Job Title: Interim Third Party Spend Programme Implementation Lead
Location: Hybrid Working
Role Purpose
A public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Interim Third Party Spend Programme Implementation Lead to deliver a key workstream within its wider transformation programme.
This newly created role has been established following an independent review that identified opportunities to reduce third-party spend and improve value for money. The successful candidate will lead a programme of spend reviews, identify savings opportunities, and work with stakeholders across the organisation to deliver measurable financial benefits.
The role requires a senior transformation professional with strong commercial and procurement knowledge, capable of advising on the resources, governance, and organisational changes needed to ensure successful delivery.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the delivery of a Third Party Spend Reduction Programme.
* Develop and manage a rolling programme of spend reviews across key expenditure categories.
* Analyse spend data and identify opportunities for savings and efficiencies.
* Translate recommendations from an external review into deliverable actions and outcomes.
* Engage with service areas, finance teams, procurement colleagues, and suppliers to implement cost reduction initiatives.
* Establish programme governance, reporting, and benefits tracking.
* Provide advice and challenge to senior stakeholders on commercial and spend management opportunities.
Essential Experience
* Proven experience leading large-scale transformation, efficiency, or cost reduction programmes.
* Experience operating at Head of Service, Head of Transformation, Director, or equivalent senior level.
* Strong commercial and financial analysis skills.
* Experience delivering measurable savings and benefits realisation.
* Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and influencing skills.
* Ability to interpret complex spend data and translate findings into practical actions.
Desirable Experience
* Public sector procurement and contract management experience.
* Knowledge of public sector governance and financial management.
* Relevant programme, transformation, procurement, or finance qualifications.
Working Arrangements
This is an initial six-month contract, funded through the transformation programme, with the potential for extension based on programme success. Hybrid working is available