Job Title: Head of Procurement Contract: Permanent Salary: £61,680.83 - £73,378.91 Location: The Rowe, London (Hybrid) Closing Date: 28th April 1016 Interviews: w/c 4th May 2026 About Centrepoint Centrepoint, the UK's leading youth homelessness charity, is looking for a Head of Procurement to join our Finance & Corporate Services directorate. We help vulnerable young people by giving them the practical and emotional support they need to find a job and live independently. Centrepoint provides homeless young people with accommodation, health support and life skills in order to get them back into education, training and employment. We want to end youth homelessness by 2037. Together with our partners, we support over 16,000 young people each year. This is a pivotal role at a time of transformation, where procurement plays a key role in driving value, innovation and commercial excellence across the organisation. About the role This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering Centrepoint's procurement strategy. You'll lead a programme of strategic sourcing and category management, ensuring compliance with procurement legislation while unlocking value, efficiency and innovation. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you'll influence decision-making across the organisation, embedding best practice procurement and contract management approaches. You'll also play a key role in supporting Centrepoint's wider transformation agenda, ensuring procurement is aligned to long term strategic goals. What you'll be doing Leading the development and delivery of procurement strategy and category plans Managing high value, complex procurements end to end Driving cost savings, value generation and supplier performance Developing procurement policy, governance and compliance frameworks Leading and developing a high performing procurement function Building strong relationships across Directorates to influence commercial decision making Overseeing contract management, risk mitigation and supplier relationships Ensuring alignment with public procurement legislation and internal policies About you We're looking for a strategic procurement leader who can operate at pace and influence at a senior level. You'll bring: Significant experience in a senior procurement role managing complex, high value projects Strong knowledge of procurement legislation and best practice A track record of delivering cost savings and commercial improvements Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills Experience leading and developing teams in complex organisations A professional procurement qualification (e.g. MCIPS) or equivalent experience Experience within the charity, public or regulated sector would be advantageous but is not essential. Why join Centrepoint? In return for your efforts you'll receive a competitive salary, excellent training and development, and a host of staff benefits including: 25 days annual leave (rising to 27 days) Healthcare cash plan Private medical insurance Income protection 5% employer pension contribution Cycle to Work scheme Interest free travel loan Our approach to applications We recognise that candidates may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support their applications. While this is absolutely fine, all examples and statements included must be truthful, accurate and based on your own experience. We're keen to understand your individual skills, experience and motivations, so please ensure your application reflects your own voice.
Apr 27, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Head of Procurement Contract: Permanent Salary: £61,680.83 - £73,378.91 Location: The Rowe, London (Hybrid) Closing Date: 28th April 1016 Interviews: w/c 4th May 2026 About Centrepoint Centrepoint, the UK's leading youth homelessness charity, is looking for a Head of Procurement to join our Finance & Corporate Services directorate. We help vulnerable young people by giving them the practical and emotional support they need to find a job and live independently. Centrepoint provides homeless young people with accommodation, health support and life skills in order to get them back into education, training and employment. We want to end youth homelessness by 2037. Together with our partners, we support over 16,000 young people each year. This is a pivotal role at a time of transformation, where procurement plays a key role in driving value, innovation and commercial excellence across the organisation. About the role This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering Centrepoint's procurement strategy. You'll lead a programme of strategic sourcing and category management, ensuring compliance with procurement legislation while unlocking value, efficiency and innovation. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you'll influence decision-making across the organisation, embedding best practice procurement and contract management approaches. You'll also play a key role in supporting Centrepoint's wider transformation agenda, ensuring procurement is aligned to long term strategic goals. What you'll be doing Leading the development and delivery of procurement strategy and category plans Managing high value, complex procurements end to end Driving cost savings, value generation and supplier performance Developing procurement policy, governance and compliance frameworks Leading and developing a high performing procurement function Building strong relationships across Directorates to influence commercial decision making Overseeing contract management, risk mitigation and supplier relationships Ensuring alignment with public procurement legislation and internal policies About you We're looking for a strategic procurement leader who can operate at pace and influence at a senior level. You'll bring: Significant experience in a senior procurement role managing complex, high value projects Strong knowledge of procurement legislation and best practice A track record of delivering cost savings and commercial improvements Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills Experience leading and developing teams in complex organisations A professional procurement qualification (e.g. MCIPS) or equivalent experience Experience within the charity, public or regulated sector would be advantageous but is not essential. Why join Centrepoint? In return for your efforts you'll receive a competitive salary, excellent training and development, and a host of staff benefits including: 25 days annual leave (rising to 27 days) Healthcare cash plan Private medical insurance Income protection 5% employer pension contribution Cycle to Work scheme Interest free travel loan Our approach to applications We recognise that candidates may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support their applications. While this is absolutely fine, all examples and statements included must be truthful, accurate and based on your own experience. We're keen to understand your individual skills, experience and motivations, so please ensure your application reflects your own voice.
