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Are you an experienced procurement management professional with experience of frameworks, contracts, and procurement consortia? Do you have experience of creating end-to-end procurement frameworks in the public sector with knowledge of PA23/PCR2015? If this describes you, then let Informed Recruitment help you achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity as a Senior Procurement Manager.
As a specialist provider of resources to the Property & Associated Technology markets, we are partnering with a Social Enterprise undertaking an exciting expansion and looking to bolster their services to customers.
Applications are also welcome from Procurement Managers ready to take the next step in their career.
The objective of the role will be to take the lead in procurement activities for the organisation.
Day-to-day activities will centre around the planning, management, administration, and overall delivery of compliant procurement which will include framework agreements, long term contracts, call off agreements, digital purchasing systems and public procurements.
You will maintain up to date legislative knowledge to keep procurement up to date, ensure all procurements are delivered to agreed timescales, define procurement best practice, oversee compliance, ensure procurement transparency in line with public procurement regulations and manage all documentation and records.
Must Have
A successful commercial track record in procurement and the management of procurement and major contracts.
Thorough knowledge of public sector procurement and purchasing, including The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and PA23.
Experience of procurement frameworks and contracts.
Experience of managing e-procurement portals and procurements, and/or dynamics purchasing systems.
A consultative approach based on building positive relationships, but with ability to turn ideas into action and results.
A good understanding of creating value and managing costs, whilst working in a fast-paced, changing environment.
MCIPS qualified, progression towards the qualification, or demonstrable commercial experience in lieu of.
Nice to have / Will Strengthen Application
Experience working in the social housing sector and leaseholder consultation processes.
Experience working for or with a procurement consortium.
Experience of other public sector procurement means such as OJEU, or digital frameworks such as G-Cloud.
Experience of line managing direct reports
MS Office proficiency.
As an individual you will be an excellent communicator, adept at liaising at all levels with a variety of stakeholders.
You will also be highly analytical with a keen eye for problem solving and meticulous record keeping.
This role is hybrid working, 3 days in the office in Birmingham and 2 working from home.
This is an exciting time to join the organisation, and your contribution will certainly be felt, in return you will receive a very competitive salary and benefits package with a generous holiday allowance.
Interview slots are available, so please apply without delay.
Informed Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Agency in respect to this vacancy as defined by the Employment Agencies Act.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law.
All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need.
As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Informed Recruitment is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is 'Legitimate Interests'.
You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way.
For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Birmingham, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £50000 - £55000 per annum + Car Alwnc, Excellent Benefits
Posted: 2026-09-17 09:18:19
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Are you an experienced PMO or Portfolio Analyst, or are you a Project Support Officer with a strong appreciation for project governance, benefit realisation, and risk management? Let Informed Recruitment help you to achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity for a Project Portfolio Analyst to aid the ongoing maturity of a change and transformation function.
As a specialist provider of resource to the Property & Associated Technology markets, we are delighted to be partnering with a social enterprise offering you the opportunity to make a difference and gain experience as part of a modern digital environment within a company that is investing and developing within itself and its employees.
The purpose of the role will be to help drove the delivery of an exciting portfolio of business improvements projects as part of a flagship transformation programme.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include supporting the governance and delivery of portfolio activity; ongoing maintenance and improvement of project management software; the collation and production of key project and portfolio performance reports; producing and maintaining the PMO management information dashboards; conducting analysis and providing recommendations to ensure delivery and mitigate risks; assisting with the identification of key dependencies, risks and issues; change control; quality assurance of project and change delivery; and meeting and workshop facilitation.
Must Have
Previous commercial experience in a PMO/Portfolio Analyst or Project Support role.
A strong appreciation for project assurance, governance, risk management and benefits definition and realisation.
Performance tracking, resource planning, analysis, modelling, forecasting, dashboards, and reporting.
Project management tools, life cycle, delivery, methodology, and systems.
Project documentation, standards, and process experience.
You will be able to work under pressure in an environment with a constant changes and operational demands.
MS Project, Teams, & Excel.
Nice to Have
PMO Analyst experience, or experience of the full portfolio lifecycle, providing analytical services within a PMO that supports a large, complex portfolio of technical and business change projects.
Professional certification, such as PRINCE2 Foundation, APMP Foundation, MoR, and/or P3O Foundation
Knowledge of the P3M3 framework
As an individual you will be experienced in providing constructive challenges and building relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
You will have exceptional organisational and facilitation skills, and a proven track record of analytical and research experience.
