37 hours per week
Maternity cover – fixed term for one year to October 2027
This role is office-based; however, it also offers some agile or remote working
We are seeking a dynamic and commercially astute Business and Commercial Lead Officer to drive income generation, manage commercial contract compliance, project management and procurement compliance. This is a key leadership role, responsible for identifying and delivering commercial opportunities, improving financial sustainability, and supporting service contract delivery.
You will work closely with senior leaders to shape and implement commercial strategies, ensuring that opportunities are aligned with corporate priorities and deliver measurable value.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead commercial activities within the waste and environment team
- Manage budgets, timelines, risks, and stakeholders effectively
- Manage, lead and guide the administrative team
- Support procurement and contract management activities
- Drive service improvements and innovation within waste and environmental operations
- Work collaboratively with internal teams, contractors, and partners
- Provide clear reporting and governance to senior leadership
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Proven project management experience (ideally with recognised qualification e.g. PRINCE2, APM, or equivalent experience)
- Strong commercial awareness, including experience of contracts, procurement, or supplier management
- Experience within the waste, environmental, or local government sector
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach
- Ability to manage complexity and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
Why Join Us?
Join a team that makes a real difference every day. Our waste and environmental service sits at the heart of the community—protecting local environments, improving public spaces, and supporting a more sustainable future. You’ll work alongside committed professionals who take pride in delivering essential services, embracing innovation, and driving continuous improvement.
We offer meaningful work, opportunities to develop your skills, and a supportive culture where your contribution is valued. If you’re motivated, practical, and want to be part of a team that keeps our communities clean, safe, and resilient, we’d love to hear from you.
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact David Wallis, Strategic Manager Waste and Environment at [email protected] or phone 07249116727
Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:
- Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
- Local Government pension scheme
- Discounted Solent ferry travel
- Island bus network discount
- Cycle to work scheme
- Staff parking permit scheme
- Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
- National and local discounts & benefits schemes
- Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
- Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)
To discover more about our careers please visit Jobs and careers - Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.
We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees. We are an equal opportunities employer, proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community.
We are a Disability Confident employer. Along with a number of commitments, this means, providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.
The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination, and this is supported by;
unacceptable behaviour policy
employee code of conduct
The Isle of Wight Council’s Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via [email protected] if you would like to receive a copy.
The Isle of Wight Council reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than stated, if required. To ensure your application is considered, it is recommended to submit your application promptly.
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We often receive a high volume of applicants for our vacancies. If you do not hear from the recruiting manager within three weeks of the closing date, we regret that your application will not have been successful on this occasion. Please revisit our job page for alternate posts that may be suitable.
