Senior Procurement Officer - HC622624

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea; England; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Officer to lead strategic sourcing initiatives aimed at enhancing community safety. This role entails managing procurement projects while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. The ideal candidate will possess strong procurement knowledge and commercial acumen, contributing to the operational resilience of policing services. With a hybrid working model, this permanent position offers a competitive salary and a chance to make a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Generous public sector pension scheme

Minimum 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing

Qualifications

• Strong commercial acumen and solid procurement knowledge.
• Understanding of UK procurement legislation and public sector procurement.
• Experience in managing and delivering procurement projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for policing and community safety.
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels and deliver procurement lifecycle activities.
• Ensure compliance with UK legislation and internal policies.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Procurement knowledge

Understanding of UK procurement legislation

Project management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

QCF Level 6 or equivalent experience

Job description

Want to drive value and make a real impact?

Your expertise can help keep our communities safe. We are looking for an experienced procurement professional to lead strategic sourcing initiatives that directly support frontline policing and community safety. This is a unique opportunity to deliver value for money while ensuring operational resilience for one of the most vital public services.

Ready to make a real impact? Apply now and help us deliver exceptional value for policing and the communities we serve.

Job Title : Senior Procurement Officer – HC622624

Location : Eastleigh, with hybrid working

Salary : PO2 - £42,897- £46,503

Hours : 37.00 hours per week - (part-time and flexible working considered)

Contract : Permanent

Closing Date : Friday 28th November 2025 at 23 : 59 hours

About the Role

As a Senior Procurement Officer, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting the Procurement team across Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary (HIOWC) and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC).

You’ll lead and deliver activities across the full procurement lifecycle - driving projects of varying complexity and engaging confidently with stakeholders at all levels, including our national partners. Your focus will be on achieving measurable savings and benefits through productivity, efficiency, best value, and exceptional internal customer service.

From strategic sourcing to demand management, you’ll ensure every decision strengthens operational resilience and delivers real value for policing and the communities we serve.

Please note that you will subject to our vetting check and the start date will likely be towards the first part of 2026.

Your Experience

We are looking for candidates who are qualified to QCF Level 6 or who have work experience which is deemed to be at a comparable level.

You’ll bring strong commercial acumen, solid procurement knowledge, and a sound understanding of UK procurement legislation and the wider public sector procurement landscape. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other business systems is essential, along with experience in:

• Managing and delivering procurement and commercial projects on time and within budget, ensuring measurable outcomes.
• Making day-to-day operational and technical decisions to keep projects moving.
• Ensuring all activities are fully compliant with UK procurement legislation and internal policies.
• Prioritising your workload effectively to meet deadlines and organisational objectives.

Travel to sites across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight may be required so we require candidates to hold a full UK driver’s licence.

What We Can Offer You

• Flexible working arrangements and family friendly policies to support work-life balance.
• Primarily remote working – typically just one day in the office per week more may be required depending on business needs.
• Part-time options considered for the right candidate.
• Access to the Blue Light Card and a wide range of associated discounts.
• Generous public sector pension scheme for long-term financial security.
• Minimum 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – rising to 29 after 5 years' service
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing and support.

How to Apply – Competencies and Personal Qualities

Please follow the online application link to apply. You will be required to enter personal details and complete our screening questions. In addition, you will be required to provide evidence against the following competencies and values.

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Contact details for an informal discussion

Or contact 023 8045 1611.

Please note that the email address you supply when submitting an application will be used for contact throughout the full lifecycle of that vacancy. You will not be able to amend your contact details. You should therefore ensure that you choose an appropriately accessible e‑mail address, being mindful that the process may take several months for some roles.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is an inclusive employer and strives to have a workforce representative of the communities we police and serve. We recognise that we are not fully representative and are working to address this imbalance through a variety of initiatives.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is an equal opportunities employer that positively promotes flexible working, enabling officers and staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance whilst meeting operational requirements of the constabulary. We actively encourage applications to be made on a full time, part time or flexible working basis.

The Equality Act 2010 allows us to promote equality within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary by adopting Positive Action to support people from under‑represented groups. Our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our Positive Action team are available to provide support through the application and assessment process by contacting :

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