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A local government authority in Burton upon Trent is seeking a proactive Corporate and Commercial Officer to join their dynamic team. You will play a key role in public procurement, project management, and contract management, while supporting the delivery of corporate activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing multiple initiatives simultaneously and contribute to effective internal and external communications. This role offers benefits such as flexible working hours and a local government pension scheme.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen working within East Staffordshire Borough Council's Corporate and Communications Team, recruiting to the role of Corporate and Commercial Officer. Forming part of the Corporate Services Department, the Corporate and Communications Team is a dynamic, multi-skilled team at the heart of the Council, with responsibility for a wide range of central corporate activities.
The Corporate and Commercial Officer will play a key role within the team across a range of disciplines, including public procurement, project management, performance management, contract management, and more. This post will also assist other colleagues within the Corporate and Communications Team with internal and external communications support and sport / leisure strategy.
The Council is therefore looking for a proactive individual with the ability to excel in a multi-disciplinary role, supporting the delivery of this range of services. The ideal candidate will have a good track record of managing multiple initiatives simultaneously and operating effectively within any of the corporate activities this interesting and varied role entails.
This is also an opportunity to support the exciting range of activities undertaken by the wider Corporate Services team, including Electoral Services.
Full details of the job role and the essential requirements for the job holder are detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification.
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact James Abbott (Corporate Services Manager) on 01283 508244 or email james.abbott@eaststaffsbc.gov.uk; or Seán Loughran (Corporate and Communications Team Leader) on 01283 508269 / sean.loughran@eaststaffsbc.gov.uk.
The Council is actively building diverse teams and welcomes applications from everyone, including people of different age, sex, gender, ethnicity, religion, and sexual orientation. ESBC is a Disability Confident Employer.
Visa Sponsorship
As a smaller local authority, we do not currently hold a sponsorship licence. Therefore, we are unable to issue Certificates of Sponsorship. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application as we are unable to support visa sponsorship.
Personal Relationships
A candidate for any appointment with East Staffordshire Borough Council who know of any family or close personal relationship with any Member or Officer, must disclose that relationship when completing an application form for employment.
Attached documents
PG0300 Corporate Commercial Officer JD.docx
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