Morgan Law

We are supporting a major public-sector organisation in London with the appointment of a Senior Category Manager / Strategic Category Lead (IT & Digital). This is a senior procurement opportunity for an experienced IT Procurement, Digital Procurement, Category Management or Strategic Sourcing professional looking to combine commercial leadership with people management and genuine influence at senior stakeholder level. We are keen to attract candidates from across the public sector and other complex, regulated environments. The opportunity You will lead the IT and Digital procurement category, developing and delivering commercial strategies that support organisational transformation, innovation and value for money. You'll provide strategic procurement leadership while managing and developing a team of procurement professionals. The role involves significant engagement with senior stakeholders, suppliers and external framework and government organisations. Key responsibilities Lead IT & Digital category strategy, strategic sourcing and procurement. Manage and develop a team of procurement professionals. Lead complex, high-value IT and digital procurement projects from strategy through to contract award. Develop sourcing strategies, tender processes and robust commercial agreements. Lead complex commercial negotiations and contract management. Build strategic supplier relationships and drive supplier performance. Deliver measurable cost savings, cost avoidance and added-value benefits. Analyse markets, spend and supplier capability to identify commercial opportunities. Act as a trusted commercial business partner to senior stakeholders, influencing strategy and challenging existing approaches. Lead cross-functional projects and support major digital and technology transformation programmes. Ensure procurement activity complies with public-sector procurement regulations, governance and commercial best practice. What we're looking for You'll ideally bring: Strong experience in IT procurement, digital procurement and/or technology category management. Proven experience leading complex negotiations and high-value contracts. Experience developing and implementing strategic sourcing and category strategies. Strong knowledge of public-sector procurement and procurement regulations. Experience managing and developing procurement teams. Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and negotiation skills. Strong commercial and analytical capability. A track record of delivering financial and performance targets. The confidence to engage with senior executives and lead change in complex organisations. Transferable backgrounds welcome We'd particularly welcome applications from professionals with experience across: Central Government Local Government Higher Education Healthcare Housing Transport Utilities Emergency Services Healthcare Other regulated or complex organisations Why apply? This is more than a traditional procurement role. You'll have the opportunity to lead an IT & Digital category, manage a procurement team, influence senior decision-makers and shape major commercial strategies. Hybrid working: 2 days in London, 3 days from home Salary 75-80k If you're searching for your next Strategic Category Lead, Head of IT Procurement, IT Category Manager, Digital Procurement Manager or Senior Procurement Manager opportunity in London, this could be an excellent next step. Strategic Procurement IT & Digital Category Leadership Public Sector

I am currently working with a Charity who are seeking an Interim Head of Technology Services who will manage the support function within the organisation and help with service improvement projects. You will ensure the core central technology operations run smoothly. This role manages an IT Outsourcer and other suppliers as well as ensuring the provision of devices, telephony and local equipment is robust. You are responsible for our cybersecurity and ensuring that applications run by other teams are safe and fit for purpose. The role is for 12 months on a fixed term contract paying 65-70k. It is hybrid, based 2-3 days in Central London. Responsibilities: Deliver a high-quality IT support function through effective contract management of the IT Outsourcing company and ensuring relevant internal procedures are in place. Manage other IT supplier relationships including for telephony services, ensuring they deliver to contracted obligations and provide good value for money. Where necessary, work with the outsourcer and others to ensure that problems are resolved quickly and in the best way for colleagues. At times, this means that you will need to roll up your sleeves and be hands on in problem solving. Provide advice and technical guidance to teams who manage their own applications and systems (finance, fundraising, HR, NDAH, Data). Be a trusted advisor and business partner for SMT and other colleagues, providing expertise, identifying opportunities and delivering solutions for modernisation, automation, and cost optimisation across the organisation. Approve the purchase of any new software or online services ensuring that they meet the needs of the colleagues who will use them and are secure, appropriately supported, adhere to our technology standards, and are cost-effective Experience needed: Strong experience managing and developing a technology infrastructure for a similar organisation Extensive experience of technology procurement and supplier management Good understanding of technologies relevant, particularly Microsoft 365, Microsoft Intune, Entra and Defender, telephony and networking. Excellent understanding of IT service management processes Excellent knowledge of cyber security Experience of successfully managing and controlling an information technology budget It is likely that the successful candidate will hold a relevant degree and / or relevant industry qualifications such as ITIL, Microsoft certifications and a cybersecurity certification Managing multiple concurrent projects and prioritise effectively Negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers and assess and manage risks in supplier relationships Understanding of GDPR and other data protection regulations Mentor and develop junior staff

