Job Description

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Reference number

415378
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Salary

45,251
The starting salary for the role is 45,251
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP
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Job grade

Higher Executive Officer###

Contract type

Fixed term###

Length of employment

31st March 2026###

Type of role

Accountancy

Commercial

Finance

Procurement and Contracts Management###

Working pattern

Full-time###

Number of jobs available

5

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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Remote working (anywhere in the UK)

About the job

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Job summary

We are seeking a commercially astute Procurement Lead to drive the IAA's procurement activities. This role will lead the development and implementation of a procurement roadmap aligned with organisational goals, ensuring commercial compliance and value for money. The postholder will act as an advisor on procurement risk, and governance, and will influence procurement policy and practice.


The role will be pivotal in shaping our future contracts, building organisational capability, and delivering a professional procurement strategy aligned to public sector best practice.

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Job description

Procurement leadership

Lead the development and implementation of a procurement strategy (and relevant policies) aligned with IAA's corporate priorities and UK Procurement Act 2023. Lead organisational procurement planning, supporting key transformation areas including ICT, automation, and regional delivery. Champion best practice in commercial governance, embedding efficient, lean procurement systems. Act as an advisor to the executive team on commercial processes. Represent the organisation at relevant forums and working groups within the Home Office.
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Contract Assessment and Management

Assess the IAA's current contracts, software licenses, and service providers. Review contract terms and pending renewals, making recommendations as to next steps in the IAA's requirements. Implement a contract management solution that will enable monitoring and timely management of contract renewals.

Contract and Supplier Management

Assess and manage the IAA's contracts, software licenses, and service providers. Establish robust contract management practices, including performance monitoring and value assurance. Manage project timelines and resources to ensure successful implementation of new contracts. Create detailed change management plans that include timelines, milestones, and resources required. Coordinating across departments ensuring seamless implementation of procurement activity where relevant.

Governance & Compliance

Ensure procurement activity aligns with Cabinet Office controls and wider government commercial standards Provide advice on procurement risk, compliance, and legal considerations to leadership and project teams. Develop and maintain a commercial risk register and lead mitigation planning.

Stakeholder Engagement

Work closely with internal stakeholders to scope requirements and develop effective procurement solutions. Liaise with Home Office Commercial and Legal colleagues to ensure compliance and leverage shared frameworks. Influence and negotiate with senior stakeholders to align procurement outcomes with strategic objectives. ###

Person specification

Essential Criteria

Proven experience in public sector procurement, ideally within an ALB or central government context. Strong knowledge of UK public procurement regulations (PCR 2015, Procurement Act 2023) and government commercial frameworks. Demonstrable experience in leading complex procurements and managing supplier relationships. Demonstrable experience in managing commercial risk and influencing procurement policy. Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills. Strong analytical and commercial acumen. Experience supporting digital transformation or ICT procurement. Familiarity with Home Office or regulatory body procurement environments.

Desirable criteria

Understanding of the immigration advice or legal services sector. Member of (or working towards) the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply or equivalent experience.

Competencies required:

Making Effective Decisions. Working Together. Managing a Quality Service. Delivering at Pace.

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 45,251, Immigration Advice Authority contributes 13,109 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%

An information pack on the IAA is attached to this advertisement.

Things you need to know

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Selection process details

To apply for this role please send your CV and a Supporting Statement (statement no more than two sides of A4) detailing how you meet the criteria to the Hays Recruitment Team via the link at the bottom of the advert.


As you apply you will be invited to complete an Equality and Diversity Questionnaire. This is to assist the IAA in ensuring its recruitment processes are fair to all. The questionnaire is not seen by anyone involved in the selection process. Completing the questionnaire is not mandatory.


The above must be received by Hays no later than

17th July at 5pm.

The

proposed

timetable

for selecting a successful candidate is set out below. Candidates must be available for all interview dates:

Shortlisting completed and successful candidates invited to final interview by

w/c 21st July 2025

Interviews held online via Teams

24th-30th July

2025

(candidates must be available during this period) Candidates informed of interview outcomes by

31st July 2025.

Please note: If you have not received a response to your application by

22nd July 2025

unfortunately you will have not been invited to interview. Feedback will only be given to candidates who attend interview.


Hays Recruitment is managing this role on behalf of the Immigration Advice Authority. If you are interested in finding out more about this role, please reach out to:


Linda Todd - Linda.Todd@hays.com


Follow this link to apply: Immigration Advice Authority - Apply for vacancies - Find a job, build a career , Hays




Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.###

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.###

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:


UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements
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Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.



We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.###

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

Apply and further information

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The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).
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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : linda.todd@hays.com Email : linda.todd@hays.com
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Recruitment team

* Email : linda.todd@hays.com