Commercial Compliance and Assurance Project Lead
Job Location:
Shrewsbury - UK
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Job Summary
- Develop and implement a comprehensive Commercial Compliance and Assurance Framework for the Council.
- Establish a strong governance and oversight approach for commercial decision-making.
- Ensure adherence to:
- Procurement Act 2023
- Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015)
- Procurement Regulations 2024
- Procurement Policy Notes (PPNs)
- Internal Contract Procedure Rules
- Delegations and Governance Requirements
- Procurement Act 2023
- Integrate compliance processes and controls throughout the Council.
- Lead a pilot implementation within a specific service area refining processes based on feedback.
- Create and deliver training on procurement and contract management compliance.
- Formulate final recommendations and improvement strategies.
- Facilitate the transition of the framework to a permanent Council employee.
- Extensive experience in public sector procurement governance compliance or commercial assurance.
- In-depth understanding of:
- Procurement Act 2023
- Public Contracts Regulations 2015
- Public Sector Procurement Best Practices
- Contract Management Governance
- Procurement Act 2023
- Proven experience in designing and embedding governance or assurance frameworks.
- Strong skills in stakeholder management and influence.
- Experience in developing policies controls and process enhancements.
- Exceptional analytical reporting and communication abilities.
- Experience in delivering training coaching and mentoring.
- Capability to manage complex strategic projects and achieve measurable results.
- MCIPS qualification or equivalent.
- Experience in local government.
- Background in procurement transformation.
- Experience with implementing Procurement Act reforms.
- Experience in complex public sector environments.
- 500 per day (Outside IR35)
- Contract until 31 March 2027
- Remote work with occasional travel to Shrewsbury
- Opportunity to lead a prominent commercial governance initiative
- Significant impact on the future of procurement and contract management within the Council
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
- Long-term contract with potential for lasting impact across the organization
Required Skills:
Essential Requirements Significant experience in public sector procurement governance compliance or commercial assurance. Strong knowledge of: Procurement Act 2023 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 Public Sector Procurement Best Practice Contract Management Governance Experience designing and embedding governance or assurance frameworks. Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills. Experience developing policies controls and process improvements. Excellent analytical reporting and communication skills. Experience delivering training coaching and mentoring. Ability to manage complex strategic projects and deliver measurable outcomes. Desirable Requirements MCIPS qualification or equivalent. Local Government experience. Procurement transformation experience. Experience implementing Procurement Act reforms. Experience working within complex public sector organisations. Whats on Offer 500 per day (Outside IR35) Contract Until 31 March 2027 Remote Working with Occasional Travel to Shrewsbury Opportunity to lead a high-profile commercial governance programme. Significant influence on the future development of procurement and contract management across the Council. Collaborative and supportive environment. Long-term contract with potential legacy impact across the organisation. Suitable for candidates with experience as a Commercial Governance Lead Commercial Assurance Manager Procurement Transformation Lead Senior Procurement Consultant Strategic Procurement Manager Procurement Governance Lead Head of Commercial Compliance or Procurement Programme Manager.
