Commercial Strategy & Policy Lead

Nottingham City Council; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits talented individuals at a forward-thinking council. As the Commercial Strategy and Policy Lead, you will head a dynamic team focused on shaping policies, ensuring compliance, and enhancing procurement activities. Your expertise in strategic procurement and contract management will be pivotal in driving continuous improvement and delivering best value services to the community. This role not only offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of citizens but also provides a supportive and innovative work culture. If you're passionate about leading change and fostering high-performing teams, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Competitive pay

Great leave entitlement

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Procurement and Contract Management.
• Expert knowledge of public procurement legislation and policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team shaping policy and ensuring compliance.
• Provide advice on risk mitigation and governance best practices.

Skills

Procurement

Contract Management

Policy and Governance

Team Leadership

Change Management

Strategic Procurement

Education

MCIPS qualification

PRINCE 2 Practitioner

Tools

Project Management tools

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday - Friday)

Salary: Starting Salary is £44,711 (Level one) rising to £47,754 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)

Location: Nottingham City Council, Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham NG2 3NG

Worker Category: Hybrid Worker

We've got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you've been looking for? Read on to find out more.

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement, and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive, and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven, and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

The Commercial Strategy and Policy Lead heads a small team that shapes policy, ensures compliance, and provides assistance to all Council service areas in support of commercial and procurement activities. The job holder will, with the team, provide a view of current and upcoming regulatory changes, develop appropriate tools and training for both operational and strategic procurement/contract management as well as providing advice to NCC on appropriate mitigation of risk and policy and governance best practice. Working collaboratively with the Commercial Hub and Service Areas, the job holder will work to create a culture of continuous improvement.

Supporting the Commercial Systems and Strategy Manager, the job holder will ensure the team actively and effectively promotes the Council's vision, values, aims, objectives, and priorities, putting our citizens first through the delivery of best value services.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Evidence of significant experience in Procurement, Contract Management, or Policy and Governance.
• MCIPS qualification or able to demonstrate equivalent through experience.
• Expert knowledge of strategic procurement process, public procurement legislation, and policy including emerging practice.
• Experience of successfully leading teams, motivating people, and creating high performing services.
• Experience of leading change programmes and bringing others on the journey.
• PRINCE 2 Practitioner level qualification, or equivalent desirable, or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience of developing and managing projects.

Closing Date: 6th May 2025

Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interviews will be held: TBC