Senior Supply Chain Capability and Assurance Manager - 7998

Title: Senior Supply Chain Capability and Assurance Manager

Contract Type: Permanent Full-Time, 35 hours

Salary: Starting from £65,913 per annum (London weighted salary) or £57,900 per annum (Regional Salary) dependant on experience

Grade: 11

Reporting Office: London, Stratford or Manchester, Trafford

Persona: Agile

Closing Date: 22 July 2026

Interview Dates: TBC

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Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more ...

• Previous Applicants May Not Apply* - (if prior applications were regretted within 12 weeks)

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.

Join our Supply Chain Team at L&Q

This is an exciting opportunity to shape and build from the start making a real impact. We're strengthening our central Supply Chain team and you'll play a pivotal role in setting up the policy, compliance and reporting capability that will underpin how we buy, manage contracts and assure governance across the organisation.

As Senior Policy & Compliance Manager (Supply Chain), you'll lead the development and oversight of policy, compliance, reporting and controls across the full supply chain and contract/commercial lifecycle.

We're setting up and strengthening the way we work: consistent processes, reliable contract data, clear governance, strong reporting, and proactive risk management. You'll help turn "good practice" into business-as-usual through tools, training, systems and simple, scalable standards.

You'll report to the Supply Chain Director, lead a small team and play a key role in creating the standards and governance that support better outcomes across the organisation.

If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply!

Your impact in the role

You'll embed a compliant, audit-ready supply chain and procurement framework that sticks; with better data, clearer controls, reduced risk and smarter decision-making.

What you'll do

• Lead the development and oversight of policy, compliance and reporting across the supply chain and contract management lifecycle.
• Develop and execute the Supply Chain plan, aligning category management with long-term procurement priorities.
• Embed best-practice processes, systems and governance and drive continuous improvement in how the framework is adopted.
• Own the essentials: contract management systems, contracts register and data quality, ensuring documentation meets governance standards.
• Use business and risk reporting to spot issues early, manage risk and drive mitigation.
• Lead and develop a small team (2 direct reports) and partner confidently with internal stakeholders and suppliers.

What you'll bring

You're a strategic thinker, detail-sharp compliance leader who can turn policy into simple, usable ways of working and bring people with you.

You'll have

Significant experience in procurement and supply chain policy, compliance and/or contract management, plus audits/policy development and system implementation.

• Strong knowledge of procurement law, regulatory reporting and supplier management.
• Confidence engaging stakeholders, delivering training, tools and templates to embed consistent practice across teams.
• Experience in housing or another regulated environment.
• You will able to hit the ground running straight away
• Assurance to the board members

Desirable - CIPS (or working towards) Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply ,

Qualifications - Degree or equivalent experience in buying, supply chain, business, or compliance.

We look forward to reviewing your application, and hearing about the genuine experiences and skills you could bring to our organisation. L&Q reserve the right to not accept statements that exceed 500 words.

About L&Q

We're one of the UK's leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people's health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.

250,000 people call our properties 'home', and we're proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England.

At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values and behavioural framework , which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&Q.

L&Q strongly believe a diverse and inclusive workforce is important, and inclusion is part of our core values and everyday working practices. We make hiring decisions based on your experiences, skills and merits and we are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion.

We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace. Click here to read more.

If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk

At L&Q, sustainability is at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK's largest housing associations.

Click here to find out more about L&Q and why you should join us!

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