You will be motivated, self-disciplined, and eager to contribute.
Alongside a competitive salary you will receive an impressive benefits package that includes generous leave entitlement, health cover, professional development, and qualification support.
This role will be hybrid, predominantly home-based with regular time in the Newcastle office and ad hoc travel to other offices in the Northeast.
If this role describes you, then please apply without delay for the opportunity to continue your career with a friendly, customer-focused organisation.
Informed Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Agency in respect to this vacancy as defined by the Employment Agencies Act.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law.
All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need.
As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Informed Recruitment is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is 'Legitimate Interests'.
You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way.
For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £36000 - £39000 per annum + Excellent Benefits
Posted: 2026-09-16 09:53:56
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Are you an experienced procurement management professional with experience of frameworks, contracts, and procurement consortia? Do you have further extensive experience of public sector procurement and purchasing? If this describes you, then let Informed Recruitment help you achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity as a Procurement Manager.
As a specialist provider of resources to the Property & Associated Technology markets, we are partnering with a Social Enterprise undertaking an exciting expansion and looking to bolster their services to customers.
Applications are also welcome from Procurement Coordinators/Officers ready to take the next step in their career.
The objective of the role will be to take the lead in procurement activities for the organisation.
Day-to-day activities will centre around the planning, management, administration, and overall delivery of compliant procurement which will include framework agreements, long term contracts, call off agreements, digital purchasing systems and public procurements.
You will maintain up to date legislative knowledge to keep procurement up to date, ensure all procurements are delivered to agreed timescales, define procurement best practice, oversee compliance, ensure procurement transparency in line with public procurement regulations and manage all documentation and records.
Must Have
A successful commercial track record in procurement and the management of procurement and major contracts.
Thorough knowledge of public sector procurement and purchasing, including PCR2015 and PA23.
Experience of procurement frameworks and contracts.
Experience of managing e-procurement portals and procurements, and/or dynamic purchasing systems.
A consultative approach based on building positive relationships, but with ability to turn ideas into action and results.
A good understanding of creating value and managing costs, whilst working in a fast-paced, changing environment.
MCIPS qualified, progression towards the qualification, or demonstrable commercial experience in lieu of.
Nice to have / Will Strengthen Application
Experience working in the social housing sector and leaseholder consultation processes.
Experience working for or with a procurement consortium.
Experience of other public sector procurement means such as OJEU/Find a Tender, or digital frameworks such as G-Cloud.
MS Office proficiency.
As an individual you will be an excellent communicator, adept at liaising at all levels with a variety of stakeholders.
You will also be highly analytical with a keen eye for problem solving and meticulous record keeping.
This role is hybrid working, split between home and an office in Birmingham.
This is an exciting time to join the organisation, and your contribution will certainly be felt, in return you will receive a very competitive salary and benefits package, including life assurance at work, private healthcare and a generous holiday allowance.
Interview slots are available, so please apply without delay.
Informed Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Agency in respect to this vacancy as defined by the Employment Agencies Act.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law.
All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need.
As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Informed Recruitment is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is 'Legitimate Interests'.
You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way.
For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Birmingham, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £45000 per annum + Excellent Benefits
Posted: 2026-08-20 13:21:11
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Are you an experienced Customer Services Manager, Account Manager, Partnerships Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Member Services Manager, or similar? Can you support customers, build relationships, and promote opportunities for collaborative working? If this description fits, then let Informed Recruitment help you achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity as a Partnerships Manager.
Informed Recruitment are a specialist provider of contract and permanent resources to the Housing &; Property Technology markets, we are delighted to be partnering with a Social Enterprise undertaking an exciting expansion and looking to bolster their customer service provision.
The objective of the role will be to proactively engage with supply chain partners, build strong relationships, and promote collaborative working.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include engaging with and supporting partners; compiling management, operational, and supply chain reports; communicating potential opportunities; the identification of potential new suppliers as well as competitor analysis; attending member and operational meetings; spend monitoring; attending conferences and events; drafting social media content and managing bulk email communications; maintaining audit files; procurement requirements and identifying opportunities for social value; supporting contract pack creating; and onboarding new suppliers whilst drafting, sending, tracking & chasing new supplier packs as well as reviews packs for existing suppliers.
