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Location: Flexible (Any Care Inspectorate office) Contract: Permanent, fixed term (18 months) or secondment (18 months) Closing date: 08:00 on Monday 9 February 2026 About us We are a scrutiny body that supports improvement. That means we look at the quality of care in Scotland to ensure it meets high standards. We are responsible for providing assurance and protection for people who experience care services, their families, carers and the wider public. Our vision is that people across Scotland experience high-quality care that meets their needs, rights and choices. Our values 1. Person-centred: we put people, empathy, compassion, and kindness at the heart of everything we do, 2. Respect: we value everyone's dignity and are respectful in everything we do, 3. Equity: we embrace diversity and nurture an inclusive environment where everyone is supported to achieve equal outcomes, 4. Integrity: we act impartially, fairly, and consistently, upholding transparency and accountability in all our actions, 5. Impact: we focus on making a positive impact for everyone experiencing care in Scotland whilst ensuring our work delivers the best value to the public Work-life balance Our desire is to achieve an effective and balanced way of working, which enables us to meet organisational needs and achieve a work-life balance that promotes wellbeing and collaboration opportunities. Our hybrid working policy gives you the flexibility to mix working from home with attendance at your base office and other work locations, spending no more than 60% of your working time working from home, measured over a four-week period. About the role As a Strategic Inspector, you will lead and support inspections that evaluate how well local partnerships and services work together to deliver positive outcomes for people across Scotland. You’ll assess strategic planning, leadership, and delivery across sectors such as health, social work, education, and justice with a strong focus on how lived experience informs and shapes care and support. Using national frameworks, data, and evidence, you will produce high-quality public reports that highlight strengths, identify areas for improvement, and support meaningful change. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, the Scottish Government, and national partners to influence improvement, contribute to the development of inspection methodologies, and support both internal and external quality assurance initiatives. This is a key leadership role with significant scope to make a lasting impact on the quality of care and support in Scotland. You will find more information in the job profile and person specification. About you Experience - You’ll be a skilled and experienced professional with a strong background in social work, health or education. You’ll bring a track record of leading strategic projects, service delivery, or improvement initiatives at a senior level, with the insight and confidence to evaluate complex systems and make evidence-based decisions. Your leadership experience may come from roles such as service manager, strategic lead, inspector, or advisor, where you’ve worked collaboratively across sectors and driven meaningful change. You will have excellent analytical, communication, and report writing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels and influence decision-making locally and nationally. You’ll be values-driven, politically astute, and committed to equity, inclusion, and person-centred practice, motivated by the opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives through scrutiny and improvement. Qualifications and registration - To apply for this role, you must hold a professional qualification at SCQF Level 9 or above that enables registration with a recognised regulatory body such as the Scottish Social Services Council, Nursing and Midwifery Council, General Teaching Council for Scotland, or Health and Care Professions Council. In addition, your qualification must meet the requirements for Secondary Authorised Officer status under the Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010. This means it must be directly relevant to social work, health, education, or a related discipline. If you are unsure whether your qualification meets this requirement, we encourage you to contact us before applying. If you are registering through the Scottish Social Services Council, to comply with their Secondary Authorised Officer registration category, you’ll need a relevant practice qualification and be required to complete the European Foundation of Quality Management (EFQM), Accredited assessor or Assessor training certificate within 3 years of appointment. New employees start at the minimum salary for the grade. However, we offer a generous benefits package. Next steps If you believe that your skills, experience and motivation make you a suitable candidate for this post, please complete our online application form by 08:00 on Monday 9 February 2026. We anticipate holding interviews during the week commencing 2 March 2026 at our Dundee office.

Senior Category Manager - Global Procurement (Capital Construction & Engineering) - Lifesciences industry.

The Head of Category will be responsible for owning the product strategy and all elements within the product team. The Head of Category will oversee the conception, development, innovation and continual improvement of all products here at BGA.

