Continuous Improvement jobs in Großbritannien

Day Rate: £550 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: Birmingham – 2 days per week on site
Contract: 6 months

A leading local authority in the west midlands is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Category to provide strategic leadership across high-value procurement activity within property, housing, and facilities management (FM). This role is ideal for a senior procurement professional who can operate confidently in a complex governance environment and deliver best‑in‑class category management.

• Lead and develop a category team, providing strategic direction, coaching, and senior‑level oversight.

• Drive high‑impact procurement strategies across property, housing, and FM categories.

• Ensure compliance with internal governance, public‑sector regulations, and audit requirements.

• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the authority, influencing decision‑making and ensuring commercial value.

• Oversee end‑to‑end procurement activity, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and statutory obligations.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support the organisation through change and transformation.

• PA23 qualification with all 10 modules completed – mandatory.

• Proven experience operating at senior management level within procurement.

• Demonstrable track record of leading teams and managing complex workloads.

• Strong category expertise within property, housing, and FM.

• Prior experience working within a local authority or wider public‑sector environment (highly desirable).

• Ability to navigate and work within complex governance frameworks.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills.

• Competitive daily rate of £550 (Inside IR35).

• Hybrid working model – 2 days per week required on site in Birmingham.

• Opportunity to make a significant impact within a high‑profile public‑sector organisation.

• Supportive, collaborative environment working with senior leadership.