This is a rare opportunity to shape procurement at one of the world''s leading scientific and conservation organisations. At Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, our work protects biodiversity, supports global research and welcomes millions of visitors each year. As Head of Procurement, you will play a key role in supporting this work by making sure our spending is well managed, delivers value for money and supports our wider goals. You will also lead and develop the procurement team, building skills and ensuring a consistent, high-quality service. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Corporate Planning, you will lead a strategic, organisation-wide procurement service, advising on complex and high-value procurements across goods, services and works. You will work closely with teams across Kew, building strong relationships and helping colleagues make informed, compliant decisions. Using spend data and insight, you will identify opportunities to improve value, manage risk and support better commercial outcomes. You will also lead improvements to how procurement works in practice, in line with the Procurement Act 2023, while strengthening contract management and supporting more consistent, effective ways of working. Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience), you will have substantial experience working in a procurement or commercial role within a complex organisation, ideally within the public or not for profit sector. You will have a strong working knowledge of public ..... full job details .....