As a Senior Category Analyst, you will drive growth in our category, focusing on iconic brands such as Spontex, Contigo, and Sistema in the UK and Ireland. Assist in the creation and implementation of Home Fragrance category strategies to drive growth and profitability. Leverage data from various so

Ability to join Category Growth team sessions regularly in London. If this sounds interesting, please get in touch with us at john@categorygrowth. Category Growth is a growth consultancy specialising in consumer goods & services.

Company description:Location: Manchester, UKReports to: Head of Analytics, Insights & Category DevelopmentContract type: PermanentYour Role & Team in a NutshellAre you ready to influence the future of our legendary brands like Spontex, Contigo, and Sistema? If you are dynamic, analytical, and eager

Job Title: Senior Category Manager - SCLocation: Aldermaston, Reading (3 days/week on site)Contract Duration: 12 MonthsDaily Rate: £81.

Location:PooleHours:Monday Friday, 8am-5pm office basedSalary:c £45k DOE + Co bonus paid monthly and annually Benefits:22 days rising after 2 years, Holiday buy-back scheme, Pension, Growth by sharing bonus scheme, on-site parking, Modern open-plan offices, Free lunch every Friday, Company sick pa

But did you know that were also the most innovative food retailer in the UK operating across chilled and ambient categories too, and the winner of multiple awards for our products, service and the way we treat our employees?Were looking for an ambitious Regional Category Buy.

Are you ready for a new opportunity in 2026?DoorCo is seeking exceptional HGV Driver candidates that are committed to delivering excellence and making a difference.Our new rates of pay and benefits apply from 1 January 2026.Our starting rate of pay is £14.Once you are fully trained and have passed

Class 2 (Category C) HIAB DriverLocation: WashingtonThe Best Connection is recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-known and established building supplies company based in Washington. Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit a Class 2 (Category C) HIAB driver to support increased demand

But did you know that were also the most innovative food retailer in the UK operating across chilled and ambient categories too, and the winner of multiple awards for our products, service and the way we treat our employees?Were looking for an ambitious Category Buying Manag.

We are currently working in partnership with a public sector organisation based in Bristol, who are recruiting for a Senior Procurement Category Manager on a permanent basis.

Category Insights & Marketing ManagerHaddenham, UKJOB DESCRIPTIONLead data analysis for the Savoury Snack Market Assessment with the aim to guide the business growth strategy for EMEA Flavour Solutions, through the use of published market data, research agency briefs and gathering insights (market a

Offering a work/life balance is of great importance to Speedy!Role - Driver Category C + E + HiabLocation - BradfordDays of work - Mon - Fri, Times 07:30 - 17:00 - 42 hoursSpeedy are the UKs leading hire provider with the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant and support services

Mller UK & Irelandis wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Mller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe.In the UK, Mller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain.Mller is ranked within the t

Stevenage Do you have an interest in digital technology procurement? Do you have prior procurement experience in a technology procurement category? Are you looking for a challenging new role where you can really make a difference? Are you interested in working internationally across different cultur

Driver Category C - Wellington - Monday to Friday - 06:00 - 17:00 - 45 hours per weekSpeedy are the UKs leading hire provider with the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant and support services everything for every job!We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service, safe acc

A leading insurance company based in Manchester is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join their team.This role will involve building relationships with commercial teams, providing financial insights, and supporting supplier negotiations.The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role,

Category strategy and category management. Pharmaceutical Procurement Lead / Category Manager (Engineering & Construction). Pharmaceutical Procurement Lead / Category Manager (Engineering & Construction).

This role will see you working across multiple categories, with a positive approach where you can consolidate, de-risk and project manage that category. The successful Category Manager will have : -. Strategic category or project management experience from a procurement background.

Analyse market trends, customer needs and competitor activity to identify opportunities for category expansion and NPD. Track and report on the performance of the category, including sales, margins, stock turnover and supplier performance. Proven experience as a Buying Manager or Category Manager in

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Category Manager for a well-established family-run business in Poole, Dorset.

A leading education group in the United Kingdom is looking for a Category Marketing Manager to develop and execute marketing plans for a product category. This full-time mid-senior level position involves collaboration with various teams to ensure effective category strategies.

