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On behalf of the MOD, we are looking for a Head of Category FM (Inside IR35) for a 6 months contract based 1-2 days per week in Andover, Glasgow, Wyton or Whittington occasional travel to other sites.

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is a central government department with a mission to protect our country and provide the ultimate guarantee of its security and independence, as well as helping to protect its values and interests abroad.

The MOD is one of the biggest public procurement organisations in Europe and the single largest customer for UK industry. It currently manages approximately £20 billion of spend on capital investments in equipment and infrastructure every year. Over the next decade the MOD is committed to spending over £190 billion on equipment and support. The MOD’s customers include both the armed forces and national security agencies, and it has a diverse range of requirements, including military fighting vehicles, education services, nuclear submarines and facilities management.

The MOD’s aim is to provide its armed forces with the best capabilities to enable them to protect the UK’s security and advance national interests, both now and in the long term.

To do this the MOD has an annual budget of almost £53 billion and a workforce comprising 197,000 people. of which 54,000 are civilians working for the UK MOD.

The work really matters; the MOD offers a range of engaging roles which have a direct impact on the quality of services they provide, in many locations across the UK. We support teams working in HR, Primary Health Care, Corporate Services, and many others.

As the Head of Category Management – FM, you will provide authoritative commercial leadership across a portfolio that includes two major Category A FM programmes and more than 80 minor construction projects delivered via the SCAPE framework.

You will set the strategic direction for FM sourcing and contract management, strengthen supplier relationships, and ensure our delivery model is resilient, efficient and commercially robust..

This is a critical senior leadership role required to ensure the effective and assured delivery of services of FM Services to our US Visiting Forces (USVF) partners within the UK and the UK bases overseas (inc. but not limited to Cyprus, Gibraltar, the South Atlantic Islands).

As a Head of Category FM, your main responsibilities will be:

• Lead the FM commercial function for UK USVF sites, overseeing two major Category A FM programmes and 80+ SCAPE minor works projects.
• Act as senior commercial owner for all FM contracts, ensuring compliant, efficient and value‑driven delivery.
• Oversee full end‑to‑end FM procurement: tendering, NEC contract review, commercial assurance, negotiation, award and mobilisation.
• Lead major FM sourcing for UK USVF and Overseas estates, strengthening competition and supplier capability.
• Ensure all procurement activity meets MOD governance, Cabinet Office Controls and HMT requirements.
• Provide senior oversight of FM contract performance, KPIs/SLAs, risk management and continuous improvement.
• Manage contract changes, underperformance, re‑procurements and exit plans while maintaining service continuity.
• Own the FM Category Strategy and maintain a forward pipeline of activity, risks and resourcing needs.
• Improve commercial reporting, dashboards, metrics and supplier performance analytics.
• Apply Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) to drive strategic supplier engagement and long‑term value.
• Act as senior commercial contact for USVF customers, providing advice and influencing FM strategy.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and support ExCo/Board reporting.
• Lead, coach and develop the FM commercial team, supporting capability growth, succession planning and positive team culture.

Essential:

• Active SC Clearance
• Strong background in FM procurement, category management or large‑scale FM contract delivery.
• Proven track record leading complex procurements, FM contracts and high‑value commercial programmes.
• Excellent commercial judgement, negotiation, and decision‑making.
• Strong stakeholder management with ability to engage senior leaders.
• Skilled in category strategy, pipeline planning, MI/reporting and SRM.
• Confident leader able to coach and develop high‑performing teams.
• .Experience overseeing contract performance, risk, supplier performance and major re‑procurements.

Desirable:

• Public‑sector procurement experience (MOD/central government) with understanding of governance and assurance.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, the MOD guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

The MOD guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following “this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different.