Commercial Support Officer

Job Introduction

Package Description

Commercial Support Officer

Salary: £26,846 - £28,143 per annum

Work pattern: Permanent (37 hours p/w)

Location: Lincoln, Hybrid (1 day a week will be office based)

Closing date: 21st October, 2026

Interviews: (In person) Thursday 5th November, 2026

Are you highly organised, detail-focused and confident working with data and systems? We're looking for a Commercial Support Officer to join our Corporate Commercial Procurement Services team and play a key role in supporting contract management across the organisation.

About the Role

You will be responsible for maintaining the Commercial Contract Repository, supporting contract governance, compliance monitoring and reporting activities. Working alongside Contract Managers, you'll ensure commercial contract information is accurate, accessible and compliant, while helping deliver valuable management information through reporting and data analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the Commercial Contract Repository and contract registers.
• Support contract compliance and governance activities.
• Produce reports and management information using data from multiple sources.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reporting.
• Carry out quality assurance checks on procurement and contract records.
• Support responses to Freedom of Information requests.
• Provide contract management support, including contract handovers and documentation.
• Analyse contract and performance data to support decision-making.

About You

You will have:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Previous experience in an administrative or support role.
• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• The ability to manage workloads independently and meet deadlines.
• A professional and discreet approach when handling confidential information.

Desirable experience includes:

• SharePoint administration.
• Power BI reporting and data analysis.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement and the Procurement Act 2023.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your commercial, procurement and data management skills within a supportive and collaborative team while contributing to the effective management of significant commercial contracts and services.

At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work–life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure.

Next steps

If you'd like to find out more about this opportunity, please contact Stephen Adamson via email in the first instance stephen.adamson@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Closing date: Weds 21st October

Interviews will take place in person on Thursday 5th November.

Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements.

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.

Attached documents

• Employee Benefits Brochure Lincolnshire County Council.pdf
• Job Description