Job Description

Employer:

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

Salary:

81,918

Location:

No 1 Mann Island, Liverpool

Contract:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Flexible Hours/Full Time

Hours:

35 hours per week.

DBS Check:

No

Closing Date:

29/04/2025 at 10:00

Reference:

RES/25/310447

About the Role

We are looking for an exceptional individual to lead and develop the Procurement Service of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority's in a new Head of Service role.



This is a fantastic opportunity to be a key member of the Resources Directorate, providing strategic leadership to a rapidly growing and developing Procurement Service.



The Head of Procurement will have the expertise to lead a proactive, consultative procurement team, lead on the development and implementation of a progressive procurement strategy and deliver procurement that makes a difference to the lives of the residents of the Liverpool City Region, driving value for money and delivering maximum social value.

About you

You will be a dynamic and driven individual joining the service at a critical and exciting period of change: a strong solutions-based thinker, commercially minded and a strategic change-leader that can inform in a meaningful way.



This will be matched with extensive experience of leading public sector procurement that delivers maximum value.



You will also be in possession of strong technical expertise and knowledge, with a clear track record in managing a variety of commercial contracts.



Reporting directly to the Interim Director of Finance, you will be resilient in your approach and possess demonstrable leadership skills for what is a key delivery role for the organisation.

If you think you match the job description and our values then click on the link to apply, indicating how you meet the person specification.

About the organisation

The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth 35 billion a year.



The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.

Staff benefits

+ Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5% + Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days + Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth 1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner + Flexible and hybrid working + 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service + Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms + Bike to Work Scheme + Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a 1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all candidates who met the essential criteria in the job description and who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.



The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.