District Heating Procurement Officer

Nottingham City Council; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 36,363 - 39,152; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)

17.9% defined benefit pension scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Discounted membership at local fitness centres

Job summary

A local government office is seeking a District Heating Procurement Officer to lead procurement for its Enviroenergy service. The role involves managing supplier contracts, ensuring sustainability and compliance, and contributing to local economic objectives. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant bachelor's degree and strong analytical and communication skills. This position offers a hybrid work model and generous benefits including annual leave and pension contributions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or similar in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Ability to plan and manage procurement timelines, milestones and budgets to deliver on schedule.
• Strong analytical skills for market analysis, benchmarking and KPI tracking.
• Clear communication and ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders.
• Confidence to propose improvements and adopt digital tools.
• Personal accountability and motivation to deliver challenging objectives.
• Risk identification and mitigation in procurement and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for district heating infrastructure.
• Manage supplier performance and contractual obligations.
• Develop strategies supporting the Council’s objectives.
• Provide guidance on procurement best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Project management

Digital tools proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Job Description

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37 hours per week – Monday to Friday

Worker Type: Hybrid

Salary: Starting Salary is £36,363 (Level one) rising to £39,152 (Level four) per annum (pro rata for part-time)

Location: London Road Heat Station, 12 London Road, Nottingham, NG2 3AB

We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce – perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. In addition to competitive pay, generous leave entitlement and a pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

About the Role

Nottingham City Council is seeking a District Heating Procurement Officer to support its Enviroenergy service, which delivers heat and power to over 5,000 homes and 100+ commercial premises via an extensive district heating network. In this pivotal role, you will lead procurement activities, sourcing, evaluating and awarding contracts for goods, services and works that underpin the operation and growth of the district heating infrastructure.

You will ensure all procurement is sustainable, compliant and cost‑effective, while also managing supplier performance and contractual obligations. Working closely with internal teams, suppliers and contractors, you’ll develop strategies that support the Council’s environmental and commercial objectives, contribute to the local economy and maintain high standards of service delivery.

The role also involves providing expert guidance on procurement best practices and contract management, helping to mitigate risks and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or similar in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• Ability to plan and manage procurement timelines, milestones and budgets to deliver on schedule.
• Strong analytical skills for market analysis, benchmarking and KPI tracking; attention to detail in documentation and reporting.
• Clear, engaging communication and the ability to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, suppliers and contractors.
• Problem‑solving and innovation: confidence to propose improvements and adopt digital tools that enhance efficiency and transparency.
• Demonstrated personal accountability, drive and motivation to deliver against challenging objectives, along with a strong commitment to EDI.
• Risk identification and mitigation across procurement and contract management activities.

Closing Date

09/01/2026

Contact

For informal enquiries please contact David Nicoll, Customer Service & Transformation Manager, by telephone on 07548 159143 or by email.

About Us

• 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually
• Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9%
• Smart Working – to support your work life balance
• Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more!

Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and with different abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference.

We particularly want to hear from you if you are from Minority Ethnic communities, identify within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer+ community (LGBTQ+) and if you are Disabled – these groups of people are underrepresented in our workforce, and we’d like to reflect our local population more through our recruitment processes.

We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and encourage you to discuss this with us during the selection process, should this be something you are interested in.