Richard joined Oxfordshire County Council in June 2025 leading the newly reshaped Commercial & Procurement Service. Prior to this, he worked in central government for the Government Commercial Function and in the private sector for the John Lewis Partnership, Heathrow Airport, and British Airways. Richard is experienced in business change, having been involved in mergers and acquisitions in the private sector and leading commercial change through machinery of government restructures in central government. Richard completed his doctorate looking at implementing change which has played a significant role in shaping his approach to leading his teams and functions through significant challenges

Dr Richard Scarlett

Head of Commercial & Procurement Service

Oxfordshire County Council