels, 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. You will be able to work independently and as part of a team.

With proven experience of working in a Procurement and Contracts senior position, you will be highly proficient in working with the Microsoft Office Suite and confident in drafting and reviewing contractual terms and conditions. You will be educated to degree level, working towards or hold CIPS qualifications.

Essential criteria

• A member of CIPS to a minimum of Level 4
• Experience in a similar role
• Experience of leading contract negotiation and rafting the contract documents with both customers and suppliers.
• Knowledge and experience of contract management processes for both suppliers and customers.

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 dependent's 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 www.iosh.com.

How to apply

To apply, you'll 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 [e-mail].