Finance and Procurement Manager
| Posting date: | 02 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,140 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 September 2025 |
| Location: | Peterborough, Eastern England |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | JNCC Support Co |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 202542 |
Summary
This post will have a base in either Peterborough or Aberdeen.
JNCC has adopted a hybrid working approach, allowing colleagues to benefit from time in the office, with the flexibility also to work from home. Employees are expected to work from one of our office bases for a few days a month as a minimum, with attendance expected at regular face to face team meetings. Arrangements will vary by team and the exact balance will depend on the nature of your role. We can provide more details at the interview and offer stages.
Post background
The Procurement Manager role sits in the Finance & Planning Team and is key to delivering procurement & contracting services to the organisation. This role is to manage the Procurement Advisers and, in the team, to deliver a quality service to the organisation in all aspects of procurement and contracting.
Post Duties:
The post holder’s responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
• Responsible for leading, shaping, and delivering compliant and innovative procurement across JNCC. This role ensures alignment with government policy, maximises commercial value, and supports the delivery of strategic outcomes through high-quality supplier engagement and contract management.
• The postholder will play a key role in embedding the Procurement Act 2023, championing best practice, and mentoring internal stakeholders in their responsibilities.
Strategic Procurement Leadership
• Lead the development and implementation of JNCC’s procurement strategy in line with Defra group commercial policy.
• Act as the organisation’s procurement expert, advising senior management and programme leads on complex or high-risk procurements.
• Ensure full compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, UK Public Contracts Regulations (PCRs), and Cabinet Office guidance.
• Lead the development and implementation of JNCC’s procurement strategy in line with JNCC commercial policy.
• Act as the organisation’s procurement expert, advising senior management and programme leads on complex or high-risk procurements.
• Ensure full compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, UK Public Contracts Regulations (PCRs), and Cabinet Office guidance.
Commercial Governance & Assurance
• Oversee governance of procurement activity, including pipeline reporting, assurance of procurement routes, and contract registers.
• Lead pre-procurement planning, ensuring robust business cases, route-to-market decisions, and early market engagement.
• Implement and manage the organisational Scheme of Delegation for commercial approvals.
Risk Management & Continuous Improvement
• Maintain auditable records and ensure procurements are defensible and transparent.
• Support sustainable procurement, social value, modern slavery, and net zero targets in line with Defra and UK Government policy.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and innovation (e.g., through use of AI or digital tools).
External Liaison & Collaboration
• Represent JNCC in ALB (Arms Length Body) or Defra group procurement networks and participate in cross-government initiatives where appropriate.
• Lead collaborative procurements or shared commercial initiatives with partners where value for money can be achieved.
Person Specification
Technical Skills and Experience Required:
• MCIPS-qualified or equivalent or actively working towards chartered status or relevant professional experience providing equivalent technical skills.
• Demonstrable experience in public sector procurement, including end-to-end tendering and contract management with familiarity with sustainable procurement practices.
• Strong understanding of public procurement legislation, including the Procurement Act 2023, and its practical implications, ideally with familiarity with Government Commercial Function (GCF) standards and frameworks.
• Experience of working across stakeholders at multiple levels with proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, provide strategic advice, and deliver training or policy guidance.
• Excellent communication and drafting skills, especially in developing procurement documentation, guidance notes, and debrief letters.
• Strong analytical and risk assessment capability with a focus on value for money, probity, and audit compliance.
• Line management experience with ability to lead, motivate, and develop individuals to achieve performance goals.
• Experience in the production of and review of contracts
Behaviours
• Making Effective Decisions
• Leadership
• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace
In the event that we receive a large volume of applications we reserve the right to conduct the sift based on the lead Behaviour of Making Effective Decisions
Please see the CS Behaviours framework for more details at this grade:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/717275/CS_Behaviours_2018.pdf
JNCC has adopted a hybrid working approach, allowing colleagues to benefit from time in the office, with the flexibility also to work from home. Employees are expected to work from one of our office bases for a few days a month as a minimum, with attendance expected at regular face to face team meetings. Arrangements will vary by team and the exact balance will depend on the nature of your role. We can provide more details at the interview and offer stages.
Post background
The Procurement Manager role sits in the Finance & Planning Team and is key to delivering procurement & contracting services to the organisation. This role is to manage the Procurement Advisers and, in the team, to deliver a quality service to the organisation in all aspects of procurement and contracting.
Post Duties:
The post holder’s responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
• Responsible for leading, shaping, and delivering compliant and innovative procurement across JNCC. This role ensures alignment with government policy, maximises commercial value, and supports the delivery of strategic outcomes through high-quality supplier engagement and contract management.
• The postholder will play a key role in embedding the Procurement Act 2023, championing best practice, and mentoring internal stakeholders in their responsibilities.
Strategic Procurement Leadership
• Lead the development and implementation of JNCC’s procurement strategy in line with Defra group commercial policy.
• Act as the organisation’s procurement expert, advising senior management and programme leads on complex or high-risk procurements.
• Ensure full compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, UK Public Contracts Regulations (PCRs), and Cabinet Office guidance.
• Lead the development and implementation of JNCC’s procurement strategy in line with JNCC commercial policy.
• Act as the organisation’s procurement expert, advising senior management and programme leads on complex or high-risk procurements.
• Ensure full compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, UK Public Contracts Regulations (PCRs), and Cabinet Office guidance.
Commercial Governance & Assurance
• Oversee governance of procurement activity, including pipeline reporting, assurance of procurement routes, and contract registers.
• Lead pre-procurement planning, ensuring robust business cases, route-to-market decisions, and early market engagement.
• Implement and manage the organisational Scheme of Delegation for commercial approvals.
Risk Management & Continuous Improvement
• Maintain auditable records and ensure procurements are defensible and transparent.
• Support sustainable procurement, social value, modern slavery, and net zero targets in line with Defra and UK Government policy.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and innovation (e.g., through use of AI or digital tools).
External Liaison & Collaboration
• Represent JNCC in ALB (Arms Length Body) or Defra group procurement networks and participate in cross-government initiatives where appropriate.
• Lead collaborative procurements or shared commercial initiatives with partners where value for money can be achieved.
Person Specification
Technical Skills and Experience Required:
• MCIPS-qualified or equivalent or actively working towards chartered status or relevant professional experience providing equivalent technical skills.
• Demonstrable experience in public sector procurement, including end-to-end tendering and contract management with familiarity with sustainable procurement practices.
• Strong understanding of public procurement legislation, including the Procurement Act 2023, and its practical implications, ideally with familiarity with Government Commercial Function (GCF) standards and frameworks.
• Experience of working across stakeholders at multiple levels with proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, provide strategic advice, and deliver training or policy guidance.
• Excellent communication and drafting skills, especially in developing procurement documentation, guidance notes, and debrief letters.
• Strong analytical and risk assessment capability with a focus on value for money, probity, and audit compliance.
• Line management experience with ability to lead, motivate, and develop individuals to achieve performance goals.
• Experience in the production of and review of contracts
Behaviours
• Making Effective Decisions
• Leadership
• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace
In the event that we receive a large volume of applications we reserve the right to conduct the sift based on the lead Behaviour of Making Effective Decisions
Please see the CS Behaviours framework for more details at this grade:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/717275/CS_Behaviours_2018.pdf
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