Associate Policy and Procedures Lead

Birmingham City Council; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

LGPS

Annual leave

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Birmingham City Council is seeking an Associate Policy and Procedures Lead to shape the Council’s commercial policy framework and governance for procurement.

You will translate the Procurement Act 2023 into practical guidance, lead policy development, and coach colleagues across the Council to achieve compliant, value-driven procurement.

Qualifications

• Policy development and governance experience in a complex organisation.
• Ability to translate legislation into clear, practical guidance.
• Excellent written communication for concise policies and documents.
• Experience managing multiple projects with tight timescales.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for governance challenges.
• Stakeholder engagement and influencing across multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and improvement of commercial and procurement policies, procedures and guidance.
• Translate Procurement Act 2023 into practical, accessible policies and resources.
• Advise procurement colleagues on governance and policy best practice.
• Ensure policies align with corporate priorities and service delivery needs.
• Develop guidance, communications and training to embed consistent procurement practices.
• Monitor policy compliance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Manage policy projects and coach team members for development.

Skills

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Governance

Analytical thinking

Project management

Job description

Grade D - £45,091 – £53,460

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Equal Pay Programme

Working 36.5 hours per week

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.

Shape the policies that underpin procurement excellence. 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.

Permanent

About The Role

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.

About You

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.

Why Join Us?

At Birmingham City Council, you'll play a key role in shaping the governance and policy framework that supports procurement across one of Europe's largest local authorities. 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.

For any informal enquiries please contact: [e-mail]

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

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