Head of Risk page is loaded Head of Riskremote type: Hybridlocations: LON - Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: R-50212We insure small businesses and enable big dreams - not just for our customers, but for our people and communities too. With over 1,000,000 active insurance policies, we protect builders, bakers, landlords and more than 1,200 other trades.We're a technology company as well as one that sells insurance. That means we build, we fail, we learn and we improve. Through our global social impact strategy, called 'The Big Dreams Project', we're working to help 10,000 small businesses start or grow by 2030.Why not check out our advert on YouTube: .# Job Category Risk Control# Position Type Permanent# Target Openings 1Here's what you'll be doing: You will play a leading role in safeguarding our assets and reputation by proactively identifying and mitigating risks across the whole business. This isn't about traditional "box-ticking"; we want you to move beyond old-school approaches to foster a culture of excellence and innovation. You'll become the trusted expert for an emerging risk environment, fostering a risk-aware mindset throughout the entire organisation. What makes this role different is the level of strategic influence you'll hold. You aren't just monitoring from the side-lines; you are a key partner and advisor providing critical insights to senior leaders on how risks impact our strategy. You'll be responsible for the continuous improvement and evolution of our existing comprehensive risk management framework, ensuring a best-fit approach that aligns perfectly with our long-term objectives. As ur Head of Risk, you'll: Take full ownership of proposing and implementing a risk strategy that is tailored to fit and operates effectively for our specific needs. Identify and prioritise operational and financial risks alongside regulatory and strategic challenges on a day-to-day basis. While maintaining a forward-looking lens on emerging threats. Prepare and present detailed risk reports to department heads,senior management and the Board, providing the strategic clarity needed to drive informed decision-making. Lead and develop a high-performing risk management team, fostering a culture of professional excellence and continuous improvement, and providing the guidance and support they need to succeed. Lead the enterprise-wide risk reporting strategy to ensure emerging issues are identified, triaged, and surfaced to leadership with the urgency required for decisive action Independently lead the placement and management of our UK corporate insurance programmes, ensuring comprehensive coverage across all business activities. Act as primary lead in negotiations with insurers to secure favorable terms and oversee the end-to-end claims process, with a specific focus on Errors & Omissions (E&O). We're looking for someone who is: An expert in risk management frameworks and methodologies with a deep understanding of industry best practices. Strong understanding of the business model and operations of a regulated financial services business (preferably within the insurance market). Deeply knowledgeable about UK regulations and insurance principles, and eligible to hold an FCA Certified Manager role. A proven leader with significant experience in motivating teams and implementing effective risk strategies from the ground up. A collaborative partner who can build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at the highest levels of the organisation. Highly analytical and technically literate, with the ability to use data and software to identify emerging trends. Resilient and ethical, staying calm under pressure and maintaining total objectivity when facing complex challenges. This role may be subject to FCA regulations, which we'll determine during the hiring process. If it is regulated, there will be specific responsibilities under FCA regulations, including enhanced checks and referencing. We'll explain everything in more detail as part of the hiring process. By embedding a forward-thinking risk culture across Simply Business, you'll give us the stability and confidence to keep innovating for our customers. Your expertise directly protects the foundations that allow us to continue enabling big dreams for small businesses. Apply today.# What are the benefits of working at Simply Business: we offer a great work-life balance where workloads are manageable and everyone has the flexibility to work hybrid on top of the 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), we offer the option to buy five more days of holiday with your flexible benefits our flexible parental leave allows you to approach an important time how you want - with six months full pay to the primary caregiver and four weeks full pay if you're the secondary caregiver our life event leave is an extra days leave every two years for those big moments in your life like moving house or your birthday. And our long-serving employees get a two week paid sabbatical after five years of service, then four weeks off after ten years of service private medical insurance through BUPA, that covers any pre-existing condition is a core benefit. Plus a health cash plan that covers your everyday medical expenses we offer a competitive salary based on your experience and the current market. Plus the potential to earn an annual bonus based on performance access to tools to support your personal development on our dedicated learning platform. As well as support for your mental health with access to counselling we match what you put into your pension up to five per cent . And pass on a tax-free sum that's four times your basic salary with our life assurance policy , with the option to increase it to ten times through our flexible benefit scheme our salary sacrifice car scheme gives you the option to buy a