Jane Habgood McIps

Jane Habgood MCIPS has over 15 years of experience in procurement and management roles. Jane is currently the Head of Procurement at Bournemouth University, a position they started in November 2023. Prior to this, they worked at Southampton City Council as a Team Manager - Procurement Business Partners from July 2020 to October 2023. From January 2017 to July 2020, they were the Commercial Manager at the National Oceanography Centre. Jane also has experience working in the healthcare sector, specifically at the University Hospital Southampton NHS FT, where they held various procurement roles from 2007 to 2017, including Procurement Manager, Senior Procurement Negotiator, Procurement Negotiator, and Catalogue Coordinator.

Jane Habgood MCIPS has a strong educational background. Jane obtained a LCCI Group Diploma in Public Relations, Advertising, and Marketing from Bournemouth and Poole College in 2004. Prior to that, they completed their A levels in ICT, Communication, and Business Studies from the same institution in 2003. Jane'sacademic journey started at Carter Community School, where they earned their GCSEs in various subjects from 1998 to 2001. In addition to their degrees, Jane has also acquired several certifications. These include the CIPS Ethical Procurement and Supply Certificate and the MCIPS certification from CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, both obtained in 2016. Jane also holds a PRINCE2™ Foundation Certification Training from Solent University, acquired in the same year. Furthermore, Jane obtained their CIM certification from CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing in February 2003. Overall, their education and certifications demonstrate their expertise in public relations, advertising, marketing, procurement, and supply.