- To be responsible for managing the development and improvement of a robust, auditable and transparent Procurement, Commercial and Contract Management system (Procurement and Commercial Management Control Framework), that ensures policies, process and templates are developed to support the need to source, select, manage and deliver the diverse range of works, good and services required by HS2.
- To be responsible for producing new, and updating existing, policies, processes and templates that are compliant with the Procurement Act 2023, Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 and any applicable Cabinet Office guidance (i.e. Procurement Policy Notes, Government Playbooks etc).
- To be responsible for assisting with the implementation and management of measures and review processes to protect HS2 and the commercial programme from non-compliance from Procurement regulations and commercial policies and procedures, and inconsistencies of approach to the market.
- To be accountable the delivery of change initiatives from identification through to delivery including approvals and Procurement and Commercial Management Control Framework updates.
- To be responsible for delivering process improvement workshops to identify ideas and solutions to support the delivery of greater efficiency through the identification of better ways of working.
- To be responsible for facilitating Lessons Learned reviews and feedback process improvements into the Procurement and Commercial Management Control Framework and commercial policies and processes.
- To be responsible for the delivery of Policy and Process training within the directorate and the wider teams as identified.
- To be responsible for regularly liaising with the Department for Transport’s (DfT’s) Virtual Procurement Policy Team (VPT) and Commercial Knowledge Network (CKN) regarding updates to Government procurement and commercial policies and procedures and ensuring any updates are communicated to the relevant teams.
- Actively promoting and embedding Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work. Supporting and complying with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI.
- Analytical skills with the ability to review and interpret procurement legislation/guidance and present improvements to processes, procedures, templates and systems
- Ability to produce and present high quality, clear and consistent documents for a variety of audiences
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload
- Ability to manage and facilitate meetings and workshops with internal colleagues to achieve desired outcomes
- Ability to develop and maintain positive stakeholder relationships across the organisation
- Understanding of procurement and contact management processes
- Knowledge and understanding of applicable EU and UK procurement legislation (i.e. Procurement Act 2023, Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 etc)
- Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies and process mapping.
- Experience of working within a procurement, contract management or commercial structure
- Experience of working in an environment where quality and consistency of documentation is a business priority
- Experience of managing the gathering and analysing of information from multiple stakeholders and sources, and interpreting this into clear procedures, processes and templates
The post-holder is expected to behave at all times in a manner consistent with the HS2 values of Safety, Leadership, Integrity and Respect. It is expected that you will actively promote and embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI.
As HS2 Ltd do not hold a sponsorship license from the Home Office, we are not able to provide sponsorship to any applicant. Applicants must already have the Right to Work in the UK at the time of application and our process involves a Right to Work validation prior to the interview stage. Note, there are certain types of time-bound visas that we cannot accept. Any offers made to applicants will be subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks which include Nationality & Immigration Status, employment references, DBS, Financial and Education checks.
We ask for a variety of detail in your online application, however we perform the first assessment of suitability for a role based solely on the information in your CV. In a further development of our efforts to create a more diverse workforce, your CV will be anonymised and personal information will be removed during the first stage of the application review. This removes bias from the process and makes it even more important that you attach an updated word version of your CV for each new application ensuring you include evidence directly related to the criteria in the job advert. Watch this video on how we remove bias in the recruitment process: Removing bias in the recruitment process - YouTube
Any applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Policy and Process Manager in Birmingham employer: HS2
As a Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor with us, you'll be part of a dynamic team working on one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects, HS2, in the vibrant setting of West London. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that prioritises safety and professional growth, offering hybrid working options and a competitive salary package. Join us to not only advance your career but also contribute to a project that shapes the future of transport in the UK.
