Head of Procurement & Business Support/ Commercial Management

Public Sector; Greater London; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in London is seeking a Head of Procurement, Business Support & Commercial Management to lead procurement strategy and ensure compliance across property services. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in public sector procurement and contract management, alongside a procurement qualification. This senior role involves managing a diverse team and influencing strategic decisions to deliver effective housing and services for residents.

Qualifications

• Significant senior-level experience in public sector procurement or contract management.
• Strong understanding of UK procurement law, including the Procurement Act 2023.
• Experience in housing, construction, or property services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement strategy and contract management across a large property portfolio.
• Lead a team of 19 specialists across various functions.
• Provide strategic advice to senior leaders and support major procurement activities.

Skills

Public sector procurement

Contract management

Commercial services

Financial management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Procurement qualification (MCIPS or equivalent)

Job description

Head of Procurement, Business Support & Commercial Management

Hackney Council
Property Services | Climate, Homes & Economy Directorate
Salary: £76872 – £78090

Goodman Masson is proud to partner with Hackney Council to recruit a Head of Procurement, Business Support & Commercial Management – a senior leadership role at the heart of Property Services. This post oversees procurement strategy, commercial governance, contract management, business support functions and financial oversight across a large and complex housing and property portfolio.

You will lead a team of 19 specialists spanning procurement, commercial management, business support, programme monitoring, commercial compliance, surveying and cost control. Your remit includes shaping procurement strategy, ensuring compliance with public procurement law, overseeing all Gateway processes, maintaining strong commercial controls, and ensuring contracts deliver value, quality and performance. You will also ensure robust monitoring systems are in place, manage performance across planned and reactive works contracts, and maintain a central register of key commercial information.

The role provides strategic advice to senior leaders, supports major procurement activity across the directorate, and ensures all operational teams meet contract conditions, pricing standards, and financial regulations. Working as part of the senior management team, you will drive improvements in service delivery, champion effective contract administration, and support the development of consistent, transparent and well-governed procurement practice.

We are seeking an experienced leader with:

• Significant senior-level experience in public sector procurement, contract management or commercial services
• A procurement qualification (MCIPS or equivalent experience)
• Strong understanding of UK procurement law, including the Procurement Act 2023
• Experience in housing, construction or property services environments
• Expertise in financial management of building contracts and commercial negotiation
• Knowledge of JCT, NEC and construction delivery models
• Experience using frameworks and delivering major capital, planned or compliance programmes
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and embed a performance-driven culture
• Excellent stakeholder, analytical and communication skills
• Commitment to equality, learning, and high-quality customer service

This is a key opportunity to influence procurement strategy and commercial governance across a major London borough, helping deliver safe, sustainable and cost-effective homes and services for Hackney residents.

For further information or to apply, please contact [e-mail]