Head of Procurement Corporate & Place

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Head of Procurement Place and Corporate

Wirral Council is seeking an experienced Procurement professional to lead the Place and Corporate pillars as Head of Procurement. This senior role requires extensive knowledge of Hard and Soft Facilities Management alongside Corporate Services including ICT and prior experience operating at Head of Service level.

About the Role:

As Head of Procurement for Place and Corporate you will lead the strategic and operational delivery of procurement services across key areas including Facilities Management and Corporate Services. You will oversee a team of professionals driving effective procurement and contract management practices ensuring compliance with public sector regulations and delivering value for money to support wider Council objectives.

You will also support the Assistant Director of Procurement and Commercial Services in managing the overall service contributing to the development of policies and procedures and representing the function at Board meetings as required. With direct leadership responsibility for the Place and Corporate Procurement pillars you will provide clear direction oversight and support to ensure a high-performing compliant and forward-thinking service.

About the Candidate:

The successful candidate will be an experienced procurement professional with a strong background in the public sector including sound knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23). You will bring proven leadership experience as well as strong commercial acumen and the ability to deliver both strategic direction and effective operational outcomes.

You will be confident managing teams building strong relationships with senior stakeholders and driving high-quality compliant procurement services that deliver value for money and support wider organisational objectives.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Steve Boyd Assistant Director Procurement & Commercial Services on email

Interviews to be held week commencing 22/06/2026

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibilitycriteriafor a Skilled Worker visa before applying.

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Please note that in accordance with the Councils policy employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.

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