Procurement Lead (Part-Time)

Job purpose

We are seeking a commercially astute Procurement Lead to manage and improve the IAA’s procurement and contract management activity. The role will support the Head of Finance to develop and deliver a clear procurement roadmap aligned with organisational priorities, ensuring compliance, value for money and effective management of commercial advice staff risk.

The postholder will be the main point of contact for procurement advice within the IAA, working with colleagues and with direction from Home Office Commercial to support compliant, proportionate and timely procurement decisions. The role will strengthen procurement policy, contract oversight, supplier management and organisational capability.

Key responsibilities

Procurement leadership

• Lead procurement planning and delivery across the IAA, including priority areas such as ICT, automation and regional delivery.
• Promote best practice in commercial governance, ensuring procurement processes are efficient, proportionate and compliant.
• Advise the Head of Finance and budget holders on procurement routes, approvals, commercial risks and value for money considerations.
• Represent the organisation at relevant commercial forums and working groups within the Home Office.
• Act as the lead liaison with Home Office Commercial on IAA procurement activity, ensuring appropriate engagement, assurance and escalation.

Contract review and pipeline management

• Review and maintain oversight of the IAA’s existing contracts, software licences and supplier arrangements.
• Identify upcoming contract end dates, renewal points and procurement requirements, recommending appropriate next steps.
• Maintain the contract register and commercial pipeline, ensuring planned activity is completed on time and in line with legislation, governance requirements and value for money principles.

Procurement, contract and supplier management

• Support the Head of Finance to implement practical contract management arrangements, including monitoring of contract terms, performance and renewal dates.
• Establish proportionate contract management practices, including supplier performance monitoring, review meetings, issue resolution and value assurance.
• Work with budget holders to define requirements, agree timelines and support the successful mobilisation of new contracts.
• Coordinate procurement activity across teams to support smooth implementation and clear ownership of actions.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure procurement activity aligns with the Procurement Act 2023, Cabinet Office controls, Home Office Commercial requirements and Government Commercial Function standards.
• Support appropriate procurement documentation, audit trails and decision records to demonstrate compliance and transparency. Develop and maintain a commercial risk register, working with the Head of Finance and relevant stakeholders to agree and monitor mitigation actions.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the first point of contact for procurement queries, providing clear advice and practical support to staff across the IAA.
• Work with internal stakeholders to scope requirements, consider sourcing options and develop effective procurement solutions.
• Liaise with Home Office Commercial and Legal colleagues to ensure the correct use of frameworks, approvals and commercial assurance routes.
• Work with the Head of Finance and Senior Leadership Team to align procurement activity with the IAA’s strategic objectives and operational priorities.

Additional responsibilities

• Provide a proactive, efficient and compliant procurement service for the IAA, using initiative and sound judgement to make evidence-based recommendations.
• Manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work at pace, including under pressure.
• Use IAA equipment, information and resources responsibly and in line with organisational policies.
• Undertake other reasonable duties within the scope of the role as required by the Head of Finance or relevant budget holders.

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) (opens in a new window)
• 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 (opens in a new window)

To apply for this role, please submit a copy of your CV and completed application form (available for download via advert on CSJ) to recruitment@immigrationadviceauthority.gov.uk 25th October 2026.

Please note that if you do not meet the essential criteria outlined in the application form, your application will not be progressed. We therefore encourage you to review the criteria carefully before applying.

We do not accept applications submitted via Indeed or through recruitment agencies. Applications will only be considered if they are submitted using the official application form accompanied by a CV sent directly to recruitment@immigrationadviceauthority.gov.uk.

If you have any issues please contact Recruitment@immigrationadviceauthority.gov.uk

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. Please send to astrid.murray@immigrationadviceauthority.gov.uk

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