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Facilities Manager • Job Type: Full-time (37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year), • Location: Portsmouth Day-to-day of the role: • Lead and develop a customer-focused facilities management team., • Manage financial and procurement operations including contractor management., • Process estates-related purchase orders, receipt goods, and handle invoice processing and checks., • Analyse utility bills and liaise with suppliers to resolve any discrepancies., • Manage Estate Supervisors to ensure departmental budget is adhered to in line with financial policies., • Provide general administrative support and manage estates databases and SharePoint data., • Assist with external bookings, coordination of services, raising invoices, and updating information., • Support the delivery of the Sustainability Strategy and lead projects to reduce environmental footprint., • Collaborate with stakeholders to optimise space utilisation and minimise utility consumption., • Promote sustainable environmental management practices and develop an environmental management system., • Qualified to Level 3 in Facilities Management or higher., • Experience in a similar role dealing with financial, administrative, and environmental functions., • Strong understanding of financial systems and operations., • Dynamic and supportive work environment.

Job Title: Head of Procurement (Interim) Location: Gosport Town Hall / Hybrid Working Rate: £300 per day (PAYE) + holiday pay Contract: Interim (April 2026 – October 2026) Hours: 37 hours per week We are working with Portsmouth City Council to recruit an experienced Head of Procurement (Interim) to lead a high-performing procurement and insurance function. This is a key leadership role responsible for delivering strategic procurement across the organisation, ensuring compliance with legislation, and driving value for money across all council spend. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and manage the Procurement and Insurance service, • Deliver complex, high-value procurement projects, • Ensure compliance with procurement legislation and Contract Procedure Rules, • Provide expert advice to senior stakeholders across the Council, • Oversee procurement systems, processes, and governance frameworks, • Manage budgets and ensure effective financial control, • Lead, develop and support the Procurement and Insurance team, • Act as the Council’s Insurance Officer, ensuring appropriate cover and risk management, • Represent the Council at external forums and stakeholder meetings About You:, • Extensive experience in public sector procurement, • Strong knowledge of UK procurement legislation and best practice, • Proven experience leading teams and managing complex procurement activity, • Ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders, • Experience in contract management, governance, and complianceWhat is on offer:, • £300 per day PAYE, • Hybrid working, • High-impact leadership role within a local authority The job title and description in this advertisement may differ from the client's official job description/contract. We appreciate your interest in this role. E Personnel Recruitment aims to acknowledge all applications, but due to the high volume of CVs we receive, this may not always be feasible. You can apply with the utmost confidence to E Personnel Recruitment directly, experts in both Permanent and Temporary Recruitment, and a proud member of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), the professional body for the recruitment industry.

Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Head Of Procurement for our client a government organisation in Portsmouth. The successful post holder will lead and manage the Procurement service, including complex, high value procurement activities, whilst ensuring compliance with legislation, to best practice and legal standards, maximising and maintaining the efficiency and integrity of the procurement process and ensure value for money outcomes. Provide expert guidance and implement procurement strategies that align with the organisation's corporate plan and objectives. Management and provision of the organisation's insurance administration function, ensuring all covers are in place and appropriate to ensure the organisation is indemnified against loss whilst providing value for money. This role is a temporary contract initially for 6 months with the possibility to extend. This role is hybrid working. Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to: • Manage the Procurement & Insurance services in accordance with the legal requirements, professional standards, local policies and best value requirements., • Provide regulatory, legal and corporate governance advice to business units, related to the procurement and insurance process, contract and specification development, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, providing advice where necessary., • Manage resources within the team and deal with any training, development, absence, disciplinary and grievance matters., • Recruitment of staff to ensure service is provided with adequate and appropriately trained officers., • Lead, organise and develop staff to ensure customers receive a comprehensive responsive and quality service., • Provide leadership and mentorship to the Purchasing, Procurement and Insurance team, fostering professional development., • Be the responsible officer for the management of the organisation's Procurement portal, ensuring legislation is reflected in workflow processes; create, update and revise all system parameters ensuring legislative and Contract Procedure Rules (CPRs) compliance., • Ensure all procurement spend is authorised and in accordance with the CPRs., • Ensure legislation changes are complied with and systems and procedures reflect the latest legislative requirements., • Advise and train all staff including senior management on appropriate legislation and process on procurement, purchasing and insurance processes, including credit cards and financial systems, ensuring system checks are in place and effective to prevent fraud or misuse., • Maintain comprehensive and accurate records for all procurement projects ensuring an effective audit trail., • Provide a suite of documentation to streamline processes and assist procuring officers, including evaluation documents with weighted formulas., • Advise on route to market, authorise use of frameworks and appropriate contract, ensure contract management is followed in accordance with the CPRs., • Monitor and control all Purchasing, Procurement and Insurance budgets., • Previous experience in a similar role., • Experience working for a local government organisation and extensive knowledge about relevant local government standards, policies and legislation. Pay: £500.00 per day Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.

