Job Description

We are recruiting an Interim Head of Category - Property on behalf of a Local Authority in the West Midlands. This is a senior interim leadership role, providing stability, assurance, and trusted commercial advice during a period of organisational transformation., You will act as a credible senior voice, supporting stakeholders and ensuring robust commercial and procurement outcomes across the property portfolio., * Strategic leadership of the Property category, ensuring effective planning, delivery, and value for money

• Providing senior-level advice and challenge to stakeholders during change and transformation
• Oversight of governance, assurance, and compliance within a regulated public sector environment
• Leading and supporting procurement teams to maintain performance and confidence
• Property and/or Housing * Hard or Soft Facilities Management * PFI / complex contractual arrangements You must also have recent experience working within a Local Authority or regulated public sector environment, with strong knowledge of: * Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) * Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) - completion of the 10-module PA23 training is expected The Ideal Candidate * A proven interim or senior procurement leader with strong category credibility * Comfortable operating at pace in a complex, political, and regulated environment * Able to bring calm, stability, and assurance during periods of change * Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and elected members

Skills Required