Property Strategic Procurement Lead (Secondment/Fixed Term Contract)

Thames Valley Police; Cherwell District; Hybrid; GBP 67,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Flexible working conditions

Lifestyle discounts

Career development opportunities

Local government pension scheme

Job summary

Thames Valley Police is seeking a Property Strategic Procurement Lead on a secondment/fixed term contract (9-12 months) to join the Procurement Department, hybrid in Kidlington.

You will lead strategic procurement across estate projects, apply Playbooks, manage stakeholders, and drive value for money while ensuring governance and contract management excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management, property maintenance and related contracts.
• Knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts and commercial governance.
• Experience applying public sector playbooks and procurement strategies.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence outcomes.
• Analytical and able to provide clear commercial advice.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic procurement across property-related projects and programmes.
• Develop procurement strategies and identify opportunities for value for money.
• Engage stakeholders and manage supplier relationships.
• Provide expert guidance on construction procurement and contract management.
• Ensure governance and risk management across projects and programmes.

Skills

Facilities management

Property maintenance

Compliance contracts

Early supplier engagement

Risk management

NEC and JCT contracts

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial governance

Job description

Property Strategic Procurement Lead (Secondment/Fixed Term Contract)

Department Procurement, Finance

Location Kidlington, Home Address (Hybrid)

Rank/Grade TVP Broad Band 5L

Band 5L, circa £73,929 per annum, plus benefits

Secondment/Fixed Term Contract 9-12 months from start

Help Shape the Future of Our Estate

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Procurement Department on an interim basis as a Property Strategic Procurement Lead, supporting the delivery of the Force's Estates Transformation Programme.

This key role will act as the Force's Construction Procurement Subject Matter Expert, providing specialist market insight, commercial advice and procurement expertise to support the successful delivery of a major transformation programme. Working closely with senior stakeholders, project teams and external partners, you will influence strategic decision-making and help shape the future of the Force's estate and procurement function.

This position is ideally suited to an experienced procurement professional with a strong public sector background and expertise in construction, estates and facilities management procurement.

About the Role

As Property Strategic Procurement Lead, you will provide strategic procurement leadership across a diverse range of property-related projects and programmes. You will use your market knowledge and commercial expertise to develop procurement strategies, identify opportunities for innovation and value for money, and ensure procurement activity supports the successful delivery of the Estates Transformation Programme.

You will play a key role in engaging stakeholders, managing supplier and market relationships, and providing expert guidance on construction procurement, contract management and commercial risk. Working collaboratively across departments, you will help drive effective decision-making and support the delivery of long-term estate objectives.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a highly motivated and commercially astute procurement professional who can demonstrate:

• Extensive knowledge, market insight and practical experience of facilities management, property maintenance and compliance service contracts.
• The ability to analyse market trends, supplier capabilities, emerging delivery models and commercial opportunities. Experience of small works and capital projects would be advantageous.
• Experience of applying the UK Government's Construction Playbook across public sector procurement activities, including translating Playbook principles into practical procurement strategies.
• Proven expertise in areas such as early supplier engagement, risk management and collaborative contracting approaches.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts, commercial risk allocation and procurement strategies, with the ability to deliver value for money whilst maintaining fairness, transparency and robust commercial governance.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience of working within complex environments, building consensus and influencing outcomes.
• The ability to positively challenge, navigate resistance and work collaboratively to achieve programme objectives.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, innovation and professional development, with experience of promoting a culture of learning, curiosity and constructive challenge.
• Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide clear and confident commercial advice to a range of audiences.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in a high-profile transformation programme that will have a lasting impact on the Force's estate. You will work with senior leaders and experienced professionals to deliver innovative procurement solutions, influence strategic decisions and help shape the future direction of both the estate and procurement functions.

If you are an experienced procurement professional looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a public sector environment, we would love to hear from you.

If you are a permanent member of staff applying for this role, please note it will be offered on a secondment basis. Important: All secondments must be supported in writing by your Line Manager and Head of Department/Commander or Deputy. Please attach written approval from your line manager and Head of Department in your application. If the secondment is not supported then the role may be offered on a fixed term contract basis, but this has implications including loss of continuous service protections.

Please note: Shift allowance, on-call or other job related allowances from the previous role will not be protected unless they are attached to the new role for the duration of the secondment.

As part of the Thames Valley Police family you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits:

• 30 days annual leave per annum
• pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays)
• flexible working conditions
• a wide range of lifestyle discounts
• career development opportunities
• option to join a local government pension scheme

For more information on our benefits, please visit the supporting you page, via the link at the bottom of the advert.

The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 13 September 2026

At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities. Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission. As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more About Us .

Working Smart. You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day. In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce.

SupportingYou. Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do. Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we'll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives. We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with.We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card. Learn more about how we will beSupporting You .

Developing You. We promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential.

Vetting

All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis. As part of our ongoing commitment to fair and transparent recruitment, we provide guidance on how AI may be used during the application and interview processes. Please familiarise yourself with our AI Guidance for Applicants - TVP Careers