Strategic Procurement Manager

followyourblissrightnow.com; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A heritage charity is seeking a Strategic Procurement Manager to guide procurement activities and support stakeholders. The role offers flexibility, with the possibility to work from home or at regional offices. Candidates should have experience in procurement, excellent communication skills, and ideally be MCIPS qualified. This full-time, permanent role includes significant benefits, making it an attractive opportunity for those in the sector.

Benefits

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Matched pension contributions up to 10%

Flexible hours

Career progression opportunities

Discounts at shops and cafés

Enhanced parental leave

Access to English Heritage sites

Qualifications

• Understanding of public sector/charity organisations.
• Experience in contract drafting/framework call‑offs.
• Exposure and understanding of contract management.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support stakeholders in procurement activities.
• Advise on contractual templates and contract award.
• Lead procurement training for key stakeholders.

Skills

Experience in a hands-on procurement role

Excellent organisation, communication and engagement skills

Ability to work independently and flexibly

Education

MCIPS qualified or commitment to complete the Diploma

Job description

Strategic Procurement Manager

Location: Homeworking or at one of our regional offices in Swindon, London or York

Salary: From £54,540 p.a. depending on location / 36 hours per week / permanent

Job type: Permanent

Reference: 16215

Heritage is for everybody, and we are here for heritage.

Heritage lives in places and people, memories and stories, artefacts and traditions. It can connect us all to the past, and to each other. It can make us happier, strengthen every community, and help shape society for the better. Everybody should be able to enjoy the benefits it brings.

That's why, as a charity, we care for over a million objects and hundreds of historic sites in every part of England, from international icons to local treasures. And it's why we open them up, share their stories and find new ways for everybody to enjoy, learn, play and create.

We are looking for an experienced Strategic Procurement Manager to join our small, busy team, likely to manage the Technology/Marketing categories. The role is full time and permanent, although we would consider a flexible working arrangement with the right candidate. The role can be office‑based at any of our regional offices or worked in a hybrid way between home and an office. Regular meeting attendance at our Swindon office is essential to the role, as well as visits to other offices and sites as required.

Benefits

• Salary from £54,540 p.a. depending on skills, experience and location
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, pro rata, rising to 28 days after 3 years
• Matched pension contributions up to 10%
• Flexible hours
• The opportunity to progress your career within the heritage sector
• Apprenticeship opportunities
• Subscriptions to professional bodies
• Free access to all English Heritage sites for you and up to six friends and family members
• 25% discount in our shops and cafés
• Enhanced maternity, paternity or shared parental leave
• Options to buy additional leave
• An inclusive working atmosphere where everybody is supported from all backgrounds, religions and with different needs
• Opportunities to go to some of our great live music and history events

Responsibilities

• Guide, advise and support stakeholders to plan, prepare and run procurement activities, including evaluation and moderation processes
• Advise on contractual templates, drafting and contract award – experience of working with MSA/SoWs and public sector frameworks would be an advantage
• Lead and deliver elements of procurement training to key stakeholders
• Support vendor/supplier management processes, including guidance, disputes and escalations
• Input into procurement policy, resources and template updates
• Other activities to raise the profile of procurement and support better buying behaviour

Qualifications

• Experience in a hands‑on procurement role
• Understanding of public sector/charity organisations
• Experience in contract drafting/framework call‑offs or working with a preferred supplier list
• Exposure and understanding of contract management approach and techniques
• Excellent organisation, communication and engagement skills at all levels
• Ability to work independently and flexibly
• MCIPS qualified – we will consider applications from candidates qualified at a lower level of CIPS who are committed to completing the Diploma

To apply, please provide a copy of your current CV plus a covering letter (neither should be more than 2 pages of A4), setting out your interest in the role and the organisation, including relevant experience.

Please note, interviews will be held week commencing Monday 24th November 2025, either in person or via Teams.

If you would like to talk to us e.g. about workplace adjustments or working patterns, please contact Sarah Shearman, Senior Procurement Manager. No agencies please.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Find out more about us and what we do on our website. You can also meet some of our people and hear about why they enjoy working with us.

Equal opportunities

Everybody's welcome at English Heritage. Forget the stereotypes. It takes thousands of people from every background to care for England's heritage and open it up for everybody to enjoy. We're looking for every type of person with every kind of skill and experience, and we're committed to making sure that English Heritage is an equitable, diverse and inclusive place to work. You can connect with others through our EDI networks as a member or ally. These include Ethnic Diversity, Faith & Belief, Social Equity, LGBTQ+, Neurodivergence, Age, Disability and Gender Health and Wellbeing.

We take wellbeing seriously. We are committed to ensuring everyone feels safe at work and can carry out their role. To support this, we have a network of Mental Health First aiders, regular information and awareness events, unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Programme and work with our people to implement reasonable adjustments.

Closing date: 12/11/2025 23:59:59