Procurement Governance and Capability Manager – London Fire Brigade

The LFB is embarking on a multi-year transformation journey to provide the best possible service to London. This includes enhancing our procurement and commercial capabilities through robust systems, efficient processes, and a focus on delivering value.

To support this transformation, we are recruiting a Procurement Governance and Capability Manager role. This pivotal position will form part of the Procurement Operations and Enablement management team, helping to shape the future of procurement at the London Fire Brigade.

This role focuses on ensuring compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and other regulations by developing policies, frameworks, and training programs. You will lead the creation of capability roadmaps and drive the adoption of best practices in procurement governance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain procurement policies, processes, and compliance frameworks.
• Create and implement a capability roadmap and training materials for the procurement team.
• Oversee compliance metrics, procurement cycle times, and reporting.
• Promote procurement best practices through user engagement and accessible materials.
• Ensure alignment with the Procurement Act 2023 and other regulatory requirements.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in public sector procurement governance and compliance.
• Strong understanding of the Procurement Act 2023 and public procurement regulations.
• Proven ability to develop and implement procurement training and capability frameworks.
• Experience managing compliance metrics and driving continuous improvement.