Director of Legal and Procurement

Employer

Carlisle Support Services. Advertised by inploi, which runs Carlisle Support Services's careers site.

The role

Carlisle Support Services is looking for a Director of Legal and Procurement (9-month fixed term contract) who will play a crucial role in providing legal support, whilst mitigating risk within an organization. The post holder is responsible for providing guidance on corporate governance, negotiating and drafting contracts, risk management, and the development of plans and policies. They are also responsibility for the strategic planning, management, and operational oversight for procurement and fleet.

The Director of Legal and Procurement also undertakes the role and remit of Company Secretary.

Your core role will include but not be limited to the following activities

Legal Responsibilities

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Legal Advice

Providing accurate, relevant and timely advice to the organization and its employees on various legal matters related to the business, its products and services.

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Contract Management

Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts and agreements.

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Risk Management

Identifying and mitigating legal risks by designing and implementing company policies and procedures.

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Compliance

Ensuring the organization complies with all relevant laws and regulations, including industry-specific requirements.

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Dispute Resolution

Managing and resolving legal disputes, including litigation, arbitration and mediation.

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Corporate Governance

Advising on corporate governance issues and ensuring the organization adheres to best practice.

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Contract Governance & Record Keeping

Maintain the company’s contract database and contract matrix.

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Training and Education

Conducting training sessions for employees on legal topics, such as compliance, contract law and data protection.

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Liaison with External Counsel

Coordinating with external law firms when specialized legal expertise is required.

Company Secretary Responsibilities

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Statutory Compliance

Ensuring the company complies with legal and regulatory requirements, including filing annual returns and other necessary documents with Companies House.

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Corporate Governance

Advising the board on governance matters and ensuring best practices are adhered too.

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Record Keeping

Maintaining the Company’s statutory books, such as registers of members, directors and secretaries, as well as minutes of board meetings and general meetings.

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Meeting Administration

Organising and preparing agendas for board and shareholder meeting, issuing notices and taking minutes. Follow up on actions and resolutions from meetings.

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Communication

Acting as a point of contact for shareholders and ensuring effective communication between the board and shareholders.

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Advisory Role

Providing legal and administrative support to the board and ensuring that the directors are aware of their legal responsibilities.

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Risk Management

Identifying and managing risks related to corporate governance and compliance.

• Responsible for keeping the delegation of authority updated, relevant and lived by.

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Relationship Management

Managing the relationship with key stakeholders.

Procurement Responsibilities

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Developing Procurement Strategies

Creating and implementing procurement strategies that align with the organisation goals and objectives.

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Supplier Management

Leading the team with the sourcing of suppliers, whilst maintaining strong relationships with our procurement partners.

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Cost Management

Identifying cost-saving opportunities and ensuring cost-effective purchasing practices are embedded across the business.

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Compliance and Risk Management

Ensuring all procurement activities comply with relevant regulations and ethical standards and managing supply chain risk.

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Team Leadership

Leading and managing the procurement team, providing direction, guidance, training and development and performance feedback.

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Marketing Analysis

Analysing market trends and supply chain risks to optimise procurement processes.

Fleet Responsibilities

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Fleet Management

Leading the team on the overseeing of the acquisition, maintenance, and disposal of the organisation’s fleet of vehicles.

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Cost Control

Managing the budget for fleet operations, including fuel, maintenance, and repairs.

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Compliance

Ensuring all fleet operations comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

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Safety Management

implementing safety protocols and training for drivers to minimise accidents and ensure safe operations.

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Performance Monitoring

Create, produce and embed, metrics that analyse the performance and efficiency of the fleet to reduce costs.

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Supplier Relations

Managing the relationships with our main suppliers and produce a PSL.

Ad-hoc Responsibilities

• Responsible for the handling of insurance claims, supporting the group insurance renewal process and attending quarterly insurance meetings as required.
• Support the DPO with data protection and GDPR queries, including escalations where required.

The ideal candidate

Essential

• A bachelor’s degree in law (LLW) or equivalent.
• A bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or CIPS level 5 qualification
• 10 years’ experience in a legal role, preferably as an in-house lawyer

Desirable

• A foundation degree in CIPS level 4 qualification.
• Certification in fleet management such as CAFM.
• Leadership qualification or willingness to work towards.

Person Specification & Skills

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Business Acumen

Understanding the business context and strategic aspects to translate into a Carlisle contest.

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Negotiation and Communication

Strong negotiation and communication, both written and verbal are essential for the role.

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Analytical Skills

The ability to analyse market trends, supplier performance and procurement data.

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Strategic & Critical Thinker

To have the ability to design and implement strategies that align with organizational goals.

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Risk Management

Have the natural ability to identify and mitigate risks across their remit.

• Exceptional organizational skills are essential for the role.
• Demonstrable experience of leading and managing a team.

Location is Luton/Hybrid

The benefits

Health and Wellbeing Plans

23 days paid holiday increasing to 25 after 2 years

Discounts and Cashbacks

Paid Volunteering days

Employee Assistance Program

Refer a Friend Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Successful candidates will be required to provide original documentation for detailed screening and vetting processes.

This could include the following

passport / driving licence / utility bill dated in the last 3 months / HMRC letter / original bank statement / original payslip / birth certificate / a valid share code.

About us

Join a growing market-leading brand of support services to work with the UK’s largest brands such as Le Shuttle, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Jaguar Land Rover, Tesco, and many more.

Carlisle currently employees over 8,500 dedicated and enthusiastic staff members to deliver events, security cleaning, and retail facilities support services across the UK’s most renowned sites and critical infrastructure.

Apply today to find out more and embark on an exciting career journey filled with unrivalled recognition schemes and progression opportunities aimed at helping you achieve your true potential.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Carlisle, we are committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in all areas of employment, recruitment and selection, training, development, and promotion.

In all situations people will be judged solely on merit or ability.

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