Procurement Policy Manager in Manchester

As Policy Manager at NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS), you'll play a key role in shaping, maintaining and embedding policy frameworks that support consistent, compliant and high-performing service delivery across our organisation. You'll ensure policies remain current, practical and aligned to government guidance and NHS priorities. This role translates complex external policy, regulation and guidance into clear, usable frameworks that enable teams to deliver confidently and consistently. You'll provide expert advice on policy development and interpretation, lead policy governance and assurance, and support stakeholders to implement policy changes effectively across the business. This role is primarily home-based, with monthly visits to our Salford office for collaboration and key meetings.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development, review and maintenance of organisational policies within Customer Strategy.
• Interpreting government, NHS and sector-specific guidance and translating this into clear, actionable policy.
• Supporting teams to embed policy into day-to-day operations, frameworks and ways of working.
• Providing expert advice and guidance on public sector procurement policy compliance, governance and assurance.
• Coordinating policy impact assessments, approvals and change communications.
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and consistency.
• Interpreting legislation, policy notes, and statutory guidance, providing clear and actionable advice to procurement colleagues.

Qualifications

• Strong experience developing, reviewing and managing policy within a complex organisation.
• Knowledge of public sector or NHS policy environments and associated governance requirements.
• Critical thinking and the ability to evaluate complex policy environments, identifying risks, implications, and required actions.
• Experience supporting policy implementation and operational embedding.
• Confidence engaging and influencing stakeholders at multiple levels.
• A structured, detail-focused approach with the ability to balance governance and practicality.
• Experience working within the NHS or wider public sector.
• Exposure to customer strategy, procurement or shared services environments.
• Experience supporting audits, assurance or compliance activities.
• Procurement Qualifications (i.e. CIPS Level 4 or equivalent).

About NHS SBS

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) serves the NHS by delivering corporate services. We are a joint venture working with Sopra Steria to provide value for money to the taxpayer and support NHS employees, patients and suppliers.

EEO and Accessibility

Proud members of the NHS family, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We strive to be a diverse organisation and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability who meets the minimum criteria for the role.

Benefits

• £5,400 car allowance
• 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days
• Private medical, life assurance, pension, flexible benefit package
• 3 days paid volunteering and 5 days paid carers leave
• Flexible working arrangements and other ways of working to support work/life balance