Interim Director of Supply Chain (Estates) in Euston

Job Description

Interim Head of Estates Commercial & Procurement\n6 - 12 Month Contract\nLondon \n \nWe are looking for a Director of Supply Chain (Estates) to work for a leading University, based in London.\n \nWith an annual expenditure exceeding £380m, you will oversee a broad and complex remit of Hard and Soft Facilities Management, Energy, Construction, Refurbishment, and Sustainability. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, you will lead a high-performing team and act as a trusted peer to the Estates Executive, driving the transition toward a Centre of Excellence.\n \nThe Role: \nAs the Interim Lead, you will own the business relationship for the Estates category, connecting the needs of campus users with impactful supply chain delivery.\n \nKey Responsibilities:\n\nExecute the Three-Year Estates Supply Chain Plan and drive the next tranche of the Universities Commercial Strategy.\nRepresent the function at the Project Review Committee and present complex strategic papers to university committees.\nLead, coach, and inspire an established Estates Commercial & Procurement team, ensuring the continued growth/development of professional skills and capability.\nBring creative thinking to risk monitoring, contingency planning, and innovative commercial models.\nEnsure every pound spent drives social value, inclusive access, and net-zero targets.\nLean into complex supply chain disputes and lead high-stakes negotiations with gravitas.\nCommercial Gravitas & Matrix Experience \nWhat you’ll bring:\n\nRelevant professional qualifications or equivalent experience\nSignificant experience leading commercial teams across varied sectors, with deep knowledge of Hard/Soft FM markets and contracting models.\nA history of re-designing high-value requirements and embedding commercial contract management to drive supplier value.\nThe ability to operate effectively within a complex matrix environment, building rapid rapport with stakeholders and external advisors.\nSkilled at translating complex commercial concepts for non-expert audiences and presenting at the Board level