brand new, fully insured, and maintained car for a convenient fixed monthly amount taken from your gross salary (after 6 months service) our flexible benefits scheme gives you an allocated amount to use each year on benefits like critical illness cover, dental insurance, travel insurance, or a gym membership# Employment Practices Simply Business is committed to providing equality and opportunities for all employees and candidates considering a career with us. We offer a workplace where colleagues are treated with respect and dignity. We don't (and won't) discriminate either directly or indirectly on the grounds of race, colour, religion, belief, political opinion, disability, nationality, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation or relationship status at any stage of the hiring process or during the course of your employment.At Simply Business, we insure small businesses and enable big dreams. Not just for our customers, but for our people, our communities and our environment. We believe a world-class company culture is crucial to achieving our business goals as we make insurance more accessible to small business owners. We're building a better way to buy small business insurance, and we're using technology to get the job done. That includes developing cutting-edge data gathering and analysis capabilities; living and breathing testing and experimentation; and harnessing the many benefits of AI and other emerging technologies.We're a values-led business. Our people all have a part to play in building a culture that lives these values: learning , empowerment , authenticity , pioneering , and simplicity .
Apr 27, 2026
Full time
Head of Risk page is loaded Head of Riskremote type: Hybridlocations: LON - Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: R-50212We insure small businesses and enable big dreams - not just for our customers, but for our people and communities too. With over 1,000,000 active insurance policies, we protect builders, bakers, landlords and more than 1,200 other trades.We're a technology company as well as one that sells insurance. That means we build, we fail, we learn and we improve. Through our global social impact strategy, called 'The Big Dreams Project', we're working to help 10,000 small businesses start or grow by 2030.Why not check out our advert on YouTube: .# Job Category Risk Control# Position Type Permanent# Target Openings 1Here's what you'll be doing: You will play a leading role in safeguarding our assets and reputation by proactively identifying and mitigating risks across the whole business. This isn't about traditional "box-ticking"; we want you to move beyond old-school approaches to foster a culture of excellence and innovation. You'll become the trusted expert for an emerging risk environment, fostering a risk-aware mindset throughout the entire organisation. What makes this role different is the level of strategic influence you'll hold. You aren't just monitoring from the side-lines; you are a key partner and advisor providing critical insights to senior leaders on how risks impact our strategy. You'll be responsible for the continuous improvement and evolution of our existing comprehensive risk management framework, ensuring a best-fit approach that aligns perfectly with our long-term objectives. As ur Head of Risk, you'll: Take full ownership of proposing and implementing a risk strategy that is tailored to fit and operates effectively for our specific needs. Identify and prioritise operational and financial risks alongside regulatory and strategic challenges on a day-to-day basis. While maintaining a forward-looking lens on emerging threats. Prepare and present detailed risk reports to department heads,senior management and the Board, providing the strategic clarity needed to drive informed decision-making. Lead and develop a high-performing risk management team, fostering a culture of professional excellence and continuous improvement, and providing the guidance and support they need to succeed. Lead the enterprise-wide risk reporting strategy to ensure emerging issues are identified, triaged, and surfaced to leadership with the urgency required for decisive action Independently lead the placement and management of our UK corporate insurance programmes, ensuring comprehensive coverage across all business activities. Act as primary lead in negotiations with insurers to secure favorable terms and oversee the end-to-end claims process, with a specific focus on Errors & Omissions (E&O). We're looking for someone who is: An expert in risk management frameworks and methodologies with a deep understanding of industry best practices. Strong understanding of the business model and operations of a regulated financial services business (preferably within the insurance market). Deeply knowledgeable about UK regulations and insurance principles, and eligible to hold an FCA Certified Manager role. A proven leader with significant experience in motivating teams and implementing effective risk strategies from the ground up. A collaborative partner who can build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at the highest levels of the organisation. Highly analytical and technically literate, with the ability to use data and software to identify emerging trends. Resilient and ethical, staying calm under pressure and maintaining total objectivity when facing complex challenges. This role may be subject to FCA regulations, which we'll determine during the hiring process. If it is regulated, there will be specific responsibilities under FCA regulations, including enhanced checks and referencing. We'll explain everything in more detail as part of the hiring process. By embedding a forward-thinking risk culture across Simply Business, you'll give us the stability and confidence to keep innovating for our customers. Your expertise directly protects the foundations that allow us to continue enabling big dreams for small businesses. Apply today.