Job Description
Citadel Source are proud to be partnering on an exclusive basis to recruit a Head of Procurement, Contracts & Facilities for a values-led organisation based in the Bristol area. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced leader to take responsibility for procurement, contract management, estates, facilities, health & safety, and operational governance within a complex organisation.
About the client
Our client is a well-established organisation committed to delivering high-quality services within a safe, compliant, and sustainable environment. As part of its continued development, the organisation is seeking a commercially focused leader to strengthen procurement, supplier management and facilities functions while supporting wider organisational objectives.
About you
You will be an experienced leader with a background in procurement, contract management, facilities, estates, or operational services. You will have a strong understanding of governance, compliance, and supplier management, alongside the ability to lead teams, manage budgets and build effective stakeholder relationships.
You will be commercially aware, solutions-focused, and comfortable operating at both a strategic and operational level.
The role
Reporting to the Director of Finance & Resources, this role will provide leadership across procurement, contracts, facilities, estates, and health & safety. You will ensure support services are compliant, efficient, and aligned with organisational priorities, while overseeing supplier relationships, estate development initiatives, and operational performance. Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will play a key role in driving continuous improvement, managing risk, and ensuring the effective use of organisational resources.
As the Head of Procurement, Contracts & Facilities, your role will include but not be limited to:
- Leading procurement, contract management, facilities, and estates functions
- Managing supplier contracts and procurement activity across operational services
- Driving value for money, efficiency improvements, and sustainable resource management
- Providing oversight of facilities, estates, and catering services
- Overseeing capital projects, refurbishments, and estate development programmes
- Ensuring compliance with health & safety, regulatory and governance requirements
- Leading organisational health & safety strategy, monitoring, and reporting
- Supporting business continuity planning and major incident response
- Managing operational budgets and identifying cost-saving opportunities
- Developing performance reporting, metrics, and operational insights
- Leading and developing multidisciplinary teams
- Supporting income-generating initiatives linked to estates and catering operations
- Building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
What the client is looking for
- Senior leadership experience within procurement, contracts, facilities, estates, or operational services
- Experience managing supplier contracts and external service providers
- Strong understanding of governance, compliance, and risk management
- Experience overseeing facilities and estate services
- Knowledge of health & safety legislation and best practice
- Strong financial and budget management skills
- Experience leading service improvement initiatives
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong people leadership and team development experience
Desirable experience
- Experience overseeing capital projects or estate development programmes
- Experience within a regulated environment
- Experience managing business continuity or major incident responses
What the client has to offer
- Competitive salary dependent on experience
- A senior leadership role with broad responsibility and influence
- The opportunity to shape procurement, contract and facilities functions
- A collaborative and values-driven working environment
- Long-term career development opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package
Interested?
For more information on this exciting opportunity please apply or reach out to Oliver Price at oliver@citadelsource.com.