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Head of Procurement - Local Authority

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Posted on: 20 Aug 2026

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£700 - £750 per day + Inside IR35 London Contract
Job title:
Head of Procurement - Local Authority
Location:
London
Start date:
14/09/2026
Hours:
Hybrid Working
Duration:
6 Months+
Salary:
£700 - £750 per day + Inside IR35

My Local Authority client in Greater London is looking to appoint a talented Head of Procurement on a Contract basis.

The role will provide strategic leadership for the corporate procurement function, while leading on transformation objectives.

About the role:

Based in London (Hybrid):

  • Lead a service of up to 22 procurement and commercial professionals, directly managing senior leaders within the function.
  • Lead and deliver the Council's procurement transformation programme, championing innovation, efficiency and best value.
  • Develop and implement the Council's procurement strategy, ensuring compliance with legislation, regulations and best practice.
  • Take overall responsibility for procurement governance, contract management frameworks and procurement policies.

About you:
You will have the following experiences:

  • Significant experience leading a procurement function, in a Local Authority context.
  • Demonstrable record of delivering procurement transformation, commercial savings and service improvements.
  • Strong experience managing budgets, teams and performance in a leadership capacity.
  • Deep expertise in procurement, sourcing, contract management and commercial strategy.

What's on offer:

  • Salary: £700-£750+ per day, inside IR35
  • Hybrid Working
  • Contract type: Contract
  • Hours: 09:00 -17:00 Monday to Friday

How to apply

  • Once your CV is received, if you are successful you will be contacted.
  • Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

About Spencer Clarke Group

Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will also provide expert career advice along the way.

When you join us, you will receive:

  • Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
  • Free DBS checks
  • Post Placement Aftercare
  • Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals

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