# What are the benefits of working at Simply Business: we offer a great work-life balance where workloads are manageable and everyone has the flexibility to work hybrid on top of the 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), we offer the option to buy five more days of holiday with your flexible benefits our flexible parental leave allows you to approach an important time how you want - with six months full pay to the primary caregiver and four weeks full pay if you're the secondary caregiver our life event leave is an extra days leave every two years for those big moments in your life like moving house or your birthday. And our long-serving employees get a two week paid sabbatical after five years of service, then four weeks off after ten years of service private medical insurance through BUPA, that covers any pre-existing condition is a core benefit. Plus a health cash plan that covers your everyday medical expenses we offer a competitive salary based on your experience and the current market. Plus the potential to earn an annual bonus based on performance access to tools to support your personal development on our dedicated learning platform. As well as support for your mental health with access to counselling we match what you put into your pension up to five per cent . And pass on a tax-free sum that's four times your basic salary with our life assurance policy , with the option to increase it to ten times through our flexible benefit scheme our salary sacrifice car scheme gives you the option to buy a brand new, fully insured, and maintained car for a convenient fixed monthly amount taken from your gross salary (after 6 months service) our flexible benefits scheme gives you an allocated amount to use each year on benefits like critical illness cover, dental insurance, travel insurance, or a gym membership# Employment Practices Simply Business is committed to providing equality and opportunities for all employees and candidates considering a career with us. We offer a workplace where colleagues are treated with respect and dignity. We don't (and won't) discriminate either directly or indirectly on the grounds of race, colour, religion, belief, political opinion, disability, nationality, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation or relationship status at any stage of the hiring process or during the course of your employment.At Simply Business, we insure small businesses and enable big dreams. Not just for our customers, but for our people, our communities and our environment. We believe a world-class company culture is crucial to achieving our business goals as we make insurance more accessible to small business owners. We're building a better way to buy small business insurance, and we're using technology to get the job done. That includes developing cutting-edge data gathering and analysis capabilities; living and breathing testing and experimentation; and harnessing the many benefits of AI and other emerging technologies.We're a values-led business. Our people all have a part to play in building a culture that lives these values: learning , empowerment , authenticity , pioneering , and simplicity .
We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Workplace & Property to join our Operations department. In this senior leadership role, you will shape and deliver our international workplace, property and facilities management strategy (excluding Canada), ensuring our offices support the firm's people, culture and growth. You will lead a Workplace & Facilities Management team, creating safe, efficient and inspiring environments across our portfolio. With ownership of offices across the UK, Europe and the Middle East, you'll oversee everything from space planning and workplace design through to acquisitions and disposals. You will also play a critical role in ensuring the firm is incident ready across all locations, with clear, embedded plans that align with best practice and evolving workplace thinking. As an experienced workplace leader, you'll be comfortable managing teams and complex projects, often to tight timescales, while balancing strategic oversight with hands on delivery. Broadly, the role covers: Delivery of major workplace and property projects Lease negotiations and property transactions Facilities management and operational oversight About you: We are looking for a senior workplace and property leader with strong experience managing corporate occupier portfolios, ideally within a professional services or complex corporate environment. You'll bring a clear strategic mindset, combined with hands on experience across lease negotiations, landlord relationships, space strategy and long term portfolio planning. You'll have a proven track record of delivering major workplace projects, including large scale refurbishments or transformations, with a strong understanding of future ways of working. Experience managing consultants, capital budgets and facilities operations will be key, alongside the ability to balance landlord and tenant responsibilities. Operating at Head of (or equivalent) level, you'll be a confident people leader, able to influence senior stakeholders and build trusted relationships across the business. You'll be commercially astute, delivery focused and comfortable operating at pace, bringing clarity and direction in complex or challenging situations. An understanding of the legal sector would be beneficial, as would international experience, though neither is essential. Professional qualifications such as MRICS or facilities management accreditation are desirable but not required. What We Can Offer You: The opportunity to work for a firm that has been recognised as one of best places to work in the UK and has been ranked by Great Place to Work for 26 consecutive years. A hybrid approach to office and remote working. 