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Strategic Lead - Social Value and Sustainable Procurement

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West Midlands Combined Authority

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United Kingdom , Birmingham

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62906.00 - 70535.00 GBP / Year
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Job Description:

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is looking for a Strategic Lead for Social Value and Sustainable Procurement to help ensure that every strategy, programme and investment we deliver creates meaningful benefits for our people, businesses and communities. This is a crucial role sitting across both our Strategy Unit’s social impact function and our Procurement team. You will shape and lead our approach to maximising social value, embedding sustainability, and strengthening corporate social responsibility and philanthropy across everything we do.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead the development and delivery of a Social Value Strategy and Sustainable Procurement Policy
  • Establish and coordinate a robust, authority-wide approach to securing and monitoring employment and community benefits through procurement
  • Embed social value and carbon considerations into procurement processes, tender documentation and evaluation
  • Provide technical advice on social value articulation, measurement and valuation
  • Develop and maintain strong partnerships with local authorities, social value system providers and regional networks
  • Contribute to tender preparation and evaluation processes
  • Produce high-quality briefings and presentations for senior leaders, Executive Board members and the Mayor
  • Promote good practice through case studies and external forums
  • Line manage staff where appropriate and provide leadership across this agenda

Requirements:

  • Significant experience of leading social value at within a complex public sector or regulated environment
  • A strong understanding of procurement functions and statutory requirements
  • Experience of monitoring, evaluation and reporting on outcomes
  • Knowledge of the current social value landscape for public sector bodies
  • Experience of building and sustaining effective partnerships across organisations
  • Strong influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to align diverse stakeholders around shared goals
  • Experience of producing high-quality written briefings, policies and presentations
  • The ability to bring structure and clarity to complex issues
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience, alongside ongoing professional development
What we offer:
  • Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK)
  • Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme where you can build an additional pot of money alongside your pension with contributions exempt from Income Tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs)
  • 28 days paid annual leave (with an option to purchase more) + Statutory days
  • EV car benefit scheme
  • Healthcare plans
  • Discounted gym membership, will writing, and mortgage advice
  • An option to buy a bicycle, including e-bikes and adapted pedal cycles, at a discounted rate
  • 3 days of paid leave each year to volunteer
  • Interest-free financing through SmartTech to buy the latest technology
  • Discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers, and more. You can now also obtain a Costco membership through the WMCA
  • Boundless unlocks unlimited entry to top-rated UK attractions and loads of extra benefits and discounts
  • Eye Care Scheme, offering a free eye test and a financial contribution towards your glasses

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 03, 2026

Expiration:
March 09, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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