Head of Procurement & Business Support / Commercial Management

Head of Procurement, Business Support & Commercial Management

Hackney Council

Property Services | Climate, Homes & Economy Directorate

Salary : £76872 - £78090

Goodman Masson is proud to partner with Hackney Council to recruit a Head of Procurement, Business Support & Commercial Management – a senior leadership role at the heart of Property Services. This post oversees procurement strategy, commercial governance, contract management, business support functions and financial oversight across a large and complex housing and property portfolio.

You will lead a team of 19 specialists spanning procurement, commercial management, business support, programme monitoring, commercial compliance, surveying and cost control. Your remit includes shaping procurement strategy, ensuring compliance with public procurement law, overseeing all Gateway processes, maintaining strong commercial controls, and ensuring contracts deliver value, quality and performance. You will also ensure robust monitoring systems are in place, manage performance across planned and reactive works contracts, and maintain a central register of key commercial information.

The role provides strategic advice to senior leaders, supports major procurement activity across the directorate, and ensures all operational teams meet contract conditions, pricing standards, and financial regulations. Working as part of the senior management team, you will drive improvement...