25 days annual leave, with the option to buy up to a week's extra annual leave Private medical insurance, and the option to add family members Life assurance covering four times your annual salary The chance of a three-month sabbatical every five years Maternity, paternity and adoption leave schemes A range of health and wellbeing programmes State of the art offices, with an onsite restaurant Opportunities to flourish in your role through training and personal development Gowling WLG is committed both to promoting equality and diversity in the firm and to Equal Opportunities in employment. The firm believes in equality of opportunity regardless of race or racial group (including colour, nationality, ethnicity, national origins), religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender re-assignment and gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy, maternity and paternity. This also includes any incidents of perceptive or associative discrimination and harassment. At Gowling WLG we seek to attract and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, to create an exciting and rewarding place to work. Our aim is to fulfil everyone's potential and together to achieve personal and business goals. If you have any queries in relation to this position or would like to see a full job description please contact Meg Astley at Job Info Job Identification 866 Job Category Business Operations Posting Date 03/13/2026, 05:21 PM Job Schedule Full time Locations Two Snowhill, Birmingham, B4 6WR, GB
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Workplace & Property to join our Operations department. In this senior leadership role, you will shape and deliver our international workplace, property and facilities management strategy (excluding Canada), ensuring our offices support the firm's people, culture and growth. You will lead a Workplace & Facilities Management team, creating safe, efficient and inspiring environments across our portfolio. With ownership of offices across the UK, Europe and the Middle East, you'll oversee everything from space planning and workplace design through to acquisitions and disposals. You will also play a critical role in ensuring the firm is incident ready across all locations, with clear, embedded plans that align with best practice and evolving workplace thinking. As an experienced workplace leader, you'll be comfortable managing teams and complex projects, often to tight timescales, while balancing strategic oversight with hands on delivery. Broadly, the role covers: Delivery of major workplace and property projects Lease negotiations and property transactions Facilities management and operational oversight About you: We are looking for a senior workplace and property leader with strong experience managing corporate occupier portfolios, ideally within a professional services or complex corporate environment. You'll bring a clear strategic mindset, combined with hands on experience across lease negotiations, landlord relationships, space strategy and long term portfolio planning. You'll have a proven track record of delivering major workplace projects, including large scale refurbishments or transformations, with a strong understanding of future ways of working. Experience managing consultants, capital budgets and facilities operations will be key, alongside the ability to balance landlord and tenant responsibilities. Operating at Head of (or equivalent) level, you'll be a confident people leader, able to influence senior stakeholders and build trusted relationships across the business. You'll be commercially astute, delivery focused and comfortable operating at pace, bringing clarity and direction in complex or challenging situations. An understanding of the legal sector would be beneficial, as would international experience, though neither is essential. Professional qualifications such as MRICS or facilities management accreditation are desirable but not required. What We Can Offer You: The opportunity to work for a firm that has been recognised as one of best places to work in the UK and has been ranked by Great Place to Work for 26 consecutive years. A hybrid approach to office and remote working. 25 days annual leave, with the option to buy up to a week's extra annual leave Private medical insurance, and the option to add family members Life assurance covering four times your annual salary The chance of a three-month sabbatical every five years Maternity, paternity and adoption leave schemes A range of health and wellbeing programmes State of the art offices, with an onsite restaurant Opportunities to flourish in your role through training and personal development Gowling WLG is committed both to promoting equality and diversity in the firm and to Equal Opportunities in employment. The firm believes in equality of opportunity regardless of race or racial group (including colour, nationality, ethnicity, national origins), religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender re-assignment and gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy, maternity and paternity. This also includes any incidents of perceptive or associative discrimination and harassment. At Gowling WLG we seek to attract and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, to create an exciting and rewarding place to work. Our aim is to fulfil everyone's potential and together to achieve personal and business goals. If you have any queries in relation to this position or would like to see a full job description please contact Meg Astley at Job Info Job Identification 866 Job Category Business Operations Posting Date 03/13/2026, 05:21 PM Job Schedule Full time Locations Two Snowhill, Birmingham, B4 6WR, GB