A progressive and people-focused principal contractor is looking to appoint a Design Manager to join its expanding design team, supporting the delivery of major faade remediation and complex building envelope schemes. With confirmed work secured into 2028, this is an opportunity to join a stable, cash-rich business that continues to invest in its people, its technology, and the future of safer, better-built environments. Based out of their head office in the Portsmouth area, projects are delivered nationwide. This new position has been created due to increased workload, offering a unique opportunity to shape and influence design management within the business. Projects range in value up to £22 million and include complex schemes across residential towers, stadiums, commercial buildings, and public sector assets. The company has built strong, long-term partnerships with blue-chip clients and is widely recognised for technical delivery on challenging and sensitive sites. Now targeting further growth, the company is scaling with purpose, aiming to exceed £50 million turnover this year. Backed by a listed parent group with significant financial strength, they operate with a modern, entrepreneurial approach while maintaining strong family values and a culture of trust and development. Design Manager Salary & Benefits • Salary: £60,000 - £85,000 (DOE), • 25-30 days holiday + Bank Holiday, • Pension Scheme, • Project Bonus Scheme, • Company Bonus Scheme, • 4 Years Death in Service Cover, • Critical Illness Cover, • Hybrid working available (mainly office-based with occasional site visits), • Team Social Events, • Company events and supportive social environment, • Comprehensive in-house and external Training and Development, • Access to Udemy and training courses, • Charity Fundraising Days, • Manage and coordinate design deliverables across complex envelope remediation and construction schemes., • Ensure all design milestones are achieved and programmes continuously updated., • Oversee and drive performance of external design houses, consultants, and internal design/technical teams., • Provide programme and milestone control using Microsoft Project., • Maintain effective communication with stakeholders, commercial, and operational teams., • Monitor design risk and ensure compliance with HRB requirements and regulatory standards., • Support procurement and site delivery by ensuring accurate and timely design information., • Minimum 5 years' experience in design and/or project management within the building envelope or wider construction industry., • Strong background in design management; faade remediation experience desirable., • Technical proficiency with Microsoft Project; Primavera advantageous., • Ability to manage workflows, external consultants, and multi-disciplinary teams., • Strong commercial awareness in relation to design deliverables., • Confident communicator, able to build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships., • Forward workload confirmed into 2028, • Secure financial backing with strong reserves, • Low staff turnover and clear paths for progression, • Structured mentoring and access to coaching, • Real stories of team members doubling their earnings in under three years, • Weekly culture feedback that informs senior management decisions Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for. JBRP1_UKTJ

Position: Head Of Procurement Location: High Street, Gosport, PO12 1EB Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 6+ Months Working Hours: 37 hours per week Pay Rate: £ 300.00 per day Job Reference: (phone number removed) Role Overview The Head of Procurement & Insurance (Interim) will lead and manage the Council’s Procurement and Insurance services. This includes overseeing complex, high-value procurement projects, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance, managing budgets, and providing strategic advice to senior management. The role also includes supervision of the Purchasing, Procurement, and Insurance team and acting as the Council’s Insurance Officer. This is a temporary/interim role with hybrid working arrangements at Gosport Town Hall. What We Are Looking For Extensive experience in procurement management, including high-value contracts and public sector compliance. Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience mentoring and developing staff. In-depth knowledge of procurement law, Contract Procedure Rules, and best practices. Ability to provide strategic guidance to senior management and councillors. Experience managing insurance administration and corporate risk. Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational skills. Able to operate in a hybrid working environment with flexible office atte...

