Procurement and Contracts Officer

Lincolnshire Housing Partnership; Grimsby; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing package worth up to £1,200

12% employer pension contribution

32 days holiday

Extra leave for full attendance

Mental Health First Aiders

Job summary

Lincolnshire Housing Partnership seeks a Procurement and Contracts Officer to deliver value for money by managing procurement activities and contract lifecycles. You will advise on the best approaches, support service managers, and ensure compliance with procurement requirements.

You will collaborate across the business, act on social value delivery, and contribute to safer homes and stronger communities while maintaining cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering procurement and contract management in a complex, customer-focused environment.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders.
• Provide practical procurement advice and support to customers.
• Knowledge of procurement legislation, policy and best practice.
• Focus on value for money and continuous improvement.
• Strong multi-tasking and attention to detail.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Experience in the social housing sector.
• Track record in delivering Social Value.

Responsibilities

• Deliver procurement and contract management activities from planning to contract award.
• Run tender exercises and supplier selection processes.
• Work with suppliers and contract managers to improve performance and deliver social value.
• Analyse spend and contract data to identify savings.
• Manage the procurement pipeline and keep projects on track.
• Identify innovative ways to improve services and optimize resources.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Value for money

Social value delivery

Social housing sector experience

Multi-tasking

Education

MCIPS qualification (level 4+)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Do you want to help deliver value for money across LHP?

Do you have experience working in a procurement role?

We’re looking for a Procurement and Contracts Officer who turn smart spending into real community impact. Your work will ensure we achieve value for money, enabling us to invest more in the services and homes our customers rely on.

You’ll work closely with colleagues across the business to lead procurement activities and secure the goods and services we need efficiently and effectively. By managing contracts and service agreements throughout their lifecycle and advising on the best procurement approaches, you’ll help service managers achieve successful outcomes while ensuring value for money and compliance with procurement requirements.

Why this role matters:

At Lincolnshire Housing Partnership (LHP), we believe everyone deserves a safe, secure, and supportive place to call home.One of our core objectives is to provide safe and well-maintained homes to people in Lincolnshire

This isn’t just about contracts and procurement. It’s about ensuring our resources go further, enabling us to invest in services that support customers, strengthen communities, and create lasting social value.

We’re more than a housing provider — we’re a purpose ‑ driven team that cares deeply about our customers, our communities, and each other.

Alongside a salary of £38,390 you’ll enjoy a fantastic range of benefits:

• An employee wellbeing package worth up to £1,200 per year (Westfield Health) -Enhanced family leave and maternity policies.
• A brilliant salary sacrifices pension scheme — with up to 12% employer contribution.
• 32 days’ holiday (including bank holidays), increasing annually for your first five years.
• Opportunities to earn extra leave for full attendance, plus buy/sell options.
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders across the business.
• You’ll also join a positive team culture where your development is a priority and your ideas are valued.

Where I’d work:

You’ll have the autonomy to manage your own diary and the flexibility to work from locations that best support the delivery of the projects your working on. This could be at our main offices in Grimsby or Boston, our various community hubs, at home, local coffee shops, or wherever works best for you.

You will be expected to attend team and contractor meetings in person, typically around once per month.

What I’d need:

The most important thing we look for is your attitude and values. We want someone who: - Builds trust through openness and accountability - Treats every customer with dignity and respect - Works collaboratively with colleagues and partners - Shows genuine empathy and understands different perspectives

It would be great if you also bring:

• Delivering successful procurement and contract management outcomes in a complex, customer-focused environment.
• Building trusted relationships and influencing stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
• Providing practical, customer-friendly procurement advice and support.
• Applying procurement legislation, policy and best practice with confidence.
• Driving value for money and continuous improvement.
• Managing multiple priorities with excellent attention to detail.
• Taking a proactive, solutions-focused approach to challenges.
• Using Microsoft Office and business systems confidently and effectively.
• Achieved (or working towards) level 4 or above of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) qualification and gained the relevant procurement experience.
• Experience working within the social hosing sector
• A track record in delivering Social Value

What does a typical week look like ?

As a Procurement and Contacts Officer, your week will be varied, people ‑ focused, and full of opportunities to make a real difference.

At the heart of this role is supporting colleagues to maximise value for money and spend wisely. A typical week could involve:

• Helping colleagues make informed procurement decisions that deliver value for money.
• Running and supporting tender exercises from planning through to contract award.
• Working with suppliers and contract managers to improve performance and deliver social value.
• Analysing spend and contract data to identify savings and efficiencies.
• Managing the procurement pipeline and ensuring projects stay on track.
• Finding innovative ways to improve services, maximise resources and benefit our communities.

Please view the full job description for a full list of responsibilities

Finally some key Information

At Lincolnshire Housing Partnership, we’re committed to maintaining a fair, transparent, and accessible recruitment process. Upon request, reasonable adjustments will be made for all candidates.

Please be aware that we may close the vacancy early if we receive a large number of applications or if there are changes in business priorities.

To be eligible for employment with us, you must reside in the UK for the entire duration of your employment. You will be required to provide evidence of your Right to Work during the recruitment process

All offers of Employment is subject to a DBS Check and Satisfactory References

Please download to view supporting documents below.

Procurement and Contracts Officer Job description 2026 (2).pdf

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