Procurement Project Manager

LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN; City Of London; On-site; GBP 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in London seeks a Procurement Project Manager to lead complex procurement projects. The successful candidate will ensure that all processes are fair and support social value outcomes. Applicants should be motivated, energetic, and able to demonstrate how they meet the role criteria. The position is full-time and offers a salary of £50,537.

Qualifications

• Highly motivated and energetic individual required.
• Expertise in managing complex procurement projects.
• Ability to drive social value outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from initiation to contract implementation.
• Ensure procurement processes are fair and scrutinized.
• Embed social value outcomes in procurement.

Job description

Job Description

Procurement Project Manager Job Ref: 3846

Salary: £50,537

Grade: Level 4 Zone 2
Location: 5 Pancras Square, N1C 4AG
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 36, Full Time
Closing Date: Thursday 20th November 2025 at 23:55

Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden's commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.

About Camden

Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We're home to the most important conversations happening today and we're making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here's where you can help decide a better future for us all.

About the Role

We're looking for a highly motivated and energetic individual to join our procurement team, supporting the delivery of efficient, transparent, and socially responsible procurement services that reflect Camden's values. In this role, you will lead, shape and steer the delivery of individual complex procurement projects at all levels within the category area, including above and below procurement thresholds.

The role will report to the Category Manager responsible for commercial strategy within the Investment, Place and Opportunity directorate specifically in the areas of spend involving capital investment projects and related consultancy services across green spaces, public realm and transport strategy, and spend across culture, environmental services, grounds maintenance, sustainability, community safety, inclusive economy and employment support services.

Key Responsibilities

• Take projects from initiation through to contract implementation and lifecycle, maximizing savings and efficiencies from goods and services while ensuring appropriate levels of quality.
• Act as an expert advisor, challenging where appropriate to ensure all procurement processes stand up to scrutiny and are fair.
• Drive through and embed social value outcomes in every procurement you support.
• Work closely with service leads across the Council providing a professional, value‑adding procurement service.

How to Apply

To apply for this job please follow the 'Apply' link. In the 'Why you?' section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the 'About You' section.

Inclusion and Belonging

At Camden, we want every colleague to feel they belong and can thrive. We welcome applications from all parts of our community, and particularly encourage people from Black, Asian and Other Ethnic Heritage communities, LGBTQ+ people, disabled and neurodiverse people, survivors of domestic abuse, and those from lower socio‑economic backgrounds or with care experience. We know that different voices and perspectives make us stronger, and we are committed to providing the support, adjustments and flexibility people need to succeed. Click here for more information on our commitment.

Asking for Adjustments

At Camden, we are committed to making our recruitment process barrier‑free and accessible for everyone. If you need us to do something differently during the application, interview or assessment process, just let us know and we will support you. This could include providing information in an alternative format, extra time in assessments, or adjustments for disabled, neurodiverse or long‑term health conditions.

Please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at [e-mail] or by post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG. We'll work with you to make sure the process works for you.