This is an exciting opportunity for a Vendor Compliance Manager to oversee and ensure adherence to vendor compliance standards within the Procurement & Supply Chain department. The role requires a strong focus on maintaining compliance within the public sector in Birmingham.
Client Details
The Government Property Agency is the largest property holder in government, with more than £2.1 billion in property assets and over 55% of the government's office estate.
We are transforming the way the Civil Service works by creating great places to work, leading the largest commercial office programme in the UK, working towards halving carbon emissions from government offices, and achieving greater value for taxpayers. And we are looking for innovative, solutions-focused people to join our team.
Representing the best covenant in the UK - His Majesty's Government - we are leading transformational programmes such as the Government Hubs Programme, Whitehall Campus Programme and Net Zero Programme, as well as delivering modern, cost-effective real estate service solutions.
Innovation and progress are at the heart of our behaviours. We foster a culture of lifelong learning, where curiosity and self-improvement are encouraged. And we're dedicated to becoming a leading, inclusive employer both in the external market and throughout the Civil Service. Our strong emphasis on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is not just about driving inclusion across our organisation, it is also about ensuring our services meet the needs of government departments and the civil servants who use our spaces.
Description
Lead the end-to-end Vendor Engagement process, ensuring transparency and fairness in vendor compliance.
Collaborate with various stakeholders, including vendors and National Technical Authorities, to maintain a robust compliance framework for the GovPass certification process.
Coordinate the testing and evaluation of new vendors in collaboration with technical service suppliers to uphold industry and accessibility standards.
Implement continuous improvements to ensure our Vendor Engagement process meets evolving needs and remains fit for purpose, contributing to the overall success of the GovPass initiative.
Ensure any product a vendor puts through the Vendor Engagement process meets all industry standards and accessibility standardsProfile
We are looking for a motivated and driven individual to deliver the Vendor Compliance process with:
Strong communication skills and is comfortable briefing at a senior level
Customer focused and organised with an ability to rapidly analyse complex problems and find solutions
Resilient, adaptable and comfortable working in a fast paced and evolving environment
Driven and focused to deliver within the public sector
Collaborative and inclusive ways of working and can build trust across diverse teams and stakeholders
Is able to communicate to external bodies and industry specialistsJob Offer
Salary £41,055 per annum
Hybrid working - 2 days per week from any office of the following - which ever is easiest - Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Manchester, Cardiff, Swindon, Nottingham
Comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being.
Generous 28.9% Civil Service PensionIf you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge as a Vendor Compliance Manager in the public sector, apply now to join this thriving organisation in Birmingham