Peabody Group

You will set the vision and lead a high-performing team to deliver a procurement and SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) strategy that underpins our Group's wider goals. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will be a trusted advisor to the Executive Team, shaping decisions that affect thousands of customers and communities. With increasing regulatory requirements, rising expectations on Value for Money and the need to embed social and environmental responsibility into everything we do, this role will ensure procurement is not just a back-office function but a strategic enabler of growth, resilience, and impact. This is your opportunity to shape the function and play a central role in delivering our Group's mission. You'll need to be in the office for a minimum of 2 days per week. What you'll need: A professional qualification (e.g. MCIPS) and extensive senior procurement experience. A proven track record of delivering strategic procurement outcomes in complex, large-scale organisations (public, housing, government bodies) Deep knowledge of procurement regulations, frameworks, and best practice. Experience managing complex, high-value procurement projects across multiple categories. Strong leadership skills, with the ability to influence at Board level and inspire diverse teams. A values-led approach, with resilience, pragmatism, and the ability to balance challenge with collaboration. Why Join Us? When you join Peabody, you're joining a team guided by our values, Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered. What we offer: 30 days' annual holiday, plus bank holidays Two additional paid volunteering days each year Flexible benefits scheme, including family-friendly benefits and access to a discount portal 4x salary life assurance Up to 10% pension contribution Closing date: 26 th October 2025 at midnight. We may close this advert before the advertised closing date, depending on the number of quality applications received. PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer.

Project Lead - Funding Entity What we're looking for: Are you interested in leading a high profile and interesting project which could help shape the future of Peabody? Can you work in an environment of uncertainty and to drive consensus and manage expectations? Can you navigate corporate structures and governance frameworks? Are you experienced in creating new legal structures? Can work collaboratively with stakeholders from across the business and external investors? Are you experienced at working with and developing business cases? If so, this role is perfect for you! Here at Peabody, we have an opportunity for a Project Lead - Funding Entity on a Fixed Term basis at our Westminster Bridge Road offices. A bit about the role: As a Project Lead - Funding Entity, you will be responsible for managing and leading on a workstream to create new regulated corporate entities. Leading on the project to create these entities working closely with the wider Finance team to ensure delivery aligns with budgets, programmes and deliverables within the projects and that risks are identified, coordinated and managed appropriately. It will also require clear communication and consultation with internal stakeholders and that approvals from key internal stakeholders and internal committees are obtained, as required. Some of the key results for the role include: Project manage the process and pull together workstreams on governance, board recruitment, business planning and process design. Developing a firm understanding of the objectives of the new funding structure and the steps that need to be taken to create the associated entity structure. Driving a way forward in an environment of uncertainty, reaching an agreed position and managing expectations as this project runs alongside the funding structure workstreams. Briefing the CFO, Director Treasury and Corporate Finance and Head of Corporate Finance as well as the Finance & Treasury Committee, and other relevant committees on the project. This role will require a minimum of 1 - 2 days working in the Westminster Bridge Road office. A bit about us: 160 years after it was established, Peabody is one of the oldest not-for-profit housing associations in the UK. The Peabody Group is responsible for more than 107,000 homes, with around 220,000 residents across London and the Home Counties. We also have around 20,000 care and support customers. Our purpose is to help people flourish, and we are getting closer to residents by taking a local approach. We are committed to delivering a responsive and easily accessible repairs service and investing in our existing homes so they are safe and well maintained. Our retrofit projects will make thousands of our homes more energy efficient. We work with councils and communities to promote economic inclusion, tackle inequality and poverty, and prioritise wellbeing. Here just a few of the benefits for working at Peabody: Flexible and hybrid working (depending on the role) Up to 30 days' annual holiday plus bank holidays Competitive salaries that are benchmarked regularly against current market rates Two additional paid volunteering days each year Flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal Weekly hours Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00 Are you ready to apply? PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer. To be considered for the position of Project Lead - Funding Entity, please visit our website. Peabody reserves the right to close this advert before the advertised closing date, depending on the number of applications received. Closing Date: 02 February 2024. Please note interviews will take place week commencing 5th February 2024.