Head of Procurement

Locations: Service Headquarters (Maidstone)

Hours: Full Time – 37 Hours per week

Pension: Automatic membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme – career average pension scheme with 16.5% employer contribution

Holidays: In addition to bank/ public holidays you will receive 31 days holiday

Closing date: 15th February 2026

Vacancy : R000971

Everyone is unique. Everyone has value. Everyone helps to make Kent Fire and Rescue Service a great place to work. We are one team. Together with our customers we are creating a safer future for Kent and Medway.

The Head of Procurement at Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) is a critical leadership role where your foresight will ensure our organisation is ready for its critical mission to keep our customers safe.

When emergencies occur, every second counts. Behind every life-saving intervention is a complex web of infrastructure, technology, and equipment that must work perfectly, every time. We are looking for an experienced, high-calibre, Head of Procurement to ensure our frontline colleagues have the tools they need to protect our community. The role is about strategic procurement planning with the purpose of ensuring the resilience, safety, and innovation of a vital emergency service.

The Team is formed of five Categories;
Facilities Management and Construction (Property); ICT;
Fleet;
Professional Services;
Operations, the biggest spend being FM & Construction

• A Strategic Thinker:
  Someone who can navigate the Public Contracts Regulations while still being commercially agile.
• An Influencer:
  The ability to build trust with everyone from frontline firefighters to senior stakeholders.
• A Change Agent:
  Experience in modernising procurement processes and implementing digital e-sourcing tools.
• Construction and JCT / NEC:
  Preferably have a strong background within Facilities Management and/or Construction along working with NEC and JCT contracts.
• Desirable, not essential:
  Proven experience managing high-value, complex procurements within a public sector environment (Blue Light, Local Government, or NHS)