The Head of Procurement Policy will be expected to maintain detailed knowledge of procurement policy matters and legislation; a high level of understanding of policy and departmental issues; a broad awareness of political and current affairs; detailed knowledge of supply market and industry matters related to public procurement and their effect on market sectors; public departmental policies.Please see employer website for full job details & person specification.
Responsibilities
* Your responsibilities are wide ranging and include:Providing advice and guidance on public procurement to Ministers, Assembly Committees, and other senior stakeholders;
* Supporting the Executive to deliver The Public Procurement Policy Statement;
* Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to ensure policies and best practice guidance are developed to help deliver best value for money and wider Executive priorities;
* Establishing and maintaining appropriate relationships with similar procurement organisations in England, Scotland and Wales as well as CoPEs and the private sector;
* To liaise with Cabinet Office and the other Devolved Administrations to discuss matters relating to procurement policy through the Common Framework (Public Procurement Provisional Common Framework);
* Consulting with departments and CoPEs during the formation of public procurement policy proposals.
Skills and Qualifications
* Be a current member (or higher) of a Chartered Professional Body incorporated under or with Royal Charter;
* For example; Chartered Procurement Professional, Registered Architect, Chartered Engineer, Chartered Surveyor or hold a professional qualification of equal standing from another construction profession.
* Please note that the successful candidate must remain Registered/Chartered whilst in the post. Checks will be completed with the appropriate professional body to confirm Chartered/Registered membership status.
* AND Provide evidence that demonstrates the application of in-depth knowledge of existing public procurement legislation, policy, and practice as it applies to supplies and services and/or construction procurement.
* AND Demonstrate at least 2 years' management experience of successfully leading and managing a high performing team in complex operational and/or policy areas, setting strategic direction, managing change, and effective management of resources.
Further Information
Location: Clare House, 303 Airport Road West, Belfast.NICS Application form only.Vacancy closing date 17th April 2026 at 12 noon.Applications from females, young people (people under the age of 35), people with a disability and people from minority ethnic communities are particularly welcomed applications for this post. The Northern Ireland Civil Service is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Vacancy ID 1766661 Job ref. IRC324878 Job Sector Public Sector,Business, Policy and Projects Area Belfast Location Belfast Salary £61,673 - £64,469 per annum No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Permanent Weekly hours 37 Published date 30/03/2026 Closing date 17/04/2026 Worktime Monday to Friday, to be confirmed
Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 30 Apr 2026
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