Strategy & Development Manager

Ardal is a new procurement collaboration across the four local authorities serving the people and communities of Cardiff, Monmouthshire, Torfaen and the Vale of Glamorgan. Annual spend on goods, services and works across the four authorities is over £1 billion per annum.

We have an opportunity to join our award-winning team hosted by Cardiff Council as Strategy and Development Manager.

As Strategy and Development Manager you will lead on and own all Commissioning and Procurement strategies, policies, procedures. guidance and supporting technology, ensuring all changes are approved subject to compliance with all the appropriate governance arrangements

You will be responsible for managing the Strategy and Development Team. This will include working across Cardiff Council and Ardal’s partner Local Authorities

You will perform and co-ordinate research into local and national policy and best practice to ensure a high level of knowledge of latest trends is maintained and this knowledge is applied to procurement activities

We welcome applications from individuals who have experience in procurement preferably in the public sector and policy and strategy development.

We are looking to appoint self-motivated individuals who will have experience of managing staff and leading projects.

You will be given the necessary management and team support, flexible working, peer review and skill sharing to enable you to successfully undertake your role and develop professionally.

This post is temporary until 31st March 2028.

A hybrid working environment with an ability and freedom to work on an agile basis both in the office at County Hall in Cardiff Bay and at home.

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

The interview process for this role will be held in person.

Job Category Commissioning and Procurement

Department Finance

Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Temporary