3 jobs found in Southampton

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...

Position: Interim Head of Procurement Location: High Street, Gosport, PO12 1EB Start Date: ASAP        Contract Duration: 6+ Months (hybrid) Working Hours: 37 hours per week, 09:00–17:00 Pay Rate: £ 300.00 Per Day Job Reference: (phone number removed) What We Are Looking For We are seeking a highly experienced procurement leader with strong knowledge of UK procurement legislation, governance, and public sector processes. You will be confident leading teams, managing high-value procurement activity, and advising senior stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the Procurement and Insurance function, ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements. Oversee complex, high-value procurement projects from strategy through to delivery. Provide expert advice on procurement law, governance, and best practice to senior stakeholders. Ensure all procurement activity aligns with Contract Procedure Rules (CPRs) and delivers value for money. Manage and...

Role Purpose To ensure the council remains fully compliant with statutory and regulatory responsibilities relating to Fire Safety and Asbestos Management across its housing stock. The postholder will manage safety programmes, maintain accurate compliance data, oversee contractor performance, and ensure residents’ homes meet all relevant building safety requirements. Key Responsibilities * Manage the delivery of the Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) programme, ensuring timely completion, quality assurance, and closure of remedial actions. * Maintain the Asbestos Register and ensure surveys, re-inspections, and removal works comply with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. * Inspect blocks and schemes to monitor fire safety standards and compliance with FRA recommendations. * Act as technical lead for fire doors, compartmentation, alarms, emergency lighting and passive/active fire safety systems. * Review fire safety documentation from contractors and challenge...