London | Hybrid Working (3 days office / 2 days home) | Leadership Opportunity
Are you an experienced public sector procurement and contract management professional looking for a role where your work has a visible impact on communities, public spaces and quality of life?
This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a diverse and high-profile portfolio. From protecting and enhancing much-loved public spaces to supporting leisure and cultural services that bring communities together, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping services relied upon by thousands of residents every day.
You will lead the strategic management, governance and performance of a portfolio of contracts worth more than £6 million annually , ensuring exceptional service delivery, strong commercial outcomes and meaningful social value.
The Opportunity
This role goes far beyond traditional contract management.
You will establish and embed a modern, data-led contract management function, creating robust governance frameworks, performance monitoring systems and reporting mechanisms that drive accountability, continuous improvement and value for money.
You'll act as the lead for major procurement activity across the service area, overseeing significant tenders, contract mobilisations and improvement programmes while building productive relationships with stakeholders ranging from elected members and senior leaders to community groups, service providers and residents.
With a major focus on leisure, cultural services and greenspaces, this position offers the opportunity to influence services that directly contribute to healthier communities, environmental sustainability, civic pride and resident wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the strategic management and performance of high-value greenspace, leisure, culture and sports-related contracts.
Develop and implement robust contract management and quality assurance frameworks.
Create meaningful KPI, SLA and performance monitoring systems that support continuous improvement.
Drive best value, commercial efficiency and social value outcomes across a significant contract portfolio.
Lead major procurement exercises and contract renewals within a public sector environment.
Build strong partnerships with contractors,...
Head of Contracts & Procurement employer: Morgan Law Careers
As a leading Charity, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. Our Central London location offers a vibrant atmosphere, with hybrid working options that promote work-life balance, while our commitment to meaningful projects ensures that your contributions have a direct impact on the community. Join us to be part of a dedicated team where your expertise in technology services will help drive innovation and service improvement.
