Interim Procurement Officer

Overview

Interim Procurement Officer will support the review and update of procurement governance, policy, procedures, and processes for a Local Authority‑owned company to ensure compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and alignment with the Council’s Procedure Rules. This temporary role is situated within the public sector.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyse procurement information, contracts, and project data.
• Support the development of updated Procedure Rules and process documentation.
• Draft templates, guidance notes, and workflow materials.
• Develop process maps using agreed formats.
• Review Procurement Act 2023 requirements and incorporate them into documentation.
• Assist with pipeline analysis and route‑to‑market planning.
• Liaise with council procurement, legal, and finance teams.
• Prepare materials for consultation and governance meetings including Board of Directors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in public sector procurement.
• Understanding of PCR 2015 and Procurement Act 2023.
• Evidence of working and using public sector regulations.
• Experience in or understanding of the construction/development sector preferred.
• Strong documentation and procedure writing skills.
• Process mapping experience.

Job Offer

3‑month interim opportunity with a leading public sector body, paying £350 per day (Inside IR35). You will be required to be on site in Liverpool a minimum of 1 day a month and be flexible depending on organisation needs.

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