Head of Contracts and Procurement

London Hybrid Working (3 days office / 2 days home) Leadership Opportunity Are you an experienced public sector procurement and contract management professional looking for a role where your work has a visible impact on communities, public spaces and quality of life? This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a diverse and high-profile portfolio. From protecting and enhancing much-loved public spaces to supporting leisure and cultural services that bring communities together, you''ll play a pivotal role in shaping services relied upon by thousands of residents every day. You will lead the strategic management, governance and performance of a portfolio of contracts worth more than 6 million annually, ensuring exceptional service delivery, strong commercial outcomes and meaningful social value. The Opportunity This role goes far beyond traditional contract management. You will establish and embed a modern, data-led contract management function, creating robust governance frameworks, performance monitoring systems and reporting mechanisms that drive accountability, continuous improvement and value for money. You''ll act as the lead for major procurement activity across the service area, overseeing significant tenders, contract mobilisations and improvement programmes while building productive relationships with stakeholders ranging from elected members and senior leaders to community groups, service providers and residents. With a major focus on leisure, cultural ..... full job details .....