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Procurement Specialist Full Time, Fixed Term - 12m Bedford, Hybrid £45,000pa We are looking for a proactive and analytical Procurement Specialist to support the delivery of a compliant, value-driven procurement function. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you will play a key role in delivering procurement activities, strengthening governance and compliance, and enhancing the use of data to support decision-making. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a more data-driven approach to procurement, helping to improve value for money, manage risk effectively, and embed best practice across the organisation. You'll work closely with stakeholders across the business, providing expert procurement support while championing social and environmental value. Key Responsibilities • Support the delivery of end-to-end procurement exercises, including tendering, evaluation, award, and contract mobilisation, • Ensure procurement activities comply with relevant regulations, internal policies, and best practice, • Provide practical procurement advice and guidance to stakeholders across the organisation, • Analyse procurement spend, contract data, supplier performance, and compliance information to drive insights, • Develop and maintain reporting dashboards and assurance packs for senior leadership and governanc...

Procurement Specialist We are seeking a commercially minded Procurement Specialist to drive compliant, value-focused procurement activity and deliver insightful data-led decision making. Salary: £45,000 per annum Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract Location: Hybrid working/Bedford Hours: Full-time Closing Date: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis About the Role This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to join a forward-thinking not for profit organisation and play a key role in delivering a compliant, efficient and data-driven procurement function. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you will support the delivery of procurement exercises, provide expert commercial guidance and help strengthen governance, compliance and value-for-money outcomes Key responsibilities include: • Supporting end-to-end procurement exercises, including tendering, evaluation, contract award and mobilisation., • Ensuring procurement activity complies with relevant legislation, policies and best practice., • Analysing spend, contract, supplier performance and compliance data to provide meaningful insights., • Developing and maintaining procurement reporting, dashboards and assurance information for senior stakeholders., • Supporting value-for-money initiatives and embedding social value...

Procurement Specialist – 12 month FTC Bedford (Remote, 1 day in office per month) Monday – Friday 37.5 hrs £45,000 We are looking for a proactive and analytical Procurement Specialist to support the delivery of a compliant, value-driven procurement function. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering procurement activities, strengthening governance and compliance, and enhancing the use of data to support decision-making. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a more data-driven approach to procurement, helping to improve value for money, manage risk effectively, and embed best practice across the organisation. Working closely with stakeholders across the business, the Procurement Specialist will provide expert procurement support while promoting social and environmental value. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a procurement or commercial role within a regulated, public sector, housing, or similar environment. Key Responsibilities: Coordinate and support the full procurement lifecycle, from sourcing and tender processes through to contract award and implementation. Ensure all purchasing activities are conducted in line with applicable regulations, organisational procedures, and industry best practices. Act as a trusted advisor to colleagues and stakeholders, providing clear guidance on procurement and commercial matter...

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London, UK, is seeking a Director/Senior Director of Data Strategy to define and drive a comprehensive data strategy for research and business initiatives. The role leads data acquisition, integration, governance, and infrastructure across diverse sources, including biobanks, ensuring standardized a

AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Databricks, Snowflake, Data Platforms, Power BI, Tableau, AI Platforms, LLMs, GenAI, AI Agents, RAG, and modern Data Engineering technologies. Head of Data & AI Practice Lead. Build and mentor high-performing teams of architects, consultants, data engineers, data scientists

Drive the continued development of data‑led trading capabilities, including the desk’s use of internally built analytical tools, TCA integrations, Aladdin Data Cloud and third‑party data sources. An interest in building data‑led capabilities on the desk, whether through in‑house analytical

You will oversee the Data Architecture function, with the Head of Data Architecture accountable for defining target state architectures and standards in line with the overall data strategy. This role leads product management for data, owning the enterprise data platform backlog and defining the feat

M&G is seeking a Head of Enterprise Data Governance, Risk and Management in London. You will own end‑to‑end data governance, data risk and data management across the Group, partnering with Finance, Technology, Operations and Corporate Functions. Flexible working is considered; the position offer

Citibank (Switzerland) AG in London/New York seeks a Head of Business Data & Technology Management to shape the data and technology agenda for Markets, serving as the principal interface between business, data and technology teams to consolidate demand, delivery and governance. You will drive data g

