Head of Procurement

Portsmouth City Council; Gosport; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Gosport is seeking an experienced Head of Procurement to lead their Procurement, Purchasing, and Insurance function. This strategic role requires managing complex procurement activities, ensuring compliance with legislation, and delivering value for money. Candidates should have strong leadership and analytical skills, experience in procurement governance, and a commitment to integrity. The role offers flexible working arrangements and aims to improve services for the community.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing procurement and contract governance.
• Strong leadership skills with experience developing teams.
• Up-to-date knowledge of procurement law and best practice.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• A commitment to integrity, value for money, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing the Procurement, Purchasing and Insurance team.
• Providing authoritative advice on procurement legislation and governance.
• Overseeing the Council’s procurement portal.
• Managing procurement activity for compliance with Contract Procedure Rules.
• Supporting training on procurement and financial procedures.
• Managing the Council’s insurance function.

Skills

Leadership

Procurement management

Analytical skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Job description

Head of Procurement - Gosport Borough Council

Gosport, Hampshire, United Kingdom

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Job Description

Head of Procurement

Location: Gosport

Hours: 37 per week, Monday–Friday
Employer: Gosport Borough Council
Grade: 12

About the Role

Gosport Borough Council is seeking an experienced Head of Procurementto lead our Procurement, Purchasing and Insurance administration function. This is a key strategic role responsible for managing complex, high‑value procurement activity, ensuring compliance with legislation, and delivering value for money across the organisation.

You will act as the Council’s expert on procurement law, best practice, governance, and shaping our approach and ensuring robust processes that support the Council’s corporate priorities.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading, managing and developing the Procurement, Purchasing and Insurance team.
• Providing authoritative advice on procurement legislation, contract development, and governance.
• Overseeing the Council’s procurement portal and ensuring processes reflect the latest legal requirements.
• Managing procurement activity to ensure compliance with Contract Procedure Rules and all statutory obligations.
• Supporting staff and senior leaders with training on procurement, purchasing, insurance and financial procedures.
• Managing the Council’s insurance function, ensuring adequate cover, risk reduction, and value for money (all claims made being managed by the Councils Insurer).
• Preparing reports, policies and updates, including Contract Procedure Rules.
• Representing the Council at key meetings, including the Hampshire Insurance Forum.

About You

You’ll bring a strong background in procurement with the credibility to influence at all levels. You will have:

• Proven experience managing procurement and contract governance
• Strong leadership skills with experience developing teams
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of procurement law and best practice
• Excellent analytical, communication and relationship‑building skills
• A commitment to integrity, value for money, and continuous improvement

Why Work With Us

You’ll join a supportive organisation where your expertise will directly contribute to improving services for the Gosport community. Flexible working arrangements are available

How to apply

To make sure your application is above the rest, please review the “job profile” and “how to apply” to ensure your application matches the requirements of the role. Please ensure you fully read and follow the guidance so you can demonstrate how you meet the criteria under “who is the person” on the “job profile”.

PLEASE DO NOT JUST SUBMIT A CV.

Please ensure you refer to the “how to apply” document when you complete your application as there is information in there that you need to include and evidence in your application for this role.This is really important or you are likely not to be short listed.

Application Closing Date: 16 February 2026

The interview process will include a written assessment. Successful candidates will be informed of the assessment details in their interview invitation.

• Locations Gosport, Hampshire, United Kingdom