Mechanical Contracts Manager – Southern England (CAT A & CAT B Fit-Out) Highly Competitive Salary + Excellent Package | Immediate Start Available Sale Group is a well-established mechanical and building services contractor with over 25 years’ experience delivering high-quality commercial projects across Southern England. With our Southern office in Havant and head office in Cheam, we have a strong pipeline of prestigious CAT A and CAT B office fit-out and refurbishment schemes. We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Contracts Manager to take full commercial and technical responsibility for mechanical packages on high-end commercial projects across Southern England. Key Information * Location: Southern England (site-based projects across the South East & South Coast) – based from our Havant office * Sector: Commercial Office Fit-Out & Refurbishment (CAT A & CAT B) * Contract Type: Permanent or Freelance * Salary: Highly competitive + package (car/car allowance + benefits) – Freelance day rate also available Role Responsibilities * Full accountability for mechanical services packages valued £2m – £15m * Manage the mechanical package from design/pre-construction through to installation, commissioning, and handover * Procurement and management of subcontractors and suppliers * Budget control, cost reporting, variations, CVRs, and final account agreemen...

Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: This role is a Bid Manager within the Saab Seaeye sales team designing and manufacturing world leading electric underwater robots. Key Responsibilities: * You will lead the bid function in support of underwater robot sales. * Supporting the external Sales team whilst reporting to the Head of Business Development and Sales. * Managing all aspects related to proposals submitted by the company. * Entrusted with managing and developing the bid process of the Saab Seaeye function. * Manage proposals from the inception until contract signature and handover to the project team via defined processes. Qualifications and Skills: Required skills: * Creating and managing bid's * Managing internal and external stakeholders to meet deadlines * Preparing for, participating and capturing outcomes of sales governance (WB) processes * Accurately capturing client requirements * Organising and running kick-off and solution meetings * Liaising with all stakeholders to gather information and produce bid content * Collating documents to produce tenders compliant with the client bid process * Excellent verbal communication skills * Submitting bids, including via client procurement portals * Populating PQQs/RFI's and ITT's with product and generic company information * Assisting with Product functional bid responses * Track system budgets to ensure accuracy of projected margins and maintain positive cash flow * Improve existing proposal templates * Able to work both independently and as part of a team * Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines * Previous experience in proposals , CTR and bid writing. Desirable skills : * Understanding of ROV's and subsea market. * Previous experience within a sales/commercial function * Advanced Microsoft Office skills * Display an ability to challenge constructively By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.

To lead and manage the Procurement service, including complex, high value procurement activities, whilst ensuring compliance with legislation, to best practice and legal standards, maximising and maintaining the efficiency and integrity of the procurement process and ensure value for money outcomes.

To lead and manage the Procurement service, including complex, high value procurement activities, whilst ensuring compliance with legislation, to best practice and legal standards, maximising and maintaining the efficiency and integrity of the procurement process and ensure value for money outcomes.

Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Kirsty@essentialemploy. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

A leading employment agency in the UK is seeking a Head Of Procurement to lead their procurement service in Gosport.The successful candidate will manage high-value procurement activities while ensuring compliance with legislation and best practices.Responsibilities include providing expert guidance

Facilities Manager Job Type: Full-time (37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year) Location: Portsmouth Salary: Hourly rates negotiableWe are seeking a dedicated Head of Facilities to lead and develop a professional, customer-focused team across multiple local locations. This role is crucial for someone with a strong background in facilities management, financial operations, and environmental sustainability. Day-to-day of the role: Lead and develop a customer-focused facilities management team. Manage financial and procurement operations including contractor management. Process estates-related purchase orders, receipt goods, and handle invoice processing and checks. Analyse utility bills and liaise with suppliers to resolve any discrepancies. Manage Estate Supervisors to ensure departmental budget is adhered to in line with financial policies. Provide general administrative support and manage estates databases and SharePoint data. Assist with external bookings, coordination of services, raising invoices, and updating information. Support the delivery of the Sustainability Strategy and lead projects to reduce environmental footprint. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimise space utilisation and minimise utility consumption. Promote sustainable environmental management practices and develop an environmental management system. Identify opportunities to enhance environmental impacts and develop a waste minimisation program.Required Skills & Qualifications: Qualified to Level 3 in Facilities Management or higher. Experience in a similar role dealing with financial, administrative, and environmental functions. Strong understanding of financial systems and operations. Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial software systems.Benefits: Dynamic and supportive work environment. Contribution to sustainability and environmental management initiatives.To apply for the Head of Facilities position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role

Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: This role is a Bid Manager within the Saab Seaeye sales team designing and manufacturing world leading electric underwater robots. Key Responsibilities: You will lead the bid function in support of underwater robot sales. Supporting the external Sales team whilst reporting to the Head of Business Development and Sales. Managing all aspects related to proposals submitted by the company. Entrusted with managing and developing the bid process of the Saab Seaeye function. Manage proposals from the inception until contract signature and handover to the project team via defined processes. Qualifications and Skills: Required skills: Creating and managing bid's Managing internal and external stakeholders to meet deadlines Preparing for, participating and capturing outcomes of sales governance (WB) processes Accurately capturing client requirements Organising and running kick-off and solution meetings Liaising with all stakeholders to gather information and produce bid content Collating documents to produce tenders compliant with the client bid process Excellent verbal communication skills Submitting bids, including via client procurement portals Populating PQQs/RFI's and ITT's with product and generic company information Assisting with Product functional bid responses Track system budgets to ensure accuracy of projected margins and maintain positive cash flow Improve existing proposal templates Able to work both independently and as part of a team Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines Previous experience in proposals , CTR and bid writing. Desirable skills : Understanding of ROV's and subsea market. Previous experience within a sales/commercial function Advanced Microsoft Office skills Display an ability to challenge constructively By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview

Excellent opportunity for a Senior Buyer working for a major civil engineering contractor based in Portsmouth. Hampshire The Senior Buyer will be responsible for supporting the effective management of the Procurement Team, supply chain and ensuring that materials required for construction projects are provided to schedule and according to projected budgets. Responsibilities of the Senior Buyer • Source materials & suppliers, • Meeting with supplier representatives, negotiating rates., • Extract global material order requirements from tender information., • Produce cost/value reports & life cycle costs, • Arrange transfer of material/plant between sites/head office, • Provide market competitive procurement solutions, • Getting quotations for specified materials & alternatives for estimators & negotiating for the best price., • Assist and Support the Procurement Manager Skills Requirements of the Senior Buyer • Negotiating skills, • Data Analysis and reporting, • Material specifications, • Compliance with QHSE legislation, • People Management, • Understanding of the certified management systems ISO (Apply online only), ISO (Apply online only) & ISO 45001, - 2018, • FSC & PEFC timber chain of custody management systems Ideal Experience of the Senior Buyer • Experience of Procurement & Supply Chain Management, • Knowledge of the supplier market for Civil Engineering & Construction, • Technology skills, • IT Microsoft Office skills - Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, • Procore and EVision, • Sustainability awareness, • Leadership Ideal Qualifications • HNC educated, • Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Chain (desirable) On offer is a very attractive salary package together with significant career opportunity Apply right now if this is of interest

With continued growth and ongoing operational transformation, they are seeking a Head of Procurement to lead a lean, high-impact procurement function and strengthen commercial discipline across the organisation. Head of Procurement My client is a leader in the rural fibre industry, delivering high-s

Head of OEM Procurement – Fastest Growing UK Mobility Provider. A role that gives you real influence in how one of the fastest growing fleet players in the market secures genuinely competitive stock. This is also one of the few roles where you will be across the table from Fleet Directors and seni

We’re seeking a dynamic Head of Procurement Operations to oversee procurement activities for our client including the leading of the central buy desk operations team who support with spend management across all indirect categories as well purchase order administration. As the Head of Procurement O

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Our client is seeking a Head of Procurement to be responsible for supporting a wide range of procurement activities across multiple categories, ensuring alignment with the organization's strategic objectives. Between three and five years of relevant experience, preferably within the financial servic

The successful candidate will lead and manage the Procurement service, including complex, high value procurement activities, whilst ensuring compliance with legislation, to best practice and legal standards, maximising and maintaining the efficiency and integrity of the procurement process and ensur

As the Head of Logistics you will,. A successful Head of Logistics should have:. The Head of Logistics will oversee and optimise all logistics operations for a global chemical manufacturer.

A leading multinational company is seeking a Head of Procurement Shared Services to build a groundbreaking function from the ground up. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of procurement within the organization, located in the United Kingdom, specifically in London or Bo

A design-led procurement business in Greater London seeks a Head of Sustainability to lead and evolve their environmental and ethical strategy. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in sustainability, strong analytical skills, and drive meaningful change across projects and

Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by our leading Essex based client to recruit for a Head of Procurement. The Head of Procurement will be responsible for all direct and indirect procurement for the site. Lead, develop, and inspire the procurement team, fostering a culture of high performance an

You will work a minimum of two days per week in our state‑of‑the‑art office in West London allowing you to connect with colleagues, with the flexibility to work remotely, or in the office over the remaining days. The Head of Procurement will be responsible for ensuring that the Ark network ach

You will work a minimum of two days per week in our state‑of‑the‑art office in West London allowing you to connect with colleagues, with the flexibility to work remotely, or in the office over the remaining days. The Head of Procurement will be responsible for ensuring that the Ark network ach

A leading procurement organization seeks a Head of Procurement Operations to lead and run their day-to-day procurement function. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in procurement leadership within property, along with strong negotiation skills.

