A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.Contract type*
Permanent
*HMLR - Finance and Business Services - Commercial Group
*Commercial
Procurement and Contracts Management
*Flexible working, Full-time
*Contents*
* We have an exciting opportunity to join our Commercial Group as a Senior Procurement Manager. In this role, you will deliver professional commercial and contract advice and play a key part in ensuring that procurement activities throughout HM Land Registry are undertaken in accordance with the appropriate legislation, procurement regulations and prevailing Government guidelines and best practice.
You will gain exposure to driving transformation across the organisation and be at the forefront of the Commercial Group supporting this by helping to shape and develop commercial capability. We will support your continuous professional training and on-going investment in learning and development.
*HM Land Registry is focused on providing a more digitally enabled and customer-focused future for its Land Registration activities and becoming a more digital data-driven registration business. The scope of the tenders can be high profile and significant in value, and youll have the opportunity to network with other government commercial teams.
*Lead and manage part of the Commercial Group, ensuring compliance with HMLRs commercial obligations and in accordance with its objectives; plan and prioritise commercial activity within the Team, providing and completing appropriate Management Information to support the commercial agenda.
* Engage with suppliers in the marketplace, across a variety of stages within the procurement process (including pre-market engagement, pre and post contract award) to ensure a competitive landscape and supply chain.
* Manage the procurement processes, to ensure activities are undertaken in accordance with the appropriate legislation, procurement regulations and prevailing Government (Crown Commercial Service) guidelines and best practice.
* Develop commercial practices and processes and ensure commercial risk controls are in place; make informed commercial decisions and recommendations, understanding the impact of these upon the business as a whole.
* Communicate openly and effectively with stakeholders of all levels from across the business, translating complex commercial decisions into relatable concepts to promote understanding of wider business needs and securing buy-in.
* Engage with key stakeholders across HMLR to provide professional commercial advice and ensure that effective and efficient commercial activity delivers the best value for HMLR; deliver commercial engagements in a manner which engenders a good understanding of commercial responsibility and gives an enhanced customer service.
* Use their credible experience and expertise to influence and advise senior stakeholders with commercial activities.
* understand priorities and be responsible for delivery.
* Please note that due to the nature of the role you will be required to work full time. There will also be a requirement for occasional travel to other HM Land Registry Offices, which will include overnight stay(s).
*Hold or be working towards (if not already held) a full professional qualification in procurement and supply at MCIPS (Professional Membership of Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) or equivalent.
* Proficient in MS Excel
*Experience of procuring goods and / or services and contract management in a similar environment
* Experience of delivering high quality and practical procurement related advice, guidance (policies, procedures and templates) and management information
* Excellent planning and organising skills including ability to prioritise workload
* Experience of presenting commercial and business-related training content
* Experience in coaching and developing colleagues and stakeholders in Commercial best practice, in order to increase commercial capability within the organisation
* Ability to lead a Team to drive performance and engagement
Where an individual taking up the responsibility will be based in Swansea Office, the ability to speak Welsh is desirable.
Hold or be working towards (if not already held) a full professional qualification in procurement and supply at MCIPS (Professional Membership of Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) or equivalent.
*Hold or be working towards (if not already held) a full professional qualification in procurement and supply at MCIPS (Professional Membership of Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) or equivalent Proficient in MS Excel
*Alongside your salary of £44,081, HM Land Registry contributes £12,770 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
#They are the foundation of all we have achieved and all we aspire to in the future. We have a strong and positive culture, a commitment to inclusivity, an emphasis on continuous learning and development, and flexible ways of working. We offer competitive pay and annual leave, attractive pension options and a wide range of other benefits.
* *You can find more information on our rewards package on our website.
*To apply, you will need to attach your CV where prompted in the online application form and complete a Technical skills section and Personal Statement by no later than 11:55pm on Monday 28th July 2025.
Experience of procuring goods and / or services and contract management in a similar environment
Hold or be working towards (if not already held) a full professional qualification in procurement and supply at MCIPS (Professional Membership of Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) or equivalent
* Proficient in MS Excel
Experience of delivering high quality and practical procurement related advice, guidance (policies, procedures and templates) and management information
The final stage will consist of a pre-prepared presentation and a blended interview, which will be conducted as a video interview using MS Teams during week commencing 11th August 2025.
Prompt notes may be referred to within the video interview if required.
Please note that we will not be testing any of the desirable Experience criteria throughout this process.
HMLR is accredited to the Disability Confident Scheme, which denotes organisations which have a positive attitude towards disabled people. For more information see Artificial Intelligence in recruitment, Civil Service Careers.
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
*Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
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.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
*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.
*If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance to the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, please email hrresourcingteam2@landregistry.If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from HM Land Registry then you may take your complaint to the Civil Service Commission: