IT Contracts Officer

Location

Force Headquarters - Enderby

Business Area

Procurement

Department

T - Information Technology

Rank

N/A

Grade

4

Salary

£31,749 - £35,772

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

37

Additional Working Conditions

Suitable for Job Share, Flexi-time, Part Time

Type of Contract

Temporary

Duration of Post if not Permanent

12 months

Vetting Level Required

MV, SC

Description

Help deliver the technology that supports modern policing.

Join us as a IT Contracts Officer on a 12-month fixed term basis and support the contract lifecycle from beginning to end, taking part in negotiations to optimise value for money. In this role, you’ll track supplier performance ensuring service agreements are met and disputes are resolved making sure to comply with legislation and standards at all times.

You’ll be

• Identifying and analysing risks/opportunities regarding IT contracts and making recommendations for improvement.
• Assisting with supplier negotiations to ensure value for money is achieved.
• Supporting and planning procurement activities and developing acceptance criteria/procedures.

You must have

• A degree, relevant qualification or experience in a business, legal, finance or technology area.
• Experience and knowledge of working in a procurement environment using UK contract law and EU directives.
• Contract management lifecycle knowledge.

What’s in it for you?

At Leicestershire Police, we want to create an environment that puts people first, so you feel supported in everything you do. We have a range of reward and benefits available to all our employees.

What’s next

Read the job description and application guidance then click APPLY to complete your application, telling us how you meet the criteria by evidencing your skills and experience.

• Vacancy closes on Sunday 9th August 2026 at 23:55.

If you want a chat about how we can help you throughout the recruitment process and your career with us, get in touch with the Recruitment Team: careers@leics.police.uk

Who we are

At Leicestershire Police it’s not just patrolling the streets. Just as important as our uniformed officers is our dedicated team of professional and support staff working behind the scenes who contribute to the policing of Leicestershire. To understand how you can make a difference visit our careers website.

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds, so that we can truly reflect the communities that we serve in.

Document Attachment

IT Contracts Officer.pdf – 255KB