Job description
Interim Head of Category
Day Rate: £550 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: Birmingham - 2 days per week on site
Contract: 6 months
A leading local authority in the west midlands is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Category to provide strategic leadership across high-value procurement activity within property, housing, and facilities management (FM). This role is ideal for a senior procurement professional who can operate confidently in a complex governance environment and deliver best-in-class category management.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and develop a category team, providing strategic direction, coaching, and senior-level oversight.
* Drive high-impact procurement strategies across property, housing, and FM categories.
* Ensure compliance with internal governance, public-sector regulations, and audit requirements.
* Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the authority, influencing decision-making and ensuring commercial value.
* Oversee end-to-end procurement activity, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and statutory obligations.
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support the organisation through change and transformation.
Essential Requirements:
* PA23 qualification with all 10 modules completed - mandatory.
* Proven experience operating at senior management level within procurement.
* Demonstrable track record of leading teams and managing complex workloads.
* Strong category expertise within property, housing, and FM .
* Prior experience working within a local authority or wider public-sector environment (highly desirable).
* Ability to navigate and work within complex governance frameworks .
* Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills.
What's on Offer:
* Competitive daily rate of £550 (Inside IR35) .
* Hybrid working model - 2 days per week required on site in Birmingham.
* Opportunity to make a significant impact within a high-profile public-sector organisation.
* Supportive, collaborative environment working with senior leadership.
Extra information
Status
Open
Education Level
Secondary School
Location
West Midlands
Type of Contract
Casual / Part Time Jobs
Published at
02-01-2026
Full UK/EU driving license preferred
No
Car Preferred
No
Must be eligible to work in the EU
No
Cover Letter Required
No
Languages
English