Procurement and Contracts Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 08 Awst 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 05 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Rochdale, Not recorded, OL16 1AE |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | c2d72f38-1579-4ae6-bc64-39a1fc692483 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
We're looking for someone who:
• Has experience in procurement, contract management or similar roles
• Is highly organised with strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Possesses excellent attention to detail and communication skills
• Is confident working independently and collaboratively with a range of stakeholders
• Holds or is willing to gain a relevant procurement qualification (e.g. CIPS)
• Has knowledge of public sector procurement frameworks and regulations (desirable)
What the school offers its staff
• Work with a Trust recognised nationally for excellence and impact
• Play a strategic role in supporting a growing network of academies
• Competitive salary and generous benefits
• Collaborative and forward-thinking team environment
• Opportunity for professional growth and training (e.g. CIPS support)
Further details about the role
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will:
• Lead procurement projects and develop the Trust’s procurement strategy
• Drive cost-efficiencies across all non-pay expenditure
• Manage supplier performance, tender processes, and contract negotiations
• Provide expert guidance on procurement best practices and compliance
• Maintain an accurate register of contracts and manage key supplier relationships
• Identify and secure additional funding opportunities through successful bid writing
You’ll play a pivotal role in helping the Trust maximise value for money, ensure compliance with procurement regulations, and support long-term financial sustainability.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We're looking for someone who:
• Has experience in procurement, contract management or similar roles
• Is highly organised with strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Possesses excellent attention to detail and communication skills
• Is confident working independently and collaboratively with a range of stakeholders
• Holds or is willing to gain a relevant procurement qualification (e.g. CIPS)
• Has knowledge of public sector procurement frameworks and regulations (desirable)
What the school offers its staff
• Work with a Trust recognised nationally for excellence and impact
• Play a strategic role in supporting a growing network of academies
• Competitive salary and generous benefits
• Collaborative and forward-thinking team environment
• Opportunity for professional growth and training (e.g. CIPS support)
Further details about the role
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will:
• Lead procurement projects and develop the Trust’s procurement strategy
• Drive cost-efficiencies across all non-pay expenditure
• Manage supplier performance, tender processes, and contract negotiations
• Provide expert guidance on procurement best practices and compliance
• Maintain an accurate register of contracts and manage key supplier relationships
• Identify and secure additional funding opportunities through successful bid writing
You’ll play a pivotal role in helping the Trust maximise value for money, ensure compliance with procurement regulations, and support long-term financial sustainability.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.