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We’re looking for a Procurement Manager to lead high-value, complex procurement activity and support the development of category management strategies across the organisation. You will act as a trusted commercial advisor, ensuring compliance with procurement legislation, delivering value-for-money outcomes, and building strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.This is a key role within our procurement function, supporting strategic sourcing, market engagement, risk management and contract delivery. You will play a vital part in strengthening our procurement capability and driving best practice across the Group.What you’ll do:<ul><li>Lead and manage high-value (above-threshold) procurement projects in line with agreed category and procurement strategies, overseeing market engagement, option appraisals, evaluations, negotiations and contract execution.</li><li>Support Procurement Business Partners with the development and implementation of category strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives, legislation and best practice.</li><li>Provide expert advice, challenge and guidance on Procurement Policy, the Public Contracts Regulations and all relevant legislation to ensure compliance across the Group.</li><li>Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders at all levels, fostering a joined-up approach to the procurement of goods, services and works.</li><li>Maintain an accurate forward plan of contracts, ensuring visibility of upcoming requirements and future activity.</li><li>Promote a culture of integrity, ethics and compliance, ensuring controls are robust, risks are managed, and policies are understood and adhered to.</li><li>Contribute to continuous improvement of procurement processes, documentation, commercial assurance and risk mitigation.</li></ul>&nbsp;What you’ll bring:<ul><li>Experience delivering category, procurement and/or contract management strategies with measurable cashable and non-cashable benefits.</li><li>Strong background working as a procurement professional in a large, complex organisation.</li><li>Significant experience delivering procurement projects using structured methodologies such as PRINCE2, meeting required time, cost and quality parameters.</li><li>Experience of leading public procurement procedures with knowledge of both PCR15 and PA23.</li><li>Expert understanding of procurement systems, legislation, policy, guidance and best practice across multiple categories of spend.</li><li>Ability to interpret and work with commercial contract terms and conditions.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build strong networks and work collaboratively.</li><li>Strong communication skills (written, verbal and presentation), supported by sound IT capability (Microsoft Office and procurement systems).</li><li>Relevant professional qualification(s), such as&nbsp;CIPS Level 5&nbsp;(or working towards).</li></ul>Why Join Us?At Peabody, we are guided by our values:&nbsp;Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together.&nbsp;You will join a team committed to inclusion, innovation, and meaningful impact.&nbsp;What We Offer&nbsp;<ul><li>30 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays</li><li>two additional paid volunteering days each year </li><li>flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal </li><li>4 x salary life assurance</li><li>up to 10% pension contribution</li></ul>&nbsp;Please read before applying:&nbsp; If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an&nbsp;anonymised CV&nbsp;and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.&nbsp;&nbsp;We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.&nbsp;Closing date: 22nd January 2026 at midnight. Interviews will be held in person at our offices in Westminster Bridge Road on 3rd and 4th February 2026.&nbsp;&nbsp;PLEASE NOTE: Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.

Peabody

Procurement Manager

Job Description Overview The London Borough of Harrow is seeking a highly organised and customer-focused professional to join our Housing team as a Voids Officer. This key role is responsible for managing the end-to-end voids process, ensuring council-owned properties are legally terminated, inspected, and re-let as quickly as possible to minimise rent loss and meet local targets. You will carry out pre-void inspections, oversee property viewings, and provide advice and support to tenants, including those who are vulnerable or in distress. You will play a vital part in monitoring void progress, updating systems, and producing accurate reports to support performance and compliance. Working closely with contractors, internal teams, and external partners, you will ensure properties meet required standards and that all legal and health &amp; safety obligations are fulfilled. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to deliver excellent customer care in a fast-paced environment. About You The successful candidate will have: <ul><li>Knowledge and understanding of social housing, homelessness, and allocation issues, including void property inspections.</li><li>Experience of working in a customer-focused environment, handling sensitive situations with tact and confidence.</li><li>Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage conflicting priorities under pressure.</li><li>Knowledge of repairs, maintenance issues, and disability adaptations in relation to homes and estates.</li><li>Ability to monitor contractors effectively to maximise performance and improve services.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to liaise with tenants, contractors, and internal teams.</li><li>Competence in using IT systems (Microsoft Office, Civica CX, SharePoint) and maintaining accurate</li></ul>Related Documents For more information, please refer to the Role Profile/Selection Criteria About us Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406. Other information Support for candidates visit:Harrow.gov.uk Our behavioural indicators roles below G11 and above G11 Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits Important Note To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our equality statement. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href="http://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a> Salary range <ul><li>£42,414 - £45,357 per year</li></ul>

Voids Officer

Job Description Following the company's restructuring and transition to a more sustainable 64-restaurant estate post pre-pack administration, the Estates function is focused on consolidating and optimising property management across the portfolio. The Estates Coordinator will play a key supporting role to the Head of Estates, particularly in managing and coordinating the extensive documentation required for lease assignments, licence transfers, and property-related legal processes. The role will ensure that all property records, legal documentation, and landlord correspondence are accurate, up to date, and compliant with business and regulatory standards. This role requires a highly organised, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment and can manage multiple priorities with professionalism and precision. Responsibilities Lease Administration <ul><li>Support the Head of Estates with the preparation, review, and completion of all documentation relating to lease assignments, renewals, and surrenders.</li><li>Maintain an accurate and comprehensive database of all lease documentation and key dates (renewals, expiries, rent reviews).</li><li>Assist in collating information for new site acquisitions, disposals, or relocations.</li></ul>Documentation &amp; Compliance <ul><li>Manage document control for all estates-related contracts, correspondence, and legal documents.</li><li>Ensure all property files (both digital and physical) are consistently maintained and meet audit and compliance standards.</li><li>Track and file key legal documents (licences, deeds, rent deposit agreements, insurance certificates, etc.).</li></ul>Financial &amp; Reporting Support <ul><li>Assist with the preparation of reports and trackers for lease costs, service charges, and rates payments.</li><li>Work with the Finance team to verify landlord invoices and ensure timely approval and payment.</li><li>Support the Head of Estates in forecasting and budget tracking for property-related expenditure.</li></ul>Stakeholder Coordination <ul><li>Act as a central point of contact between internal stakeholders (Finance, Legal, Operations) and external partners (landlords, managing agents, solicitors).</li><li>Manage general estates-related correspondence and queries promptly and professionally.</li><li>Support internal communications regarding estate changes, closures, or new site updates.</li></ul>People &amp; Culture <ul><li>Champion the company's collaborative and pragmatic culture during this period of transformation.</li><li>Contribute to a supportive, agile, and solutions-focused Estates team, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.</li></ul>Qualifications About You <ul><li>Experience in property or estates administration, preferably within a multi-site hospitality or retail environment.</li><li>Strong understanding of lease documentation and property legal processes.</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines simultaneously.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and Word); experience with property management software advantageous.</li><li>Collaborative team player with a flexible, can-do attitude.</li></ul>Package <ul><li>Salary: Circa £45,000 per annum pro rata to 3 days per week </li><li>This is a fixed term contract for a 6-month period 3 days per week</li><li>Private medical insurance &amp; Income Protection</li><li>Pension contributions &amp; salary sacrifice scheme</li><li>Opportunity to play a key role in rebuilding and shaping the future estate of Pizza Hut Restaurants UK</li></ul>

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