Deputy Director of Contracting, Business Development and Procurement

We are seeking an ambitious, commercially astute Deputy Director to provide senior leadership across procurement, contracting, contract management, business development and commercial governance. As deputy to the Director, you will turn strategy into delivery, lead complex commercial activity and help develop a modern, responsive and high-performing function. You will oversee procurement pipelines, negotiations, strategic supplier relationships, commercial risk, change control and assurance, including a significant commercial leadership role supporting NOVA. You will build strong relationships across the Trust and with NHS partners, commissioners, advisers and suppliers, while developing team capability and creating a supportive, inclusive and high-performing commercial culture., The Deputy Director of Contracting, Business Development and Procurement will provide senior leadership and operational management for the Trust's integrated commercial function, encompassing procurement, contracting and contract management, business development, and commercial governance. Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling., The postholder will act as deputy to the Director of Contracting, Business Development and Procurement, providing leadership and continuity across the directorate and deputising for the Director as required.
The role will translate the Trust's commercial strategy into operational delivery, ensuring that teams, resources and priorities are effectively managed; procurement and contracting activity is compliant and commercially robust; commercial opportunities are appropriately assessed; and the Trust has effective assurance over its commercial activities. The postholder will have a significant leadership role in the NOVA programme, providing senior commercial oversight of relevant contracts, procurement, supplier relationships, commercial risk, change control and assurance. The postholder will ensure the Directorate operates as a coordinated, high-performing function with clear priorities, effective workforce planning, appropriate controls, measurable performance and a strong focus on value for money.

You will bring substantial senior experience in procurement, contracting and commercial services, including complex procurement, negotiations, governance, risk and leadership of professional teams.MCIPS or equivalent experience is required. We are looking for someone who combines sound judgement and commercial credibility with the confidence to challenge, develop others and turn complex issues into action.


• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
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