Background
Well-trodden paths into this role include:
Construction and Development - managing customer service, accounts, or administration for construction companies, development & regeneration, or modular builders.
Customer Services / Account Management - A successful track record as an account management/customer success management/customer service management professional with a successful track record of looking after customers, building relationships, and promoting services.
Any experience of working with procurement frameworks or within the housing or property sectors would be beneficial.
Property background - Experience as a Social Housing professional with subject matter expertise in Assets, Property Services, Development or Building Safety looking for a new challenge.
Supply Chain/Merchants - Experience working within the supply chain providing materials, goods, and services to the Housing, Construction, Building Safety, Asset Management, &/or Property services sectors with knowledge of the relevant goods, services, prices, and people.
Procurement and Supply Chain Management.
Essential Skills
Self-starter with a positive approach with a background in customer services or account management.
A consultative approach based on looking after customers, building positive relationships, and with the ability to turn ideas into action and results.
The ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
A good understanding of creating value and managing costs.
The ability to engage with prospective customers at conferences, seminars, and workshops.
Strong MS Office skills.
Highly Desirable / Will Strengthen Application
Experience of the current Construction, or Property Asset Management market(s), including current issues within development, compliance, building safety, property services, construction, and/or property asset management.
An understanding of procurement, commercial contract arrangements, PA23 and/or PCR.
As an individual you will be an excellent communicator, adept at liaising at all levels with a variety of stakeholders.
You will also be highly analytical with a keen eye for problem solving and meticulous attention to detail & record keeping.
This role is hybrid based, with some time spent working from home, some time spent on customer sites in the North of England and ad hoc travel to an office in Birmingham.
A driving license, method of transportation, and positive outlook to travel are therefore necessary to undertake this position.
This is an exciting time to join the organisation and your contribution will certainly be felt, in return you will receive a very competitive salary, car allowance, life assurance, healthcare and benefits package with a generous holiday allowance.
Interviews are available now, so please apply without delay to secure your slot!
Informed Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Agency in respect to this vacancy as defined by the Employment Agencies Act.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law.
All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need.
As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Informed Recruitment is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is 'Legitimate Interests'.
You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way.
For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Warrington, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £45000 per annum + Excellent Benefits
Posted: 2026-08-13 14:50:34
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Are you an experienced Account Management, Customer Manager or Business Development professional with a successful track record of building relationships and selling services? Or are you an experienced Social Housing professional with subject matter expertise in Housing, Asset Management, Property Services &/or Construction and Building Safety with a consultative approach and the ability to cultivate business relationships? If either description fits, or you can bring both to the table, then let Informed Recruitment help you achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity as a Head of Member Services for the for the East Midlands/East of England area.
Informed Recruitment are a specialist provider of resource to the Housing & Property Technology markets, we are delighted to be partnering with a Social Enterprise undertaking an exciting expansion and looking to bolster their customer service provision.
The objective of the role will be to secure new customers to a consortium for procurement solutions & services that offers customers access to group procurement, economies of scale and scope, preferential offers, and rapid access to a range of vetted services within Asset Management, Property Services, Compliance, Construction, Building Safety & Development across products, materials, and services.
You will be responsible for marketing the service, and the products and solutions that it contains, to new and existing customers in the market across the West Midlands to generate growth.
Background
Well-trodden paths into this role include:
Construction and Development - managing customer service, accounts, or administration for construction companies, development & regeneration, or modular builders.
Customer Services / Account Management - A successful track record as an account management/customer success management/customer service management professional with a successful track record of looking after customers, building relationships, and promoting services.
Any experience of working with procurement frameworks or within the housing or property sectors would be beneficial.
Property background - Experience as a Social Housing professional with subject matter expertise in Assets, Property Services, Development or Building Safety looking for a new challenge.
Supply Chain/Merchants - Experience working within the supply chain providing materials, goods, and services to the Housing, Construction, Building Safety, Asset Management, &/or Property services sectors with knowledge of the relevant goods, services, prices, and people.
Procurement and Supply Chain Management
Essential Skills
Self-starter with a positive approach that is happy and motivated to be target driven but work in a team environment that understands social value.
The capability to sell services, products or concepts to procurement, assets, property services, and development professionals.
A consultative approach based on looking after customers, building positive relationships, and with the ability to turn ideas into action and results.
A good understanding of creating value and managing costs.
The ability to present at conferences, seminars, and workshops.
