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Procurement and Strategic Category Lead Islington Contract £406.96 per day PAYE or £543.04 per day limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced is looking for a Procurement and Strategic Category Lead Will be expected to work a minimum of 2 days a week from the office with expectation of flexibility This is one of many roles we are recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk Key responsibilities 1. Lead a Category working cross departmentally with the associated strategy, action plan, procurement forward plan pipeline of contracts etc. Occasionally, deputising for the Head of Strategic Procurement and Category Management. Be technically capable to supply expert professional advice and hold with management responsibility across two category strategies. Provide technical and strategic procurement and category management advice to directors, senior managers, your service, cross-organisational boards, public scrutiny boards and essential council partners including Anchor Institutions. Demonstrate extensive strategic procurement and category management acumen with visible confidence and impact understanding. 2. Lead a team of highly skilled cross-organisational subject specialist professionals, as well as team specialist professionals/trainee professionals. Those being lead likely already hold qualifications and experience. Be able to lead on development and project work whilst delivering your category. Support the Head of Procurement and Strategic Category Management adopting a can do and business partner approach. Providing the lead across a range of projects and programmes, strategic procurement and category management-based work, across a range of sites in and out of borough. Manage strategic and operational service aspirations alongside the Head of Strategic Category Management, covering for peers when needed. Drive delivery of personal and organisational targets set for the role and reporting staff. 3. Front and act in the name of and with the authority of the Council on intricate and highly complex and or sensitive strategic procurement and category management matters. Resolve cross-service, cross-borough, cross-organisational procurement and strategic category management issues as and when required. Understand the substantial impact on Council finances and resources of actions, including associated risk and opportunities and display confidence in reporting on matters within your remit. 4. Be responsible and accountable, grounded with an advanced and higher level of knowledge and experience including the skills of a CIPS Global Standards for Procurement and Supply competency level Managerial . Managerial standard requires you to develop, improve and fulfil organisational and functional objectives within procurement and supply. 5. Act as the critical friend, guide and subject matter expert advisor for procurement and strategic category management matters, with legislative, governance and policy frameworks at your fingertips. Appreciate advice shall influence organisations whether public, private and/or voluntary community sector and/or the Council and its leadership team. Build and maintain professional and collaborative working relationships with other key stakeholders impacted by Procurement and Strategic Category Management activities including but not limited to: • Internal colleagues e.g. from commissioners, contract managers, Legal, Finance, Audit, Information Governance, Climate Action, Equalities etc. • External colleagues e.g. from Anchor Institutions, Local Authorities, NHS partners and trusts, collaborative networks etc. This is in addition to impact on residents, service users, partners, having a lasting effect on spend/savings, future council agility, market shaping and achievement of key Council policy including Climate Emergency considerations. 6. Demonstrate regard to delivering value for money, maximising public benefit, transparency and acting with integrity, improving strategic procurement and category management understanding through leadership of your category. Drive improvements through well-researched advanced category management techniques. Consider whole life implications, extending far beyond the legal definition of procurement and actively consider savings and efficiencies. 7. Act as the lead expert in one cross-departmental cutting Category but also be able to provide advice and guidance across at least three other divergent specialist disciplines you oversee including statutory requirements brought about in in legislation, the National Procurement Policy statement and Procurement Policy Notes including. Categories include: • Buildings e.g. housing, public buildings, corporate landlord, capital programmes, repairs etc. • Environment e.g. waste, fleet, parks, parking, climate action, highways, cemeteries etc. • Adult Education, Health and Care e.g. physical disabilities, mental health, community partnerships, age well, public health etc. • Young People s Education, Health and Care e.g. start well, youth offending, domestic violence, schools learning and achievement, children centres etc. • Corporate e.g. cross cutting programmes, agency staff, human resources, insurance, finance, cleaning, civil protection, law and governance, communications, audit etc. • Digital e.g. solution architecture, cyber security, data protection, information governance, software and licencing, data infrastructure etc. The role will have expertise and experience in at least two or more of the category disciplines and demonstrate the ability to implement advanced level commercial practise. Nuances will include spend and income generation. The role will manage contracts centrally and corporate on behalf of the services or overseeing those managing contracts, across all categories. The role will work with all relevant teams. Divergent disciplines may be subject to reasonable additions, amendments or deletions, as required by the Council from time to time and confirmed with the line manager. 8. Lead and maintain contemporary practice which impacts cross departmental Council operations including all staff likely to be involved including tangentially in commissioning, contract management payments, procurement, purchasing, receipt of goods/works/services and/or supply chain and key partner organisations. The field is continuously changing and needing updating, which despite being broadly shaped by legislation, has been designed to allow for extensive flexibility that vastly exceeds normal regulated areas. Positively and constructively contribute to initiatives and activities instigated to develop, change and improve working practices, systems, policy, procedure, guidance etc. 9. Appreciation of where recommendations for change may be so extensive you need the endorsement of wider resource commitments from senior manager, directors and/or Executive or Council approval. Take personal responsibility and accountability for implementing strategic procurement and category management matters, including what ramifications and changes may ensue from implementing that change. 10. Undertaking innovative strategic procurement and category management, horizon scanning, in a situation which will present new and constant changes with internal and external challenges and resistance. Provide unique and tailored responses in a pressured environment with tight deadlines and conflicting priorities, calmly alleviating confrontation internally or politically and potential aggression from impacted users e.g. from services reduced or withdrawn. 