Citi is seeking a Head of Business Data & Technology Management to lead data strategy, governance, and technology delivery for Markets. The role interfaces between Markets, Technology, and Data to align data as a strategic asset and ensure regulatory readiness. The post requires senior leadership in

The Head of Data Science is a high-impact leadership position responsible for building and leading a world‑class "decision engine" team. As a key architect of our "AI‑powered future," you will accelerate the transformation of The Economist’s Data Science team from a service provider into a "tr

As the Head of Data Science, you will take over a number of teams and be the strategic leader in enhancing current Data Science methods as well as introducing new areas of revenue / progression for the Data Science department. Our client, one of the most established names in their sector are on the

As Head of Software Development, you will lead a software engineering practice of more than 300 developers across multiple geographies and help shape its strategic direction. Good understanding of modern software engineering, architecture, cloud platforms, agile delivery and quality practices. You w

Irving Knight Group in the United Kingdom seeks a Director of Site Acquisition & Development to lead all phases of data center development, from site selection to handoff, overseeing land purchases, due diligence, and permitting.

A global SaaS company is seeking a Head of Data & AI to lead the function overseeing the infrastructure layer connecting governance, risk, compliance, and sustainability reporting. The ideal candidate has experience with data/AI products in regulated markets and understands the importance of sustain

The Head of Technology & Data Platforms is a senior leadership role accountable for delivering measurable business outcomes across the investment lifecycle through technology, data, and analytics. Most of our people are smart workers, spending at least 50% of their time in offices each week. Head of

Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in enterprise software sales, exceptional leadership skills, and a strong grasp of data privacy regulations. Veeam-Software, headquartered in Seattle, is looking for a Director, Sales to lead the SecuritiAI portfolio and drive revenue growth across

This consortium offers expert professional technical delivery across data engineering, data science & AI development, and software engineering. A secure data and research cloud platform that provides access to some of the broadest and deepest data in the NHS, including low latency patient‑level da

We're looking for a Head of Data Platform Engineering to lead the evolution of Mobius, our next-generation real-time data platform, and shape how data is accessed, owned, and used across our technology organisation. Whether it’s a Friday-night feast, a post-gym poke bowl, or grabbing some grocerie

Net Zero Evolution is seeking a sales leader to head an international sales team across UK, Europe and the US, driving revenue from inquiry to close in a B2C, data-led environment. The role offers equity options and a generous holiday allowance, with hybrid work (2-3 days in the office) and exposure

Capgemini Invent in London seeks a Director to lead Enterprise Data & Analytics in the Energy & Utilities sector. You will originate opportunities, build trusted client relationships, and oversee large transformation programmes leveraging data and AI to deliver measurable business outcomes.

We’re looking for a Head of Data Science & AI. As Head of Data Science & AI, you’ll shape how a technically sophisticated team works – and influence how the wider business adopts AI. Function scale: You have led a data science team of 20 or more people across multiple teams.

Harnham is seeking a Senior Director of AI, Data & Analytics to define and deliver the enterprise data strategy in a highly regulated, international business. Based in London with two days in the office, you will lead data engineering, analytics, BI, and data science teams to drive commercial decisi

BlueSteps Connect is seeking a Head of Data Science to shape how a major consumer business uses data to drive growth and improve decision-making. You will own the data science and analytics capability, define strategy, promote self-serve analytics, redesign reporting, and deploy data science solutio

TRAKD is seeking a Lead/Head of Data to build a data platform from the ground up while delivering a multi-year strategy. You will present to the board, establish a governance framework, and implement data products, catalogs, and lineage across the organisation. The role combines senior leadership wi

The Head of Global Data Operations will oversee end-to-end data workflows, quality controls, operating models, and process improvement initiatives across a complex global environment. Broadridge is seeking a Head of Global Data Operations to lead the global data, governance, and operational infrastr

NatCen is building a modern, cloud-based data and reporting capability and is looking for a Head of Business Intelligence to lead the next phase of that journey. Partner with data engineering colleagues so BI needs are well served as the Databricks-based platform develops. Experience with modern clo

Oliver Bernard in London is seeking a Head of Data Engineering to lead a pivotal data transformation. You will design and build a modern data platform from scratch, set engineering standards, and define long-term data strategy as the company scales. This role offers ownership, early influence across

Spencer Ogden is seeking an experienced Construction Director to lead delivery of a Hyperscale Data Centre programme in the South East of the UK.

