Policy, Governance & Assurance Lead - Hybrid Procurement

WMJobs; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Birmingham City Council is seeking a Policy, Governance and Assurance Lead to establish and enhance the governance framework for commercial and procurement activities within one of the UK's largest public sector services.

The role requires extensive experience in procurement governance, regulatory compliance and strategic advisory to senior leaders, with a focus on risk management and agile change delivery in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience designing and leading procurement governance frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of procurement legislation and public sector regulation.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and leading organisational change.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the Council's commercial and procurement policies, procedures and governance framework.
• Ensure procurement activity complies with the Procurement Act 2023, the Local Government Transparency Code and wider requirements.
• Design and oversee the Commercial Governance and Assurance Framework with robust scrutiny, risk management and consistent application.
• Support the Commercial and Procurement Assurance Committee by reviewing major projects and providing challenge and advice.
• Lead the Council's transparency agenda and promote openness and accountability.
• Advise senior leaders on procurement legislation, governance and risk to shape strategic decisions.
• Lead the implementation of legislative and policy changes and embed them through guidance and training.
• Drive continuous improvement across Commercial and Procurement Services by simplifying processes and promoting innovation.
• Lead and develop a high-performing specialist team.

Skills

Procurement governance

Policy development

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Education

A Level 6 CIPS Diploma (or equivalent)

Job description

Birmingham City Council is seeking a Policy, Governance and Assurance Lead to establish and enhance the governance framework for commercial and procurement activities within one of the UK's largest public sector services.

The role requires extensive experience in procurement governance, regulatory compliance and strategic advisory to senior leaders, with a focus on risk management and agile change delivery in a hybrid working environment.