Procurement & Commercial Policy and Compliance Officer job in Greater London

Salt; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Local Government authority in Greater London is seeking a Procurement & Commercial Policy and Compliance Officer for a 6-month contract. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the development and maintenance of procurement policies, ensuring compliance with UK regulations while providing strategic support to the Commercial Director. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of procurement ethics and best practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement policy and compliance.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to report on compliance.
• Understanding of UK Public Contract Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain procurement policy and compliance activities.
• Ensure compliance with the Procurement Code and guidelines.
• Monitor and report on procurement processes and controls.

Skills

Procurement Compliance

Policy Development

Data Analysis

Communication

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Procurement & Commercial Policy and Compliance Officer job in Greater London, Greater London

Client:

Salt

Location:

Greater London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

5

Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

I am currently partnered with a Local Government authority in Central London who require a Commercial Policy & Compliance Officer to join their team on a 6-month contract to support the Commercial Director in the provision of strategic support, development and planning for Commercial Services and the wider business, and in ensuring consistency of procurement policy and guidance across the business and alignment of their initiatives to the Procurement Code.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsibility for the creation, development and maintenance of procurement policy, guidelines and compliance activities, including bench-marking and implementation of best practice. To author user documentation, manuals, guidance notes, etc. in consultation with the Commercial Services leadership team and user department representatives.
• Responsibility for ensuring Commercial Services and wider organisational compliance with the Corporation’s Procurement Code and UK Public Contract Regulations, guidelines and agreed procurement policies; including measuring, analysing, validating and reporting on departmental compliance to procurement policy and processes.
• Responsibility for the development and maintenance of businesses Procurement Code and associated guidelines; leading on legal and policy requirements; reviewing committee reports where applicable; advising on procurement ethics and conflicts of interest.
• Responsibility for the development of a robust assurance framework maximising use of data and intelligence in order to empower, and hold to account, service departments and institutions to independently manage tactical procurement and contract management.
• Responsibility for the development and monitoring of Procurement controls and compliance, utilising tools, templates and methodologies to improve departmental and supplier satisfaction by implementing, monitoring and evaluating processes and controls and reporting on results.