Strategic Procurement Manager

Heritage is for everybody, and we are here for heritage.

Heritage lives in places and people, memories and stories, artefacts and traditions. It can connect us all to the past, and to each other. It can make us happier, strengthen every community, and help shape society for the better. Everybody should be able to enjoy the benefits it brings.

That's why, as a charity, we care for over a million objects and hundreds of historic sites in every part of England, from international icons to local treasures. And it's why we open them up, share their stories and find new ways for everybody to enjoy, learn, play and create.

We are looking for a experienced Strategic Procurement Manager to join our small busy team. The role is full time and permanent although we would consider a flexible working arrangement with the right candidate. This role can be office based or worked in a hybrid way, although you will be required to attend one of our offices for team meetings.

The Benefits

- Salary from ££54,540 p.a. depending on skills, experience and location

- 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, pro rata, rising to 28 days after 3 years

- Matched pension contributions up to 10%

- Flexible hours

- The opportunity to progress your career within the heritage sector

- Apprenticeship opportunities

- Subscriptions to professional bodies

- Free access to all English Heritage sites for you and up to six friends and family members

- 25% discount in our shops and cafes

- Enhanced maternity, paternity or shared parental leave

- Options to buy additional leave

- An inclusive working atmosphere everybody is supported from all backgrounds, religions and with different needs

- Opportunities to go to some of our great live music and history events

This is a wonderful opportunity for a hands-on procurement professional to get involved in leading and supporting procurement activities across key Directorates.

You will:

- Guide, advise and support stakeholders to plan, prepare and run procurement activities

- Support evaluation and moderation process

- Advise on contractual templates, drafting and contract award - experience of working with MSAs / SoWs and public sector frameworks would be an advantage

- Lead and deliver elements of procurement training to key stakeholders

- Support vendor / supplier management process including guidance, disputes and escalations

- Contribute to contract visibility and wider supply chain mapping

- Involvement in wider assurance process and supplier due diligence

- Input into procurement policy, resources and template updates

- Other activities to raise profile of procurement and support better buying behaviour

To be considered for the role, you'll need:

- Experience in a hands-on procurement manager role

- Understanding of public sector / charity organisations and ability to work flexibly within a frame

- Experience in contract drafting / framework call offs or working with a preferred supplier list

- Exposure and understanding of contract management approach and techniques

- Excellent organisation skills

- Excellent communication and engagement skills at all levels

- High attention to detail and regard for confidentiality

- Ability to work independently

To apply please provide a copy of current CV plus a covering letter (neither should be more than 2 pages of A4) setting out your interest in the role and the organisation, relevant experience and five key outcomes that you would look to achieve within the first six months in this role.

Please note interviews will be held on either Monday 22 or Tuesday 23 September via TEAMS.

If you would like to talk to us e.g. about workplace adjustments or working patterns, please contact Vicki Murphy, Senior Procurement Manager via [email protected]. No agencies please.

Find out more about us and what we do: You can also meet some of our people and hear about why they enjoy working with us:

Everybody's welcome at English Heritage

Forget the stereotypes. It takes thousands of people from every background to care for England's heritage and open it up for everybody to enjoy. We're looking for every type of person with every kind of skill and experience, and we're committed to making sure that English Heritage is an equitable, diverse and inclusive place to work. You can connect with others through our EDI networks as a member or ally. These include Ethnic Diversity, Faith & Belief, Social Equity, LGBTQ+, Neurodivergence, Age, Disability and Gender Health and Wellbeing.

We take wellbeing seriously. We are committed to ensuring everyone feels safe at work and can carry out their role. To support this, we have a network of Mental Health First aiders, regular information and awareness events, unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Programme and work with our people to implement reasonable adjustments.