Associate Policy and Procedures Lead

Birmingham City Council; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Birmingham City Council is seeking an Associate Policy and Procedures Lead to shape the commercial policy framework for its large procurement function. You will translate legislation into practical policies, support governance, and guide colleagues across the Council on best practice.

The role focuses on developing guidance, embedding consistent procurement practices, and monitoring compliance, with a strong emphasis on professional development and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Experience developing, implementing and maintaining policies, procedures or governance frameworks within a complex organisation.
• Excellent written communication, producing concise policies and guidance.
• Ability to translate complex legislation into practical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, review and continuous improvement of commercial and procurement policies, procedures and guidance.
• Translate requirements, including Procurement Act 2023, into accessible policies and resources.
• Provide expert advice on commercial policy, governance and procedural best practice.

Skills

Policy development

Governance

Legislative interpretation

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Training and guidance

Continuous improvement

Tools

Policy frameworks

Job description

Are you an experienced policy professional with a passion for governance, continuous improvement and translating complex legislation into practical guidance? Birmingham City Council is looking for an Associate Policy and Procedures Lead to join our newly established Commercial and Procurement Service. This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in developing the policies, procedures and guidance that support one of the UK's largest local authority procurement functions. You'll help ensure procurement activity is compliant, consistent and aligned with the Procurement Act 2023, while supporting colleagues across the Council to deliver ethical, innovative and value-driven procurement.

As an Associate Policy and Procedures Lead, you'll help shape the Council's commercial policy framework by:

• Leading the development, review and continuous improvement of commercial and procurement policies, procedures and guidance.
• Translating legislative and regulatory requirements, including the Procurement Act 2023, into practical, accessible policies and supporting resources.
• Providing expert advice to procurement colleagues and stakeholders on commercial policy, governance and procedural best practice.
• Working collaboratively across the Council to ensure procurement policies align with corporate priorities, financial objectives and service delivery needs.
• Developing guidance, communications and training that embed consistent procurement practices and improve commercial capability.
• Monitoring compliance with procurement policies, identifying opportunities for improvement and supporting the resolution of procedural issues.
• Managing policy development projects and leading the development of team members through coaching, performance management and professional development.
  We're looking for someone who combines excellent policy development skills with the ability to influence and engage a wide range of stakeholders. You'll bring:
• Experience developing, implementing and maintaining policies, procedures or governance frameworks within a complex organisation.
• Strong understanding of legislative interpretation, with the ability to translate complex requirements into clear, practical guidance.
• Excellent written communication skills, producing concise, accessible policies, procedures and supporting documentation.
• Experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities while delivering high-quality outcomes to agreed timescales.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, identifying practical solutions to complex procedural and governance challenges.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, building productive relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience leading or supporting the development of colleagues, with a commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
  Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city. The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence.
• A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
• An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
• A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
• A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
• A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.

We see the Council's role as providing strategic leadership - that's being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making. We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.

In return, we offer:

• The opportunity to influence how procurement policy is developed and implemented across a diverse and complex organisation.
• A collaborative and forward-thinking Commercial and Procurement Service committed to innovation, governance and continuous improvement.
• Opportunities to develop your expertise in policy, governance, legislation and organisational change.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities where service needs allow.
• A competitive Local Government Pension Scheme and generous annual leave entitlement.
• Access to a wide range of employee wellbeing initiatives and staff benefits.
• A rewarding career where your work will strengthen procurement governance, support better public services and deliver lasting benefits for Birmingham's residents.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.