Join our ambitious Procurement and Contract Management Service (PCMS) and play a key role in delivering exceptional value for money across North Yorkshire Council.
Our team sits at the heart of the organisation, shaping the way we buy goods, works and services to ensure every pound spent makes a real difference to our residents and communities.
As trusted commercial experts, we offer insightful market intelligence, strategic advice, and professional guidance that empowers services to deliver brilliantly and continuously improve. From major front-line operational contracts to innovative digital solutions and everything in between, our work is as varied as it is impactful.
We manage a diverse portfolio of commercial arrangements. Some of our contracts are with specialist single suppliers, while others involve large framework agreements with multiple suppliers. No two days are the same, and every project offers the chance to learn, influence and shape great outcomes.
These include but are not limited to;
Whatever your speciality, we would love to hear from you.
In our Procurement and Contract Management Service, transparency and integrity are at the core of everything we do. We are committed to giving our customers and residents full confidence in the council’s decisions, and we’re looking for people who share this commitment to openness, value for money and public service.
We are looking for procurement and contract professionals who are:
Procurement and Contract Officer
Salary: £38,220 to £47,181 per annum
Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire - Hybrid
Closing date: 18 May 2026
Senior Commercial Officer - Place Category
Salary: £47,181 to £51,356
Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire - Hybrid
Closing date: 18 May 2026
If you want to make a real difference and be part of a forward-thinking, innovative council, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now and help shape the future of North Yorkshire.
“No two days are the same as a Senior Commercial Officer in the Procurement and Contract Management Service. From delivering projects, supporting your team, leading on strategic work and engaging with colleagues across the wider Council it keeps the role varied and interesting; and gives you lots of opportunity to develop and grow personally and professionally. It is no exaggeration to say that this is an incredibly positive and supportive team to work in where we aren't just colleagues but friends.”
"From my interview through to settling into my role, I’ve consistently felt welcomed and supported – both within my category and across the wider team. I’ve been given valuable opportunities to develop and grow, which has helped lead to a promotion in under a year. Joining North Yorkshire Council, and Procurement and Contract Management in particular, has been the best career decision I’ve made."“I began my career as a Social Care Administrator within CYPS, having worked for NYC for over 15 years in a range of roles and directorates, I was keen to pursue a career change.
Although I had limited direct experience in procurement, my transferable skills were recognised by the Procurement Leadership Team. Through the supportive mentoring and high-quality training I received, I was able to upskill quickly and build strong confidence in procurement legislation and internal governance processes.
I greatly enjoy the variety the role offers and the positive impact my work has on delivering wider council priorities. Since joining the team in 2023 as a Category Procurement Officer, I have progressed into a Senior Commercial Officer role, reflecting both opportunities for development and the support of the team around me.”
We want to build on North Yorkshire’s natural capital, strong local economy and resilient communities, to improve the way local services are delivered and support a good quality of life for all. The council plan 2023 to 2027 sets out the council’s vision, ambitions and priorities for the next four years, as well as the approach we will take to achieve them.
We are a strong performing authority, with supportive political leadership and talented teams providing the platform to have a fulfilling, challenging and successful career in a truly stunning place.
A recent peer challenge found that the council is a good place to work, with strong leadership and a loyal and committed workforce who have access to well-regarded training and development.
We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice, offering a range of training and development opportunities and career progression, allowing you to manage your own development journey and empowering you to control your career. Your career can change with your life here in North Yorkshire.
We positively encourage flexible working, and we provide you with the technology you need to work from a wide variety of locations.
We believe in the importance of inclusion, which is why we are always working towards being a more diverse, equitable and inclusive employer. Find out more about our equality, diversity and inclusion work on our working for us page. You can bring your whole self to work, and we will support you to be the best that you can be.
Our values, behaviours and ambitions underpin everything we do.
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially make life a bit easier. These include:
You can find more information on the range of benefits we offer on our total rewards page.
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North Yorkshire is a thriving county that adapts to a changing world and remains a special place to live and work.
North Yorkshire's natural beauty is captured in its three areas of outstanding natural parks, national nature reserves, stunning coastlines, scenic rural villages, vibrant cities and market towns. North Yorkshire really is a beautiful, thriving and special place to live and work, rich in heritage and culture.
North Yorkshire features significantly in the ten best places to live in the UK in Halifax Quality of Life Survey. The Quality-of-Life index aims to quantify where living standards are highest in the UK by ranking local performance across a range of indicators. Local areas featured in the top ten included Richmond, Selby and Malton.
Figures released by the Office for National Statistics bulletin positions North Yorkshire as the safest place in England with extremely low crime rates.
In addition, the county benefits from excellent road and rail links, with easy access via the East Coast mainline, the A1(M) and A19. Leeds, York, Newcastle, Durham and Teesside are all easily commutable, and London and Edinburgh are just two hours away by train.
From its lively cities to pretty villages, rolling countryside and grand coastline, Yorkshire has so much to offer including great employment opportunities for your family members, along with a higher proportion of schools which are good or outstanding compared to national figures.
You can find out more about what North Yorkshire has to offer on the No place like North Yorkshire website.
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Find advice on making your application.
If you feel you have the skills, passion and drive that we are seeking, we want to hear from you.
For an informal chat about opportunities available across the county, please send your CV to sophie.hills@northyorks.gov.uk.
To apply for any role, please submit your application via our jobs and careers site.
We will not accept applications from agencies.