Third Party Spend Programme Implementation Lead

Third Party Spend Programme Implementation Lead

Leicestershire (Hybrid Working) £22.73 per hour (PAYE) Contract: 6 months (potential extension) Full-time (37 hours per week)

About the Role

Leicestershire County Council is seeking an experienced Third Party Spend Programme Implementation Lead to support a major transformation programme.

This is a critical interim role focused on delivering cost efficiencies and strategic improvements across third-party spend. You will lead a structured programme of work, identifying opportunities to reduce expenditure while maintaining service quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of a third-party spend reduction programme
• Develop and deliver a rolling review of spend categories
• Analyse spend data to identify and realise cost-saving opportunities
• Engage with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to negotiate commercial outcomes
• Provide expert advice on resources, structure, and delivery approach
• Support the wider transformation programme objectives

About You

We are looking for a confident and commercially astute professional who can operate at a senior level.

You will have:

• Experience in a Head of / Director-level transformation or programme role
• Proven track record managing large-scale change or cost optimisation programmes
• Strong understanding of public sector procurement
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insight
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Working Arrangements

• Hybrid working model
• Typically 2 days per week on-site, with flexibility for the right candidate

Additional Information

• Initial 6-month contract, with potential extension subject to programme success
• Role is part of a funded transformation initiative
• Inside IR35 (PAYE engagement)

Apply Now

If you are an experienced transformation leader with a passion for delivering measurable financial impact, we'd love to hear from you.