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 staff. In-depth knowledge of procurement law, Contract Procedure Rules, and best practices. Ability to provide strategic guidance to senior management and councillors. Experience managing insurance administration and corporate risk. Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational skills. Able to operate in a hybrid working environment with flexible office atte...