Head of Asset Management and Procurement

1 week ago


Oldbury, Sandwell, United Kingdom We Manage Jobs(WMJobs) Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Head of Asset Management and Procurement to join our team at We Manage Jobs (WMJobs). As a key member of our leadership team, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality services to our tenants while maximizing opportunities to access grant funding.

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic leader with a commercial view on long-term strategy to drive growth and develop expertise within our housing directorate. As a Head of Asset Management and Procurement, you will oversee payments, strategic partnerships, and service level agreements to ensure the delivery of value for money services.

You will be responsible for leading a team of 10 professionals and providing procurement and contractual support to various contracts within the One Council One Team approach. Your experience in construction-related procurement and contract management will be instrumental in achieving this goal.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of local government decision-making and governance, as well as experience working with elected members and boards. You should also possess excellent communication skills and be able to demonstrate commercial awareness.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leadership of a team of 10 professionals providing procurement and contractual support
  • Oversight of payments and financial regulations in a local authority setting
  • Preparation and presentation of complex policy documents and reports
  • Procurement and contract procedure rules in a local authority setting

Requirements:

  • A relevant Professional or Degree-level Qualification in construction-related procurement or construction contract management
  • 5 years of industry experience in managing construction-related procurement functions within a social housing landlord or similar organization
  • Understanding of local government decision-making and governance

Benefits:

  • Generous annual leave entitlement with additional entitlement granted to employees who complete 5 years of continuous service
  • Access to our Employee Benefits portal offering discounts on retail locations, gym membership, and more
  • Salary sacrifice schemes for cars and bikes
  • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme


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