Procurement Assurance Manager

Notting Hill Genesis; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent annual leave

Flexible working

Health cash plan

Staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Life Assurance x4

Job summary

Notting Hill Genesis is seeking a Procurement Assurance Manager to lead governance, assurance and reporting across the procurement lifecycle for one of London’s largest housing associations.

You’ll work closely with stakeholders to ensure compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, publish procurement notices on time, and drive improvements in governance and transparency across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering procurement assurance and governance programs.
• Knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
• Proven ability to publish procurement notices and report on compliance.
• Ability to train and advise managers on procurement obligations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities.
• Ability to prioritise deadlines with high attention to detail.
• Experience leading continuous improvement in governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and continuous improvement of procurement assurance and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with Procurement Act 2023 and related regulations.
• Develop procedures to support statutory procurement reporting requirements.
• Oversee publication of procurement notices within deadlines.
• Build relationships across directorates as a procurement partner.
• Deliver training and guidance on procurement legislation and reporting obligations.
• Analyse procurement data to identify risks, trends and improvements.

Skills

Procurement governance

Procurement assurance

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical capability

Excel / data analysis

Communication / negotiation

Attention to detail

Project management

Regulatory reporting

Continuous improvement

Education

CIPS Level 4 qualification (or willingness to work towards achieving it)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Salary: £49,955 to £55,506 per annum for 35 hours per week.

Location: Bruce Kenrick House, 2 Killick Street, London N1 9FL

Workplace Type: Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office

What you’ll do

Do you have a passion for governance, compliance and improving the way procurement operates? Are you looking for an opportunity to shape how one of London’s largest housing associations delivers transparent, compliant and value-driven procurement?

We’re looking for an experienced Procurement Assurance Manager to join our Procurement team at Notting Hill Genesis.

Reporting into the Procurement function, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the organisation complies with the Procurement Act 2023 by leading the development, implementation and ongoing management of procurement assurance, governance and reporting processes. You’ll work closely with stakeholders across the business, providing expert advice, training and guidance whilst ensuring statutory procurement notices are published accurately and within regulatory timeframes.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence procurement best practice across the organisation, strengthen governance and help embed transparency throughout the entire procurement lifecycle.

How you’ll do it

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of procurement assurance, reporting processes and compliance frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and associated public procurement regulations.
• Develop and implement procedures that support statutory procurement reporting requirements.
• Lead on the publication of procurement notices through the central digital platform within required legislative deadlines.
• Build strong working relationships across directorates, acting as a trusted business partner on procurement assurance and compliance matters.
• Deliver training, guidance and advice to managers and stakeholders on procurement legislation and reporting obligations.
• Analyse procurement data to identify compliance risks, trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Produce insightful reports and recommendations that support informed decision-making.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to ensure procurement information is accurate, timely and compliant.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen governance, transparency and value for money.
• Keep up to date with changes in procurement legislation and ensure these are embedded into organisational policies and procedures.
• Promote a culture of accountability, compliance and excellent customer service across the organisation.

The ideal candidate

We believe great service starts with great people, and we are committed to recruiting and developing passionate, enthusiastic, and talented individuals who can add value to our thriving organisation.

Pending confirmation of legislative changes, this role may require a qualification to demonstrate competence. If not already qualified, there may be an expectation to study towards a professional qualification.

• CIPS Level 4 qualification (or willingness to work towards achieving it).
• Excellent knowledge of Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and a strong understanding of the Procurement Act 2023.
• Experience developing or managing procurement governance, assurance or compliance processes.
• Strong understanding of procurement reporting requirements and statutory compliance.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders and influencing at all organisational levels.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong analytical capability with experience interpreting procurement or performance data.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, alongside strong data analysis abilities.
• Ability to prioritise multiple deadlines whilst maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience improving processes and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

What’s in it for you?

Once you join us, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to grow within our organisation. You’ll also have access to a wide range of learning opportunities to help you achieve and maximise your potential.

Benefits include:

• Excellent annual leave allowance and flexible working opportunities (qualifying period may apply)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay in addition to statutory entitlements (qualifying period may apply)
• Employee assistance - free confidential advice and counselling services provided by independent specialist organisations.
• Health cash plan
• Staff discounts - we give our staff access to discounts at hundreds of major retailers, gyms, restaurants, entertainment, days out, insurance, and much more.
• Interest free loans - season ticket loan, tenancy deposit loan, and training loan
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Life Assurance x 4 annual salary

All about us

Notting Hill Genesis is a not-for-profit organisation providing affordable homes for Londoners and it is now one of the largest housing associations in London. We are both a landlord and a developer, with more than 65,000 existing homes and 10,000 more in our pipeline and we employ around 1,800 employees. For more information on what we do and what makes us different please visit:https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/

We welcome applications from everyone. We actively monitor the diversity of our workforce and strive to show equal representation throughout all levels of the organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident employer amongst other diversity commitments.

To find out more about our approach to equality, diversity and inclusion please visit: https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/diversity-is-our-strength/

Selection Process

Closing date is 17 August 2026.

Step 2: Successful candidates will be invited to interview