Senior Supply Chain Capability and Assurance Manager

Contract Type: Permanent Full-Time, 35 hours

Salary: Starting from £65,913 per annum (London weighted salary) or £57,900 per annum (Regional Salary) dependant on experience

Grade: 11

Reporting Office: London, Stratford or Manchester, Trafford

Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more.

Overview: This is an exciting opportunity to shape and build from the start making a real impact. We’re strengthening our central Supply Chain team and you’ll play a pivotal role in setting up the policy, compliance and reporting capability that will underpin how we buy, manage contracts and assure governance across the organisation. As Senior Policy & Compliance Manager (Supply Chain), you’ll lead the development and oversight of policy, compliance, reporting and controls across the full supply chain and contract/commercial lifecycle. We’re setting up and strengthening the way we work: consistent processes, reliable contract data, clear governance, strong reporting, and proactive risk management. You’ll help turn “good practice” into business-as-usual through tools, training, systems and simple, scalable standards. You’ll report to the Supply Chain Director, lead a small team and play a key role in creating the standards and governance that support better outcomes across the organisation.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and oversight of policy, compliance and reporting across the supply chain and contract management lifecycle.
• Develop and execute the Supply Chain plan, aligning category management with long‑term procurement priorities.
• Embed best‑practice processes, systems and governance and drive continuous improvement in how the framework is adopted.
• Own the essentials: contract management systems, contracts register and data quality, ensuring documentation meets governance standards.
• Use business and risk reporting to spot issues early, manage risk and drive mitigation.
• Lead and develop a small team (2 direct reports) and partner confidently with internal stakeholders and suppliers.

What you’ll bring: You’re a strategic thinker, detail‑sharp compliance leader who can turn policy into simple, usable ways of working and bring people with you. You’ll have:

• Significant experience in procurement and supply chain policy, compliance and/or contract management, plus audits/policy development and system implementation.
• Strong knowledge of procurement law, regulatory reporting and supplier management.
• Confidence engaging stakeholders, delivering training, tools and templates to embed consistent practice across teams.
• Experience in housing or another regulated environment.
• Ability to hit the ground running straight away.

Qualifications: Degree or equivalent experience in buying, supply chain, business, or compliance.

EEO Statement: L&Q strongly believe a diverse and inclusive workforce is important, and inclusion is part of our core values and everyday working practices. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, please email lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk.