Head of Procurement – Property & Investment
| Posting date: | 06 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £76,034 to £84,208 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £76,034 per annum to £84,208 per annum (London weighted salary) or £66,380 per annum to £74,105 per annum (Regional salary), dependant on experience. *Plus Essential Car User Allowance £1,300 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Location: | 'Stratford, East London' or 'Manchester' |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 4 days per week |
| Company: | London and Quadrant Housing Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Title: Head of Procurement – Property & Investment
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £76,034 per annum to £84,208 per annum (London weighted salary) or £66,380 per annum to £74,105 per annum (Regional salary), dependant on experience. *Plus Essential Car User Allowance £1,300
Grade: 12
Reporting Office: London, Stratford or Manchester, Trafford
Persona: Agile Worker: 20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working)
Closing Date: 20th February 2026 at 11pm
Interview Dates: To be confirmed. There will be a two stage process. 1st stage via MS Teams and 2nd stage face to face at our Stratford office.
Role Profile - Head of Procurement & Investment.pdf
Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more…
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.
Join our Commercial Procurement Team at L&Q:
Ready to shape a £900m supply chain? Join us as Head of Procurement – Property & Investment, a pivotal leadership role driving procurement excellence across one of the UK’s most ambitious property portfolios. This is your chance to lead a high-performing team, influence strategic buying decisions, and deliver real value across Property & Investment and Customer Services.
We’re looking for a commercially astute leader to embed and execute our Group Supply Chain framework, ensuring compliance, innovation, and continuous improvement. Your expertise will directly impact how we deliver landlord services, asset management, and development outcomes.
This role reports to the Commercial Director and sits within the Property & Investment directorate, working closely with our central Supply Chain ‘hub’ and Technology ‘spoke’ teams. If you’re passionate about procurement transformation, category management, and enabling teams to thrive—this is your opportunity to lead at scale.
If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply!
Lead and manage the Procurement & Buying team within Property & Investment, ensuring high performance and alignment with the Group Supply Chain framework.
Execute procurement strategies that support landlord services, asset management, and development, with a focus on value for money and compliance.
Drive category management and supply chain optimisation to meet operational and financial goals.
Ensure governance and risk management, maintaining compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal standards.
Your key relationships:
Reports to: Commercial Director.
Works closely with:
The Supply Chain ‘hub’ (central team) and Technology ‘spoke’.
Operations teams in Property & Investment and Customer Services.
External suppliers to negotiate and manage contracts.
Collaborates with: Corporate Services and other internal stakeholders to align procurement with strategic objectives.
Your key targets:
Delivers procurement outcomes that support a £900m annual buying pipeline.
Improves supply chain performance through data-driven insights and continuous improvement.
Supports financial efficiency by embedding category management and optimising supplier relationships.
Enables compliance and assurance, contributing to robust governance and risk mitigation across the department.
What you'll bring:
Qualifications:
Essential
Professional certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g. CIPS or equivalent).
Advanced Practitioner status for the Procurement Act 2023.
Relevant Work Experience:
Essential:
Substantial experience in procurement, supply chain management, or buying, particularly in operational delivery.
Strong background in public sector procurement, including compliance with relevant regulations.
Proven experience in contract and supplier relationship management.
Demonstrated commercial and financial acumen in managing large-scale procurement pipelines.
Desirable:
Experience in the social housing sector.
Familiarity with procurement technologies and systems.
Key Skills:
Strategic thinking and category management expertise.
Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to drive value for money, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Skilled in risk management, data analysis, and performance reporting.
A Recruitment Advocate will join this recruitment process as a panel member. This is part of an internal scheme supporting our recruitment process to be fair, transparent and consistent.
If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk
About L&Q:
We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people’s health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.
*ECU Allowance is paid in accordance with requirements of the relevant policy as updated from time to time.
#TJ
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £76,034 per annum to £84,208 per annum (London weighted salary) or £66,380 per annum to £74,105 per annum (Regional salary), dependant on experience. *Plus Essential Car User Allowance £1,300
Grade: 12
Reporting Office: London, Stratford or Manchester, Trafford
Persona: Agile Worker: 20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working)
Closing Date: 20th February 2026 at 11pm
Interview Dates: To be confirmed. There will be a two stage process. 1st stage via MS Teams and 2nd stage face to face at our Stratford office.
Role Profile - Head of Procurement & Investment.pdf
Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more…
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.
Join our Commercial Procurement Team at L&Q:
Ready to shape a £900m supply chain? Join us as Head of Procurement – Property & Investment, a pivotal leadership role driving procurement excellence across one of the UK’s most ambitious property portfolios. This is your chance to lead a high-performing team, influence strategic buying decisions, and deliver real value across Property & Investment and Customer Services.
We’re looking for a commercially astute leader to embed and execute our Group Supply Chain framework, ensuring compliance, innovation, and continuous improvement. Your expertise will directly impact how we deliver landlord services, asset management, and development outcomes.
This role reports to the Commercial Director and sits within the Property & Investment directorate, working closely with our central Supply Chain ‘hub’ and Technology ‘spoke’ teams. If you’re passionate about procurement transformation, category management, and enabling teams to thrive—this is your opportunity to lead at scale.
If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply!
Lead and manage the Procurement & Buying team within Property & Investment, ensuring high performance and alignment with the Group Supply Chain framework.
Execute procurement strategies that support landlord services, asset management, and development, with a focus on value for money and compliance.
Drive category management and supply chain optimisation to meet operational and financial goals.
Ensure governance and risk management, maintaining compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal standards.
Your key relationships:
Reports to: Commercial Director.
Works closely with:
The Supply Chain ‘hub’ (central team) and Technology ‘spoke’.
Operations teams in Property & Investment and Customer Services.
External suppliers to negotiate and manage contracts.
Collaborates with: Corporate Services and other internal stakeholders to align procurement with strategic objectives.
Your key targets:
Delivers procurement outcomes that support a £900m annual buying pipeline.
Improves supply chain performance through data-driven insights and continuous improvement.
Supports financial efficiency by embedding category management and optimising supplier relationships.
Enables compliance and assurance, contributing to robust governance and risk mitigation across the department.
What you'll bring:
Qualifications:
Essential
Professional certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g. CIPS or equivalent).
Advanced Practitioner status for the Procurement Act 2023.
Relevant Work Experience:
Essential:
Substantial experience in procurement, supply chain management, or buying, particularly in operational delivery.
Strong background in public sector procurement, including compliance with relevant regulations.
Proven experience in contract and supplier relationship management.
Demonstrated commercial and financial acumen in managing large-scale procurement pipelines.
Desirable:
Experience in the social housing sector.
Familiarity with procurement technologies and systems.
Key Skills:
Strategic thinking and category management expertise.
Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to drive value for money, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Skilled in risk management, data analysis, and performance reporting.
A Recruitment Advocate will join this recruitment process as a panel member. This is part of an internal scheme supporting our recruitment process to be fair, transparent and consistent.
If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk
About L&Q:
We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people’s health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.
*ECU Allowance is paid in accordance with requirements of the relevant policy as updated from time to time.
#TJ