Highly Desirable / Will Strengthen Application
Experience of the current Social Housing market, including current issues within development, compliance, building safety, property services and/or strategic asset management.
Experience of selling services to the property/housing sector within the West Midlands.
An understanding of the commercial construction market and new development.
As an individual you will be an excellent communicator, adept at liaising at all levels with a variety of stakeholders.
You will also be highly analytical with a keen eye for problem solving and meticulous record keeping.
This role is hybrid based, with some time spent in an office in Birmingham, some time working from home and ad hoc travel around the London region so a driving license is required for this post and costs will be catered for.
This is an exciting time to join the organisation and your contribution will certainly be felt, in return you will receive a very competitive salary, car allowance, life assurance, healthcare and benefits package with a generous holiday allowance.
Interview slots are available, so please apply without delay.
Informed Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Agency in respect to this vacancy as defined by the Employment Agencies Act.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law.
All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need.
As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Informed Recruitment is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is 'Legitimate Interests'.
You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way.
For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Nottingham, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £55000 - £65000 per annum + + Excellent Benefits, Car Allowance
Posted: 2026-08-13 14:44:35
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Are you an experienced Customer Services Manager, Account Manager, Partnerships Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Member Services Manager, or similar? Can you support customers, build relationships, and promote opportunities for collaborative working? If this description fits, then let Informed Recruitment help you achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity as a Partnerships Manager.
Informed Recruitment are a specialist provider of contract and permanent resources to the Housing & Property Technology markets, we are delighted to be partnering with a Social Enterprise undertaking an exciting expansion and looking to bolster their customer service provision.The objective of the role will be to proactively engage with supply chain partners, build strong relationships, and promote collaborative working.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include engaging with and supporting partners; compiling management, operational, and supply chain reports; communicating potential opportunities; the identification of potential new suppliers as well as competitor analysis; attending member and operational meetings; spend monitoring; attending conferences and events; drafting social media content and managing bulk email communications; maintaining audit files; procurement requirements and identifying opportunities for social value; supporting contract pack creating; and onboarding new suppliers whilst drafting, sending, tracking & chasing new supplier packs as well as reviews packs for existing suppliers.BackgroundWell-trodden paths into this role include:
Construction and Development - managing customer service, accounts, or administration for construction companies, development & regeneration, or modular builders.
Customer Services / Account Management - A successful track record as an account management/customer success management/customer service management professional with a successful track record of looking after customers, building relationships, and promoting services.
Any experience of working with procurement frameworks or within the housing or property sectors would be beneficial.
Property background - Experience as a Social Housing professional with subject matter expertise in Assets, Property Services, Development or Building Safety looking for a new challenge.
Supply Chain/Merchants - Experience working within the supply chain providing materials, goods, and services to the Housing, Construction, Building Safety, Asset Management, &/or Property services sectors with knowledge of the relevant goods, services, prices, and people.
Procurement and Supply Chain Management.
Essential Skills
Self-starter with a positive approach with a background in customer services or account management.
A consultative approach based on looking after customers, building positive relationships, and with the ability to turn ideas into action and results.
The ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
A good understanding of creating value and managing costs.
The ability to engage with prospective customers at conferences, seminars, and workshops.
Strong MS Office skills.
Highly Desirable / Will Strengthen Application
Experience of the current Construction, or Property Asset Management market(s), including current issues within development, compliance, building safety, property services, construction, and/or property asset management.
An understanding of procurement, commercial contract arrangements, PA23 and/or PCR.
As an individual you will be an excellent communicator, adept at liaising at all levels with a variety of stakeholders.
You will also be highly analytical with a keen eye for problem solving and meticulous attention to detail & record keeping.
This role is hybrid based, with some time spent working from home, some time spent on customer sites in the North of England and ad hoc travel to an office in Birmingham.
A driving license, method of transportation, and positive outlook to travel are therefore necessary to undertake this position.
This is an exciting time to join the organisation and your contribution will certainly be felt, in return you will receive a very competitive salary, car allowance, life assurance, healthcare and benefits package with a generous holiday allowance.
Interviews are available now, so please apply without delay to secure your slot!
Informed Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Agency in respect to this vacancy as defined by the Employment Agencies Act.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law.
All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need.
As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Informed Recruitment is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is 'Legitimate Interests'.
You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way.
For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Manchester, England
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £45000 per annum + car allowance
Posted: 2026-08-11 09:27:21
