Assistant Director of Commercial Procurement, Contract Management and Social Value

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AD of Procurement, Contract Management and Social Values

Ref: 001591

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £83,210 - £92,939 per annum (AD2)

Hours: 36.66 per week

Location: Spindles Centre, West Street, Oldham, OL1 1HD

Closing Date : Sunday 5 July 2026

Interview Date: TBC.

About The Role:

We are seeking an experienced and driven Commercial Procurement, Contract Management and Social Value Manager to lead the delivery of high-quality commercial outcomes across our organisation.

This is a key strategic role within our organisation, responsible for leading and delivering high-quality commercial outcomes across procurement, contract management, and social value. You will play a central role in ensuring that all commercial activity is aligned to organisational priorities, delivers value for money, and meets regulatory requirements.

You will take ownership of the full commercial lifecycle, from early market engagement and procurement strategy through to contract award, mobilisation, and ongoing contract management. This includes overseeing supplier performance, managing risks, and ensuring that contracts are delivering the intended outcomes in terms of cost, quality, and service delivery.

A core element of the role is to embed and drive social value, ensuring that our procurement activity generates wider economic, social, and environmental benefits for our communities. You will work with internal stakeholders and suppliers to design meaningful social value commitments and ensure these are measured and delivered effectively throughout the life of the contract.

Working closely with senior leaders and service teams, you will provide expert commercial advice, influence decision-making, and support the development of robust sourcing strategies. You will also lead on improving commercial practices, strengthening governance, and promoting consistent, best-practice approaches across the organisation.

This role offers the opportunity to shape how the organisation manages its external spend, enhance supplier relationships, and deliver tangible benefits both operationally and for the wider community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver end-to-end procurement processes, including strategy, tendering, and contract award
• Manage contracts proactively, including performance, risk, and supplier relationships
• Embed and deliver social value requirements across all stages of procurement and contract management
• Develop and monitor KPIs and performance frameworks to ensure continuous improvement
• Provide expert commercial advice to senior stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with procurement legislation, policy, and governance frameworks
• Identify opportunities for savings, innovation, and improved service delivery
• Lead on dispute resolution, contract changes, and performance improvement planning

About You:

You will have:

• Proven experience in procurement and contract management within a complex organisation
• Strong knowledge of UK public procurement regulations and best practice
• Experience delivering social value outcomes in procurement
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Strong analytical, financial, and commercial acumen
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under pressure

About Us:

We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy. As we look to the future, the challenges may be significant, but so are the opportunities. We've identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact:

A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing.

We're looking for candidates who will support us to achieve our ambitions and we encourage you to download our Corporate Plan: Ready for the Future and our Oldham Plan for further information.

Our Values and Behaviours:

By driving innovation, investing in our people, and championing our communities, we will ensure that Oldham continues to be a place where everyone can live their best life. To support this, we have three core values which define who we are and how we operate. These are ' Proud, Ambitious, and Together' , and they shape our culture, inform our decisions, and inspire us to deliver on our commitments to the people of Oldham.

We have translated these values into five behaviours which guide our actions and are the standards we hold ourselves to, day in and day out:

• Work with a resident focus
• Support local leaders
• Committed to the borough
• Delivery high performance
• Take ownership and drive change

You can find out more about our values and behaviours on our greater.jobs Oldham page

Our Benefits Package:

At Oldham Council we offer a great benefits package for our employees, which includes the following:

• 25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10-years' service
• The option to purchase additional annual leave.
• An attractive LGPS benefit pension scheme with the option to make shared cost additional voluntary contributions.
• Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active.
• Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more.
• Salary sacrifice scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work.
• Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support.
• Staff recognition and celebration events.
• Peer support groups

Inclusive Recruitment:

We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, describing available working patterns, providing equipment or making changes to the workplace.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and therefore expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.

Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme please indicate this within the 'About You' or 'Supporting Statement' section of your application.

If you're an applicant with disabilities and have previously been in or currently in care, a carer, someone who has served in the Armed Forces, or you've participated in the GM Elevate Programme, and you meet the essential criteria of the role, you are guaranteed to reach the first stage of assessment under our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme .

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