BlueSteps Connect is hiring a Director of Data to lead and evolve the data and analytics function across the business, owning data strategy and driving growth through analytics, insight, and predictive capabilities. The role focuses on leading analytics initiatives, delivering advanced insights for

Quantum is seeking a Head of Data Engineering and Machine Learning in London to lead the data and ML teams powering the Quantum Platform. You will own the technical strategy and delivery roadmap for data infrastructure and model estate, turning business ambition into scalable intelligence.

You will partner with disparate functions to build an AI-ready data environment, own data quality and metadata standards, and advise Markets leadership on data-driven opportunities and challenges. Citi is seeking a senior leader to Head the Business Data & Technology Management in London/New York. Y

NTT DATA is seeking a Head of Software Development to lead a software engineering practice with over 300 developers. You will drive strategic direction via consulting and hands-on engineering, fostering a culture of ownership and reliable delivery. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience

As the primary operational interface between the Markets, Technology and Data organisations, this role will be responsible for the integrated agendas of managing the technology demand and delivery lifecycle on behalf of the business, and establishing a robust data plan that supports governance, regu

Head of Business Data & Technology Management (MD) - Markets COO, LondonApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: London United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: July 31, 2026 (13 days left to apply)job requisition id: 26979601**Head of Business Dat

Tripadvisor is seeking a Senior Manager of Product Data Science & Experimentation in London to own the health and velocity of our experimentation across Viator and Tripadvisor. You will provide strong technical leadership from within the Product Data Science function and partner across Product, Engi

Working in close partnership with senior stakeholders across Data Governance, Data Services, and Data Transformation, you’ll enable the delivery of world‑class data capabilities—both internally and for our clients. We’re seeking an exceptional Head of Data & Analytics Technology to lead the

Side, a global video game development and services provider, seeks a Director of Datasets to define and lead the next growth phase across AI training data, speech technology, and multimodal datasets. Reporting to the Senior Director of Audio & Datasets, this role blends strategic leadership with com

StarCompliance is seeking a hands-on data and AI leader to own our AI strategy and build a production-grade Data & AI function in a heavily regulated environment.

As Head of Data Science & AI, you’ll shape how a technically sophisticated team works – and influence how the wider business adopts AI. We’re looking for a Head of Data Science & AI. We provide the infrastructure where every iwocan always has access to the best models and where those models ha

Dentsu in London is seeking an Analytics Director to set the strategic direction for analytics reporting, dashboarding, and data visualisation. You will build high-performing teams and deliver insight-led reporting solutions, ensuring clients and stakeholders can make informed decisions through clea

Data Idols are partnering with a major UK brand undergoing a significant enterprise-wide transformation, placing AI at the centre of its long-term business and technology strategy. As Head of AI, you will shape the strategic direction for how AI, including generative, agentic, and operational AI, is

Cleo is seeking a Head of Data Science to drive analytics and experimentation in their AI Financial Assistant product pillar. You will lead a team of 4-5 data scientists, focusing on high-impact analysis and key metric optimization. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in product

Urgent contract requirement for a senior Data Engineering leader to support a Microsoft Fabric data platform programme. Microsoft Fabric, Azure, Synapse, Databricks or similar platform background. This is an initial 6 month contract role for someone who can bring structure, technical standards and d

Backed by private equity, we are investing in the next generation of our cloud-native, AI-enabled SaaS platform — and this role will shape the AI and data future of that platform. Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing Data & AI organisation across data engineering, data science, ML engineerin

Head of Data & AI – £120k - 140k – Assurance‑Grade Infrastructure – Global SaaS. If you’ve shipped data/AI products in regulated environments, understand why sustainability data needs the same rigour as financial data, and want to build something category‑defining, this is your arena. A

The Economist Group is seeking a Head of Data Science to lead a world-class team responsible for building a high-impact decision engine and AI-powered personalisation capabilities. You will shape the two pillars of decision science and personalisation, driving expert-level research, scalable models