[Hiring] Procurement Specialist @Recovery Focus

Role Description

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Procurement Specialist to join our Procurement team. The Procurement function is part of the Finance Directorate, reporting through Strategic Management Accounting. This is an exciting opportunity to lead national‑level procurement projects that truly matter, ensuring every pound spent supports our mission, delivers best value, and contributes to meaningful social and community outcomes.

• Lead and manage an annual pipeline of strategic procurement projects across goods, services, and works.
• Advise and guide stakeholders on procurement processes, commercial best practice, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure adherence to The Public Contract Regulations 2015, The Procurement Act 2023 and internal procurement policies.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to shape specifications, evaluation models, KPIs, and performance measures.
• Conduct market research and analysis, and identify optimal procurement strategies.
• Support contract mobilisation and ongoing supplier engagement.
• Champion social value, sustainability, and continuous improvement across all procurement activity.

Qualifications

• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Advanced IT capability, including Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Proven experience managing tendering processes and applying UK public procurement rules and legislation.
• Solid understanding of contract management best practice.

Benefits

• 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays).
• Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%.
• Life assurance (3× annual salary).
• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay.
• Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave.
• Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications.
• 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals.
• £500 Recommend a Friend bonus.
• Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership.
• Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good.
• Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year.

Company Description

Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England. Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.

Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support. We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: [email protected]

Closing Date: 2026-05-31