Summary: The Head of Procurement for Wiltshire Council is a senior leadership role requiring extensive experience in finance and procurement, particularly within local authorities. The position demands strong collaboration with executive leadership to achieve council goals, manage service performance, and drive continuous improvement. The role is based in Trowbridge with a 50/50 split in location and requires a proactive approach to leadership and resource management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work jointly with the chief executive and corporate directors to achieve the council’s priorities and goals.
• Develop effective partnerships and collaborative working to achieve the council’s vision.
• Manage service performance through accountability of the senior management team and resource allocation.
• Develop an innovative and commercial approach across the council and specific service areas.
• Lead continuous improvement and transformation of services using evidence-based principles.
• Take joint responsibility for delivering the whole council budget and savings.
• Coach senior managers to enhance their leadership capabilities.

Key Skills:

• Extensive experience in finance and procurement, particularly in local authorities.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Ability to develop partnerships and collaborative working relationships.
• Experience in managing service performance and resource allocation.
• Innovative and commercial mindset.
• Proven track record in continuous improvement and transformation.
• Experience in coaching and developing senior managers.

Salary (Rate): £750

City: Trowbridge

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Other