Welcome from Simon Hill, Managing Director
As Managing Director, I’m delighted that you’re exploring this opportunity at such a pivotal moment in our organisation’s journey. Following our 50th anniversary, we are looking firmly to the future, one defined by major transformation across the procurement landscape, new legislation through the Procurement Act 2023, and an ambitious evolution of our own services, culture, and capability.
As a 100% publicly owned organisation, owned by 13 local authorities, we are proud to return financial dividends directly into the public sector, helping fund vital frontline services. Our commercial strength enables us to operate competitively at pace and scale, while staying rooted in public value and social impact. This balance is what makes YPO a uniquely rewarding place to lead.
As a public sector buying organisation YPO has always been driven by a clear purpose: putting people at the heart of public buying. Today, that means embracing digital tools to enhance the way we serve customers, strengthening partnerships with suppliers, and ensuring sustainability remains central to how we operate as we work towards achieving operational net zero by 2038.
Against this backdrop, we are recruiting two senior roles that will shape the next chapter of our development.
As Executive Director – Finance & Resources, you will lead our financial strategy, ensuring strong governance, commercial performance, and long‑term sustainability. You will play a critical role on the YPO Board, guiding organisational direction, overseeing financial planning and risk, and shaping business performance. This high‑impact and highly visible role spans financial leadership, governance, legal, IT, and business change/ business intelligence. You will oversee financial planning, risk management and organisational performance, while ensuring that YPO’s systems, data, and corporate service functions enable innovation, insight, and effective decision‑making. This is a pivotal opportunity for a credible, forward‑thinking leader who can bring strategic clarity, build confidence, and drive organisational excellence across a diverse and influential portfolio.
As Head of IT, you will drive our digital ambition and ensure our technology, systems, and people are equipped to deliver it. This means working strategically with leaders across YPO and partner organisations, while remaining close to operational delivery to help teams succeed day‑to‑day. We are looking for an inspiring leader with the resilience, vision, and collaborative approach needed to deliver modern, effective, and future‑ready IT services. Whether your background is public or private sector, what matters most is your ability to operate at scale and lead meaningful change.
These roles are not typical public sector appointments. They offer the pace, innovation, and commercial challenge of a competitive market environment, combined with the sense of purpose that comes from delivering services that benefit communities. You will join talented, committed colleagues working in an organisation with strong values, clear ambition, and a genuine desire to make a difference.
If you’re ready to play a central role in shaping YPO’s next chapter, while advancing your own leadership journey, we look forward to receiving your application. After an initial discussion with our recruitment partners at The Resourcing Solution, I would be pleased to speak with those who wish to learn more.
YPO is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging a diverse, inclusive workforce where every colleague feels respected and able to give their best.
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Simon Hill, Managing Director
