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Shrewsbury / Predominantly Remote \| £360\.34 per day Hours: 37 hours per week Start Date: 14 September 2026 End Date: 31 December 2026 Working Hours: 9:00am 5:30pm Working Pattern: Predominantly remote with occasional travel to Shrewsbury
We are recruiting for an experienced Commercial Compliance & Assurance Project Lead to lead a significant procurement and contract management transformation project within a large public-sector organisation.
The organisation is developing a new hub-and-spoke Procurement and Contract Management model and requires an experienced commercial professional to design and implement a robust, proportionate commercial governance, compliance and assurance framework.
### The Role
This is a project-focused senior position with responsibility for taking the compliance and assurance framework from design through implementation, pilot and handover.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Designing an organisation-wide approach to commercial compliance and assurance
- Developing appropriate governance processes, controls and documentation
- Ensuring procurement activity complies with relevant procurement legislation and regulations
- Ensuring adherence to Procurement Policy Notes (PPNs), internal procedures, delegated authorities and contract rules
- Developing a proportionate assurance process for procurement and contract management decisions
- Ensuring appropriate oversight around risk, value for money and organisational priorities
- Managing a pilot implementation within one service area
- Monitoring compliance and capturing lessons learned from the pilot
- Refining xgikmsk processes and controls following implementation
- Developing and delivering commercial compliance and assurance training
- Producing a final report detailing benefits, findings and recommendations
- Handing over the completed framework to the permanent team
### Compliance & Governance
The successful candidate will also:
Ensure procurement transparency requirements are met Lead development and maintenance of procurement and contract management templates Develop guidance and information for internal and
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Commercial Compliance & Assurance Project Lead in Shrewsbury employer: Lynx Employment Services
As a leading employer in the compliance sector, we offer a dynamic work culture that prioritises flexibility and employee well-being, allowing you to thrive in a predominantly remote role while still enjoying the benefits of occasional collaboration in our Shrewsbury office. Our commitment to professional development ensures that you have ample opportunities for growth and advancement, making this an ideal environment for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
