Interim Head of Procurement and Contracts

Butler Ross are pleased to be supporting a local council in London, who are looking to hire a Head of Procurement and Contracts on an interim basis, for an initial 6-month period (with potential scope for extension). This position operates on a hybrid-working basis, 1-2 days a week in office and is offering a £600-650 umbrella day rate (Inside IR35).

This position sits within their Housing & Regeneration Directorate, leading a team of 4, and focuses on the refurbishment and maintenance of an existing estate.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading internal and external teams on developing Housing Capital Works and Services contracts, as well as Compliance Works Servicing, from feasibility study to commencement of construction.
• Leading the delivery of all contractual requirements, contributing to the delivery of the Council Housing Homes strategic objective by ensuring compliant contracts to deliver all supply chain requirements.
• Deliver the supply chain requirements of service, including the required standards for capital investment programmes and housing compliance standards.
• Lead on any contractual disputes arising from the contracts within the service, ensuring the Councils commercial position is protected.
• In conjunction with the Head of Capital Programme, assist in producing work programmes within budget constraints to deliver against objectives and statutory obligations
• Leading and Managing staff reporting into the position

Ideal Experience / Skillset:

• Previous public sector experience
• Prior experience with construction and/or housing projects
• Strong experience across both procurement and commercial/contracts functions
• Previous leadership experience (any sized teams)

If you are interested in this opportunity, or would like to discuss additional details, please do not hesitate to apply or contact directly.

This position would be well suited to individuals who individuals who have previously held the following positions within public sector, or related, organisations managing the procurement and commercial aspects of infrastructure, construction or housing projects:

Head of Procurement / Procurement Manager / Commercial Manager / Contract Manager / Contracts Manager / Head of Contracts