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Shape procurement. Drive value. Make a difference. Salary: £49,050 - £52,187 per annumLocation: Hybrid working across London, Surrey, Sussex and BerkshireContract: Permanent, Full Time Are you an experienced Procurement, Category or Contract Management professional looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact? We're seeking a Procurement Category Manager to join a large specialist education organisation supporting children, young people and adults with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across London and the South. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a diverse procurement portfolio, influence strategic decision-making and deliver tangible value across a multi-site organisation comprising 14 specialist schools and academies and 7 college centres. The Role Working as part of an established Procurement Team, you'll lead end-to-end procurement and contract management activities across a range of categories including: • Estates & Facilities, • ICT, • Professional Services, • Operational and Corporate Services You'll manage formal tender exercises and further competitions under framework agreements, ensuring compliance with public procurement legislation while delivering value for money, quality and innovation. The role also offers significant exposure to supplier and contract management, including performance monitoring, supplier development, cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement programmes. Key Responsibilities • Lead procurement projects and tender exercises from strategy through to contract award, • Deliver compliant procurement solutions across multiple spend categories, • Develop category knowledge and identify savings and efficiency opportunities, • Manage supplier relationships and contract performance, • Implement supplier action plans and continuous improvement initiatives, • Ensure compliance with procurement legislation, governance requirements and organisational policies, • Build strong relationships with stakeholders across multiple sites, • Support the delivery of strategic procurement objectivesAbout You Applications are welcomed from professionals currently working as: • Procurement Manager, • Category Manager, • Contract Manager, • Senior Procurement Officer, • Procurement Business Partner, • Commercial Manager, • Strategic Sourcing Specialist You'll ideally have: • Experience leading tenders and procurement exercises, • Knowledge of public sector procurement legislation and best practice, • Strong supplier and contract management experience, • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, • A commercial mindset with a focus on delivering value, • The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities Experience within education is beneficial but not essential. Hybrid Working & Travel This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with approximately 50% home-based and 50% site-based working. Regular travel across London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire is required, therefore access to your own transport is essential. As the role involves visiting education settings, an Enhanced DBS check will be required. Salary & Benefits £49,050 - £52,187 per annum Benefits include: • Teachers' Pension Scheme with life cover and family protection, • Generous annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure, • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, • Comprehensive learning and development opportunities, • Enhanced parental leave schemes, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Season Ticket Loans, • Employee Referral Scheme, • Discounted Gym Membership and Digital Fitness Access, • Home Electronics Scheme, • Employee Car Lease Scheme, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Occupational Health Support and Mental Health First AidersApply Now If you're looking for a varied and rewarding procurement role where your expertise will directly support the delivery of vital education services, we'd love to hear from you.

The London Borough of Croydon is seeking an experienced Housing Asset Manager to join their team Your new company A forward-thinking London local authority is seeking an experienced Asset Manager to join its Housing Directorate. With a strong commitment to delivering high-quality housing services and improving outcomes for residents, the organisation is undertaking an ambitious transformation programme across its housing portfolio. Your new role As the Asset Manager, you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping and delivering the council’s asset management strategy. You will manage a multidisciplinary team and lead on the effective planning, management and optimisation of a diverse housing portfolio. Key responsibilities include: Leading and developing the asset management function, managing analysts and surveyors Driving the asset management strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and resident needs Overseeing stock condition surveys and ensuring robust, up-to-date property data Leading on portfolio management, including acquisitions, disposals and development schemes Managing and optimising asset data systems to support investment and decision-making Developing and overseeing the housing capital investment programme Ensuring compliance with Decent Homes standards and statutory reporting requirements Engaging with residents, stakeholders and partners to inform service improvement and investment decisions You will work closely with senior stakeholders across housing, finance and corporate services, while acting as the lead expert on asset data, strategy and investment planning. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will bring: Proven experience in asset management within a social housing or public sector environment Strong track record of leading teams and delivering complex programmes or projects Experience managing asset data, stock condition information and investment planning Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels Strong analytical, problem-solving and strategic thinking capability Ability to manage competing priorities within a fast-paced environment Knowledge of asset management systems and housing legislation (PRINCE2 or similar desirable) What you'll get in return £66,378 to £68,784 per annumUp to 31 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days Opportunity to shape the future of housing asset management in a major London borough A key leadership role within a high-impact transformation programme Collaborative and supportive working environment Competitive local government benefits package, including access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (circa 18%+ employer contribution) Flexible working opportunities What you need to do now This campaign is being managed exclusively by Hays. If you're interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. For a confidential discussion or if you have any questions, please contact me directly using my Hays contact details. #4807168