Frameworks Strategy Manager

Lumina Energy; West Malling; Hybrid; GBP 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy firm in the UK is seeking a confident and strategic Frameworks Strategy Manager to support its Energy & Carbon Division. The successful candidate will lead the development of public sector frameworks, ensuring compliance and competitiveness while driving efficiency and innovation. With a salary of £58,350 per annum, the role offers numerous benefits including 25 days leave, life assurance, and a pension scheme with 6% employer contribution.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus birthday off

Life assurance cover (4x salary)

Pension scheme with 6% employer contribution

Discounts on retail and gym membership

Health cash plan and cycle to work scheme

Volunteer days and wellbeing programme

Tailored learning and development support

Qualifications

• Must have experience in strategic procurement frameworks.
• Should understand procurement regulations.
• Proven ability to deliver commercial value.

Responsibilities

• Develop a clear strategy for procurement and management of frameworks.
• Keep abreast of regulatory changes and market trends.
• Lead design, tendering and contract management of frameworks.
• Oversee procurement processes to ensure compliance.
• Provide leadership to the Frameworks Team.
• Work with stakeholders to deliver value-driven outcomes.
• Monitor performance and analyze results.

Skills

Experience developing and managing strategic procurement frameworks within the public sector

Understanding of procurement regulations and best practice

Ability to deliver commercial value and drive business growth

Experience managing teams and senior stakeholders

Strong influencing and problem-solving skills

Financially aware, experience tracking and reporting on KPIs

CIPS qualified

Job description

Location: Kings Hill, Kent / Hybrid

Salary/package: £58,350 per annum

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week

We’re looking for a confident and strategic Frameworks Strategy Manager to join LASER Energy, supporting the Energy & Carbon Division of Commercial Services Group. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the development of public sector frameworks that make a real impact, driving value, efficiency and innovation across a fast-growing division.

Who we are

LASER Energy’s mission is to deliver unique end-to-end solutions that help reduce energy costs and support the public sector on their journey to net zero.

Our Energy Framework is used by around 1/3 of all Councils in England and Wales and provides over £500M worth of gas and electricity to public buildings each year. In addition, our decarbonisation frameworks and services always aim to push the boundaries; we’ll explore new solutions and technologies to make sure the journey to net zero grows ever-greener and always more efficient – for us and our customers. All the while we strive to deliver on our goals, we also recognise how important it is to create an inviting, colourful place for our employees to work.

Why this role matters

As the Framework Strategy Manager, you’ll take ownership of how our frameworks are designed, procured and managed, making sure they’re compliant, commercially strong and meet the needs of our customers. You’ll play a key role in shaping how the division operates, identifying new opportunities and ensuring our frameworks remain competitive, flexible and high performing.

What you’ll be doing

• Develop and deliver a clear strategy for the procurement and management of frameworks that supports business goals.
• Keep up to date with regulatory change and market trends and use insights to shape framework development and improvement.
• Lead on the design, tendering and contract management of frameworks that meet regulatory and customer requirements.
• Oversee procurement processes from start to finish, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
• Provide strong leadership and direction to the Frameworks Team, building a supportive and high-performing culture.
• Work closely with stakeholders, suppliers and internal teams to deliver effective, value-driven outcomes.
• Monitor performance, analyse results and continuously improve frameworks based on feedback and data.

What we’re looking for

• Experience developing and managing strategic procurement frameworks within the public sector.
• Strong understanding of procurement regulations and best practice.
• Proven ability to deliver commercial value and drive business growth.
• Confident leader with experience managing teams and senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communicator with strong influencing and problem-solving skills.
• Financially aware, with experience tracking and reporting on KPIs.
• CIPS qualified.

What you’ll get in return

• Salary of £58,350 per annum
• 25 days annual leave, plus your birthday off
• Life assurance cover (4x salary)
• Pension scheme with 6% employer contribution
• Additional benefits including retail and gym discounts, health cash plan and cycle to work scheme
• Volunteer days and access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme
• Tailored learning and development support with real opportunities to progress

Why CSG?

Commercial Services Group (CSG) is the UK’s largest local authority-owned trading company (LATCO), generating over £800 million in revenue and supporting 16,000 education and public sector customers worldwide. With more than 1,800 employees across the UK, France, Dubai and Bangkok, we are working towards becoming the global leader in education and public sector solutions.

We are expanding rapidly, with annual growth of around 25 percent, supported by a blend of organic development, acquisitions and strategic partnerships. Our 33 trading businesses deliver a wide range of services including education management, IT, HR, legal, energy, procurement and supplies.

CSG is wholly owned by local authorities, and a significant proportion of our profits is reinvested into frontline public services. Over £77 million has already been returned, reflecting our commitment to combining commercial performance with meaningful social impact.

Inclusion & Accessibility

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from suitably qualified people of all backgrounds.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our application and interview process; please let us know if you require any.