District Heating Procurement Officer

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37 hours per week Monday to Friday

Worker Type: Hybrid

Salary: Starting Salary is 36363 (Level one) rising to 39152 (Level four) per annum (pro rata for part-time)

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

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

In return we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city we want to hear from you.

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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 5000 homes and 100+ commercial premises via an extensive district heating 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 youll develop strategies that support the Councils 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.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

Bachelors 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.

Problemsolving 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.

You can find the job description for this post here.

At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements depending on the role including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional informationfor applicants page.

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Closing Date: 09/01/2026

Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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