Automotive client working on landmark product, offering a hands‑on environment and a chance to be part of product with global reach. An established start‑up with a close‑knit team of highly skilled Automotive, Motorsport and F1 professionals. Please note that our clients are unable to offer sp

Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in Hampshire for a Head of Procurement to join the team on a temporary basis. Lead and manage the Procurement & Insurance service, ensuring compliance with procurement legislation, governance frameworks, and best practice. In-depth

A leading broadband provider in the UK is seeking a Head of Procurement to drive procurement transformation and manage a substantial spend exceeding GBP100m. The successful candidate will be an experienced senior procurement leader with a passion for building partnerships and digitisation.

A UK financial institution is seeking a Head of Procurement to lead their procurement and supplier management function. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in procurement with strong skills in vendor management and risk governance, particularly in regulated sectors. The position off

We're looking for an experienced Interim Head of Procurement Operations to join our Procurement team and keep our core processes running smoothly. Leading a team of procurement professionals to deliver an excellent service. If you join us, you'll be part of a welcoming, inclusive culture, with oppor

Supporting the Head of Procurement and Supply Chain, the post holder will lead and manage the operational aspects of the team. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience

A renewable energy company is searching for a Head of Procurement to drive procurement strategies across UK and European renewables projects. The ideal candidate will have over 13 years of experience in delivering renewable energy infrastructure, including expertise in EPC contracting and strategic

Represent the focal point of Procurement within the business and demonstrate subject matter expertise alongside strong functional leadership, managing the procurement strategy. Represent the business in all procurement contract negotiation, creating robust contracts and protecting the interests of t

A global maritime firm based in the UK is seeking a Head of Procurement - New Building to lead sourcing strategies for New Building and Dry Dock projects. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of strong sourcing experience, including a minimum of 3 years in a significant global leadership role. Th

A leading UK-based company is seeking a Head of Procurement to manage and execute sourcing strategies. This role requires collaboration with various business units to ensure procurement aligns with strategic objectives, focusing on cost reduction and service quality. Applicants should have 3 to 5 ye

You will work a minimum of two days per week in our state‑of‑the‑art office in West London allowing you to connect with colleagues, with the flexibility to work remotely, or in the office over the remaining days. The Head of Procurement will be responsible for ensuring that the for money in al

The Deputy Head of Procurement ensures the effective, consistent, and compliant delivery of ARK's logistics and procurement functions in support of organisational and programme objectives. It supports the Head of Department by strengthening oversight, maintaining operational coherence across project

Client Testimonial: This is the first time I have worked with Adam and AR Resourcing, he was recommended due to placing other Heads of Procurement across the group. Significant strategic procurement experience for an infrastructure contractor, with a track record of delivering regional or national p

A leading consumer goods company is seeking a Head of Procurement Shared Services in the UK to establish a new Procurement function. This role requires strong relational skills, expertise in P2P processes, and analytical thinking to enhance compliance across procurement.

The Head of Procurement will lead and optimise procurement strategies, ensuring value for money and regulatory compliance within a not-for-profit organisation. A successful Head of Procurement should have:. It is a medium-sized organisation, offering a supportive and collaborative environment for pr

Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by our leading public sector client to recruit for a Head of Supplier Relationships. Strong knowledge of public sector procurement and frameworks.

Reporting to the Group Procurement Director, the Head of Procurement Operations will lead and run the day‑to‑day procurement function, managing a team of 3-4 professionals. Lead, manage, motivate and develop a team of 3-4 procurement professionals. Proven track record of leading, managing, and d

Our mission relies on a team full of inspiring, customer obsessed people, and we re looking for a Head of Procurement to play a pivotal role in our transformation and growth. You will lead on our procurement transformation journey, with full ownership of our spend which is well in excess of GBP100m

Our mission relies on a team full of inspiring, customer obsessed people, and we’re looking for a Head of Procurement to play a pivotal role in our transformation and growth. You will lead on our procurement transformation journey, with full ownership of our spend which is well in excess of £100m