Shape and deliver strategic category plans that align with long-term business goals, drive innovation, and support transformation across the supply chain. Champion sustainability across the category, ensuring compliance with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and broader ESG goals. Procurement

Advanced Procurement Category Lead. Advanced Procurement Category Lead. Advanced Procurement Category Lead.

Category Insights Director will lead the development of data‑driven category strategies across our smart retail and vending estate. Develop and implement category strategies aligned to Amplifi’s commercial and growth objectives.

We’re looking for a Category Food Technologist to join our Food team on a fixed-term basis.

A leading learning and development firm in Scotland is looking for a Procurement Category Manager to develop and execute strategies that drive cost savings and improve supplier performance.

Job Summary**The HPC Category Manager globally will commercially lead end-to-end strategic sourcing for high-performance computing hardware and infrastructure. Partner with HPC, IT, and business stakeholders to understand requirements, define sourcing strategies, develop category plans, and deliver

If you enjoy building category strategies that genuinely change outcomes commercially, socially and environmentally then this one is definitely worth your attention. This organisation has recently moved to a category-led procurement model and is investing heavily in capability, influence and strateg

An advanced technology company in the United Kingdom is seeking an HPC Category Manager to lead the strategic sourcing for high-performance computing hardware.

A leading food services company in the UK is seeking an experienced Category Insights Director to lead data-driven category strategies.

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Category Manager (Fresh) for a prominent foodservice business in the United Kingdom. The role involves developing supplier relationships and executing strategic initiatives for the Fresh Category. Essential qualifications include experience in fresh category

Line manage one Category Finance Manager & one Category Finance Analyst, supporting them in their development. Co-lead our Category Finance team and drive a culture of continuous improvement. Job Category Finance and Audit.

A leading modular building innovator in the UK is seeking a Senior Category Manager to enhance procurement strategies and manage supplier relations.

A leading procurement organization is seeking a Category Manager to take charge of a major food category. This role requires strong FMCG category experience and the ability to influence major UK retailers.

Acting as a trusted business partner, you’ll develop and execute category strategies that optimise cost, improve supplier performance, and align with our organisational objectives. Develop and maintain category strategies that deliver cost savings, service improvements, and innovation. Partner wit

A leading recipe box company in the UK is seeking a Category Food Technologist on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

The purpose of the Category Procurement Lead IT role is to initiate, draft, validate, sign off, implement, and execute procurement strategies for various IT commodities across Europe, supporting all pillars of DP World. Develop and execute sourcing strategies in line with category goals. Lead cross-

You’ll collaborate closely with colleagues across Brand, Product, Strategy and Performance and Performance Media to ensure our category strategies are insight-led, creatively executed, and commercially effective. Proven experience in marketing, ideally in category, customer or brand roles. Get not

A leading international consumer products business seeks a Category Manager to drive category growth across the UK and EMEA on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract. This role requires 2-5 years of experience in category management, strong Excel skills and excellent communication capabilities.

Category Manager - Private Dentistry. We are looking for a strategic and commercially focused Dental Category Manager to join our Commercial team. Collaborate with internal teams—including Marketing, BI, and Operations—to deliver training, campaigns, and reporting that drive category performance

A leading smart retail company is seeking a Category Insights Director to shape category and commercial strategies. Candidates should have 7-10+ years in senior category management or analytics, strong analytical skills, and expertise in BI tools.

Senior Category Manager - Chemicals, Paint & Gases. Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our exciting team of Category Managers. As a Category Manager for Chemical, Paint & Gases in Marine Technical Procurement, you will work closely with our technical, New-building, operation

We are representing a major food retailer seeking a Category Technical Lead to take full accountability for technical and quality standards across the Chilled, Fresh & Bakery portfolio. Senior leadership role with full category accountability.

Reporting to a senior regional category leader, this role focuses on applying. Act as a trusted category advisor to UK, French, and EMEA customers and distributors. Analyse category, brand, and shopper performance to identify growth opportunities and risks.

A major public sector organisation in the UK is seeking a Senior Procurement Category Manager to shape and deliver strategic category strategies.