Procurement Project Lead

The Procurement Project Lead role is to specifically assist the council in achieving service change, to lead on its implementation and to successfully achieve the required outcomes.

The role will work alongside the Procurement Lead Officer and will be responsible for:

• implementation of the updates required to comply with the Procurement Act 2023, in line with the council's Corporate plan, drafting and implementing a Social Value in Procurement Policy


• creating and delivering training programmes for budget managers and officers to ensure compliance with, and understanding of, the changes made to procurement processes


• updating the Code of Procurement to encompass the above changes


• day-to-day support of the procurement activity, as required. This could be developing existing procurement processes, considering alternative routes to market, and managing the procurement process from project start-up through to award.


The responsibilities outlined above cannot totally encompass or define all tasks that may be required of the post holder. The outline of responsibilities given above may, therefore, vary from time to time without materially changing either the character or level of responsibility or grade., For many of our roles (and where it is possible) we are currently working remotely and anticipate in the future returning to a hybrid office model on a flexible basis. This will still include work-from-home and flexi-time opportunities to provide a good work-life balance whilst ensuring that teams benefit from in-person interaction. Candidates should therefore be within commutable distance of our offices in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire or able to attend meetings as required if further afield.

We would love for you to be aligned with our icare values and also be:

• be detail-orientated and outcome delivery focused


• demonstrate good teamwork skills as well as able to work independently and deliver against tight deadlines


• provide support and knowledge across the council, focusing on the Procurement Act 23


• demonstrate good system skills, with a logical and methodical approach supported by strong analytical skills and attention to detail


• manage multiple work strands simultaneously


• build rapport and foster excellent customer service ethos and effectively implement stakeholder requirements to their satisfaction (in accordance with the Procurement rules).


An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. Huntingdonshire District Council does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and are unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over sponsorship for any role.

Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is passionate about providing high-quality services to our communities, residents and businesses. This means we must employ and retain the most talented and dedicated people.

Situated within the heart of the Cambridge-Peterborough Growth Area, Huntingdonshire is a beautiful district that boasts thriving market towns and many attractive villages, each with its own identity. We are an innovative and forward-thinking local authority whose residents are at the heart of our decision-making.

At HDC we want to employ staff who embody our icare values (Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising), all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our recruitment and along with our values we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and we offer a range of benefits, including flexitime, to encourage a work-life balance.