Head Of Framework Uptake

Our client is a large and very successful organisation who support their public sector customers through their frameworks. Do to a restructuring of the organisation they are looking to appoint a Head of Framework Uptake to join their team on a full time permanent basis.

This is a brand‑new role, created to bring dedicated focus, insight and leadership to framework uptake. You will help us maximise the value and impact of our established framework portfolio by increasing utilisation, enhancing commercial governance and supporting colleagues and customers with expert guidance. You will work closely with teams across the organisation to improve how our frameworks are adopted and experienced by their public sector partners.

• Leading a focused approach to increasing framework uptake and commercial impact across the established framework portfolio.
• Developing the Commercial Advisor team into a confident, high‑performing group with clear commercial goals.
• Delivering a multi‑year framework uptake strategy aligned to organisational priorities.
• Strengthening commercial governance, compliance and decision‑making structures.
• Building and maintaining senior‑level relationships across Trusts, ICs, arm's‑length bodies and wider public sector partners.
• Uncovering and progressing new business development areas, feeding qualified opportunities into the wider Procurement team.
• Creating and embedding a robust, data‑driven performance and reporting approach.

• Strong senior commercial experience, ideally within public sector procurement.
• A track record of driving framework utilisation, supporting account growth and delivering commercial value.
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders in complex or multi‑organisational environments.
• Demonstrable experience leading and inspiring teams through operational or cultural change.
• Good understanding of UK procurement regulations including PCR 2015, the Procurement Act 2023 and PSR.
• Commercial insight with strong problem‑solving and negotiation skills.
• Political astuteness and comfortable driving change at pace in complex environments.

• Professional certifications such as MBA, CPSM, PRINCE2 or PMP.
• CIPS Level 5 or above.

To apply, please send your CV to Stu at Value Match who are acting as an employment business for this position.