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Position: Interim Head of Procurement Location : High Street, Gosport, PO12 1EB Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 6+ Months (hybrid) Working Hours: 37 hours per week, 09 00 Pay Rate: £ 300.00 Per Day Job Reference: (phone number removed) What We Are Looking For We are seeking a highly experienced procurement leader with strong knowledge of UK procurement legislation, governance, and public sector processes. You will be confident leading teams, managing high-value procurement activity, and advising senior stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the Procurement and Insurance function, ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements. Oversee complex, high-value procurement projects from strategy through to delivery. Provide expert advice on procurement law, governance, and best practice to senior stakeholders. Ensure all procurement activity aligns with Contract Procedure Rules (CPRs) and delivers value for money. Manage and develop the Procurement & Insurance team, including performance, recruitment, and training. Act as the Council s Insurance Officer, ensuring appropriate cover, risk mitigation, and value for money. Maintain and manage procurement systems, including the procurement portal and contract register. Oversee tender evaluations and ensure fair, compliant, and transparent processes. Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with corporate objectives. Deliver training and guidance to staff across the organisation on procurement processes and legislation. Prepare and present reports to senior leadership, committees, and boards. Represent the Council at external meetings and forums. Ensure accurate record keeping and audit trails across all procurement activities. Person Specification Must Have Significant experience in a senior procurement role, ideally within the public sector. Strong knowledge of UK procurement legislation and regulations. Proven experience managing complex, high-value procurement projects. Experience leading and developing teams, including performance management. Strong stakeholder management skills, including advising senior leadership. Experience ensuring compliance with governance frameworks and contract procedures. Financial and commercial awareness, including budget management. Excellent communication skills, including report writing and presentations. Experience managing procurement systems and maintaining audit trails. Nice to Have Experience within a local authority environment. Professional procurement qualification (e.g. CIPS or equivalent). Experience managing insurance services or acting as an Insurance Officer. Familiarity with Contract Procedure Rules (CPRs) in a council setting. Experience contributing to policy development and organisational strategy. Previous involvement in regional procurement or insurance forums. DISCLAIMER : By applying for this vacancy, you consent to your personal information being shared with our client and any relevant third parties we engage with, for the purpose of assessing your suitability specific organizations or hireSrs to whom you do not wish your details to be disclosed.

Are you passionate about preventing homelessness and helping people secure safe, sustainable housing? A West London local authority is looking for a dedicated and experienced Housing Advice & Homeless Prevention Officer to join their team for a 6-month interim contract. In this role, you'll deliver high-quality housing advice, assess homeless applications under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996, and proactively prevent homelessness through early intervention, tenancy sustainment, and effective use of housing options. You'll manage a busy and varied caseload, working with individuals and families at risk of homelessness. Strong communication, a detailed understanding of housing legislation, and a problem-solving mindset are essential. This is a hybrid role, with a minimum of 3 days per week in-office required. Key Responsibilities: Provide tailored, accurate housing advice and support to residents Assess homelessness applications and determine the Council's statutory duties Prevent homelessness through intervention, support, and referrals Manage complex casework to support move-on from temporary accommodation Advise on tenancy rights, rent arrears, benefits, and Right to Buy Work closely with private landlords, support services, and internal teams Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns, acting as lead where required Maintain accurate case records and support service performance targets Help manage departmental budgets and follow procurement procedures Suggest improvements to processes and contribute to service development Participate in cross-cutting projects and maintain ongoing professional development How to Apply If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please send us your application today. If you have any questions about the vacancy, please click APPLY NOW. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from public sector professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Cheryl at Carrington West on (phone number removed).

Procurement Officer Contractor Requirements Manchester office 2 days per week / Work from home 3 days per week £370 per day umbrella Initial period of up to 3 months Job Summary To be a proactive and solution focused team member of Legal and Democratic Services and working closely with the clients Procurement Manager, senior solicitor and officers within relevant business areas. To provide efficient, effective and high-quality support in public procurement, in compliance with applicable legislation and internal governance frameworks ensure the efficient and systematic procurement of goods and services effective monitoring of contracts development of transparent tendering schedules and good record keeping providing advice on best methods of public procurement and contract design developing best practice in relation to commissioning and public procurement. Role requirements • Develop and advise on public procurement, commissioning and contract management strategies, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and internal governance frameworks. Identify opportunities for better procurement • Ensure the clients achieves best value by supporting and where directed managing on specific exercises relating to the procurement of goods, services and works • Engage and support managers by providing guidance on technical procurement matters, including advising on appropriate procurement mechanisms, preparing tender documentation, undertaking tender evaluation including the pre-qualification of suppliers, checking contractual terms/conditions, interviewing, liaising and negotiating with potential suppliers, responding to procurement challenges and producing outcome reports for management, where applicable • Support the client in identifying opportunities through procurement routes to deliver savings, maximise income and deliver continued improvement through the use of its resources. • Promote the most efficient means of procurement activity • Ensure corporate adherence to best practice contract monitoring procedures to ensure that contractors are achieving and evidencing key tasks, outcomes and performance targets set by the clients and have the appropriate work programmes to support them. • Provide periodic reports to Operational Board Team and Senior Management Team outlining contract, procurement and monitoring activity, including financial and contractual performance aspects when directed by the Procurement Manager or Head of Legal and Democratic Services • Ensure the client is compliant with the law in relation to its public procurement activity • Work with the Procurement Manager and Senior Solicitor to ensure that there is a transparent register of contracts and a retendering work schedule covering all significant value transactions for all client activities. • Promote good administration throughout the client in respect of procurement and contract management. • Produce procurement and contract information to meet the requirements of the Transparency Code • When directed by the Procurement Manager, undertake the system owner role for the Delta e-procurement and contract management systems, including development, testing and implementation of upgrades, resolving queries and providing user training. • Undertake any other such other duties as may reasonably be required by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services Skills and Experience • Proven technical experience within public procurement, track record of delivering services across the whole organisation. • MCIPS (minimum level 4) or an equivalent professional qualification. Please note we will also accept those candidates who are working towards the minimum qualification requirement. • Sound working knowledge of policies, procedures, regulations and legislation within public procurement. • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage a variety of audiences. • Ability to translate technical concepts and provide specialist guidance and advice to others. • Up to date knowledge of external issues (legislative, regulatory, best practice standards etc.) that affect public procurement. • Delivery focussed, with the ability to prioritise and excellent organisational skills