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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy Local Authority in Hampshire, are looking for an experienced Head of Procurement & Insurance to join their team and play a crucial role in their financial services operations.  

Position: Head of Procurement & Insurance
Rate: £500 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)
Contract Duration: Temporary (October 2026) with Possible Extension  

Purpose:

• To lead and manage the Procurement service, including complex, high value procurement activities, whilst ensuring compliance with legislation, to best practice and legal standards, maximising and maintaining the efficiency and integrity of the procurement process and ensure value for money outcomes. 

Job Responsibilities: 

• To manage the Procurement & Insurance services in accordance with the Council Constitution, legal requirements, professional standards, local policies and best value requirements.
• Provide regulatory, legal and corporate governance advice to business units, related to the procurement and insurance process, contract and specification development, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, providing advice where necessary.
• To be the responsible officer for the management of the Council’s Procurement portal, ensuring legislation is reflected in workflow processes; create, update and revise all system parameters ensuring legislative and Contract Procedure Rules (CPRs) compliance.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• At least 1 year experience within a Head of Procurement & Insurance role or equivalent.
• Extensive experience leading and managing procurement services, including complex and high-value procurement activities.
• Experience operating at a senior management or head-of-service level.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. 

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

To explore other exciting opportunities or learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our website https://www.temptingrecruitment

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