11. Confidently manage staff, business, clients or service users in a hostile challenging situation without support when negotiating, adding, changing or withdrawing aspects of strategic procurement and category management. Provide consistent high calibre work on-time, tailoring approaches to the audience, treating people appropriately, without discrimination, acting and communicating in a transparent and proportionate manner, within the procurement legislative and Council governance frameworks. 12. Actively seek ways to reduce economic inequality, share wealth and increase opportunity by creating a sustainable and inclusive local economy, underpinned by a strong community asset base, adapting process to ensure proper market engagement and innovation where appropriate. Interventions shall support sustainability, inclusivity and fairness. 13. Consistent articulation, accurate delivery and effective monitoring of corporate ambitions, social value, community wealth building, inclusive economies, local supply chain and value for money in procurement advice, understanding the impact of your recommendations. Develop complex bids including grant applications, tenders for when the council applies to be a supplier, insourcing assessments, business cases, specifications and strategies. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES colbernlimited co uk The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer

The Senior Cyber Security Architect is a strategic technical leader responsible for designing, implementing, and evolving the organization's enterprise security architecture to protect critical assets, systems, and data. This role partners with senior IT, engineering, and business leaders to define security principles, standards, and roadmaps that align with business objectives while mitigating cyber risk. The Senior Cyber Security Architect serves as the primary subject matter expert on secure architecture design, emerging threats, and security technology evaluation, ensuring the organization is protected against both current and future cyber risks. The Role Security Architecture & Strategy Develop, maintain, and communicate the enterprise security architecture framework, patterns, and standards. Translate business and technical requirements into secure, scalable, and resilient architecture solutions. Define and champion the organization's secure-by-design and zero trust strategies. Align architecture decisions with regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and organizational risk appetite. Solution Design & Governance Provide architecture oversight and guidance for IT and business projects to ensure compliance with security standards. Conduct architecture reviews and threat modeling for new and existing systems, applications, and cloud deployments. Advise on secure integration of on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. Collaborate with DevSecOps teams to embed security in the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Technology Evaluation & Innovation Research and assess emerging security technologies, tools, and practices for enterprise adoption. Drive the evaluation, selection, and implementation of security platforms (e.g., IAM, PAM, SIEM, EDR, NDR, CASB). Partner with infrastructure and network teams to enhance security posture without impeding operational efficiency. Risk Management & Compliance Ensure architecture designs meet compliance requirements such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, DORA, and local data protection regulations. Support security risk assessments and recommend remediation strategies for high-risk findings. Collaborate with governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) teams to maintain audit readiness. Leadership & Influence Serve as a trusted advisor to the CISO, CTO, and senior business leaders on security architecture matters. Mentor junior architects and security engineers, fostering technical excellence and innovation. Represent the organization in external security forums and architecture working groups. The Requirements Progressive experience in cybersecurity, with experience in an architecture leadership role. Deep expertise in security architecture across cloud, application, network, and endpoint domains. Strong knowledge of zero trust principles, secure cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP), and modern identity solutions (IAM, PAM, MFA, SSO). Familiarity with enterprise security frameworks and regulations (e.g., NIST CSF, TOGAF, SABSA, DORA, GDPR). Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, SABSA, AWS/Azure Security Specialty) strongly preferred. Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field is preferred. At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation. We embrace all types of diversity. We're committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please contact your recruiter.

Cyber Technical Consultant - SC Cleared - Perm Location: London or Cheltenham, 3 days in the office Clearance: Active SC Clearance Salary: £45,000 - £70,000 + Benefits This is an exciting opportunity for a Technical Cyber Security Consultant to join an expanding technical consultancy as they support public sector clients across cyber, telecoms, and data. This role involves designing secure networks, analysing complex datasets, and contributing to protecting UK security through data driven insights and solutions. Key Responsibilities Assessing your client's' needs, understanding how their needs may differ from their wants, and appropriately managing stakeholder relationships. Selecting, understanding and adapting security control frameworks. Designing, justifying and implementing security management strategies. Identifying risks from design documentation and proposing proportionate cyber security controls. Ensuring security principles are applied during design and development to reduce risk. Developing and communicating corporate information security policy, standards and guidelines. Developing organisational strategies that address information control requirements. Identifying and monitoring environmental and market trends and proactively assessing impact on business strategies, benefits and risks. Performing threat modelling and risk assessments to develop a holistic picture of threat. Developing new architectures that mitigate the risks posed by new technologies and business practices. Accurately delivering high quality work to agreed timelines. Taking the initiative on project work, and knowing how to jump straight in. Supporting client engagements, including pitches and presentations. Skills/Knowledge You have relevant and recent experience working within the cyber security industry. You have experience in a consulting or customer facing role. You have worked in technical client deliveries across a range of cyber security related projects You can demonstrate subject matter expertise in one of the following domains: Security Architecture, Security Operations, Identity & Access Management, Security Engineering. You have experience of programming, programming and Scripting concepts. You have experience working with security controls within cloud-based infrastructure (eg Azure, AWS, GCP). This may include design, configuration, or protective monitoring. You have experience working with security control frameworks eg ISO27001, NIST, CAF or others. You have demonstrable continuous personal development with relevant certifications and accreditations. You have strong interpersonal skills You have UK security clearance at SC or above or are eligible and willing to go through clearance If you're interested in the learning more, please apply or reach out to (see below) Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.