Morgan Law is working with an arm's-length Government body in the UK financial sector who are seeking a Head of Information Security and Privacy to join their compliance function and manage a 5 person Information Security and Governance function. You will be responsible for the implementation and management of the Information management system, including third-party risk, ensuring its effectiveness is regularly assessed through external and internal audits. You will ensure that the organisation is fully compliant with the required Information Security Standards including ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus, NIST and GovAssure. This includes the responsibility for all of the control documentation and audit process to ensure full compliance is recognised. The role is hybrid, 2-3 days a week in their office in South London and comes with a very competitive benefits package. Responsibilities Responsible for the development and management of information and cyber security frameworks and overseeing the management of the Information and Records Management. Develop and promote policies to ensure compliance with regulations, standards and good practice relating to information security management. Responsible for research and awareness of emerging security risks, ensuring solutions, services, policies, procedures and information security education programme are updated in reasonable timeframes to mitigate against new risks. Responsible for making sure that the organisation is compliant with Information Security Standards (e.g. ISO 27001), ensuring all governance and audit requirements are undertaken. Ensure that the organisation is appropriately protected in line with business needs against information and cyber risks including third-party and suppliers. Experience Required Information Security Manager or equivalent with relevant industry experience. Experience of managing and overseeing ISO 27001 audits, Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus. Develop and lead information and cyber security strategies, roadmaps and maturity plans. Provide technical security guidance and assurance to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Design and deliver security awareness programmes that improve understanding and influence behaviour. Support business continuity and resilience planning, testing and lessons learned. Engage senior stakeholders and committees through clear reporting, influence and constructive challenge.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Procurement Category Manager to take ownership of a significant technology-focused portfolio, influence senior stakeholders and deliver measurable commercial value across a complex, multi-organisation environment. We are particularly interested in candidates with transferable public-sector procurement expertise and commercial capability and your background could include: Central Government Local Government Higher Education Healthcare Housing Social Care Emergency Services Transport Utilities Other regulated or complex public-sector environments The role You will lead the development and delivery of category strategies, strategic sourcing and complex procurement projects across Information Management & Technology. Working as a trusted commercial business partner, you'll have the opportunity to challenge existing ways of working, identify savings and innovation opportunities, and shape commercial solutions that deliver long-term value. Key responsibilities Lead strategic procurement and category management across IT / Digital / Information Management etc. Develop and implement category and sourcing strategies. Lead high-value, complex procurement projects from market analysis through to contract award. Conduct supplier analysis, benchmarking, financial modelling and options appraisals. Lead complex commercial negotiations and contract management. Influence senior stakeholders and challenge established approaches. Develop strategic supplier relationships and improve supplier performance. Deliver measurable cost savings, cost avoidance and added-value benefits. Provide expert advice on public-sector procurement, commercial and contract law. Lead cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders and organisations. What we're looking for You'll ideally have: CIPS Level 4 or higher. Strong experience in strategic procurement, category management and complex contracting. A proven track record in commercial negotiation and delivering financial targets. Experience of public-sector procurement and relevant procurement regulations/governance. Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and negotiation skills. Strong analytical and commercial capability, with the ability to turn data into actionable recommendations. Experience managing multiple complex projects and contracts. The confidence to operate with senior stakeholders in a complex organisation. Why apply? This is a genuine strategic procurement and business partnering opportunity, offering the chance to influence senior decision-making, lead significant commercial activity and deliver tangible organisational impact. You'll join a procurement function focused on innovation, transformation, value for money and challenging the status quo, with considerable scope to shape how procurement delivers for the organisation. London / Hybrid - 2 days office, 3 days home Salary c 65-70k If you're an experienced Category Manager, Senior Procurement Manager, Strategic Procurement Manager or IT Procurement professional looking for your next public-sector opportunity in London, we'd love to hear from you. Strategic procurement Public sector IT & Technology Category Management