Procurement and Tender Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 24 Medi 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £39,862 i £42,839 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Salary shown above is Full Time Equivalent Grade K, Scale Points 29-32, pro rata for part time working. |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 19 Hydref 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Heartwood Learning Trust C/O Vale of york Academy, Rawcliffe Drive, Clifton, York,YO30 6ZS |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Hope Sentamu Learning Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 10408 |
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We seek to appoint a Procurement and Tender Officer to join our established Central Services Team at Heartwood Learning Trust.
Heartwood Learning Trust has fourteen academies located within York, Hull and North Yorkshire. Our Trust comprises six secondary, six primary and two alternative provision academies, and our values of Respect, Teamwork and Kindness underpin our vision ‘life in all it’s fullness - a place to thrive.
Delivering the Trusts Procurement activities and ensuring they remain aligned with the Trust’s vision and values is central to this role. Key activities include procurement development, negotiating with suppliers, competitive tendering, market research and contract development. You will work with the Chief Finance Officer, Financial Controller and finance colleagues in Schools and Academies, liaising with suppliers and contractors to deliver an outstanding service to schools, ensuring value for public money.
Experience of procurement including commercial negotiation is essential, with experience of public sector purchasing and associated organisations being an advantage.
This role is based at our Trust offices in York or Hull depending on the successful candidate's location. An ability and willingness to travel to locations across the Trust is vital.
We welcome applications from candidates seeking to work part time.
What we can offer:
An experienced and supportive senior leadership team with a collaborative approach and an appreciative culture
An established, experienced central team that works closely across out schools and academies
Local Government Pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Job Details
Hours of Work: 37 Hours per Week, Full Year working Monday to Friday.
Position Type: Permanent Post
Line Manager: Chief Financial Officer
Travel Required: Occasional
The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.
Application Process
Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.
Interviews will take place on 27th October 2025 at Vale of York Academy
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.
Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.
Heartwood Learning Trust has fourteen academies located within York, Hull and North Yorkshire. Our Trust comprises six secondary, six primary and two alternative provision academies, and our values of Respect, Teamwork and Kindness underpin our vision ‘life in all it’s fullness - a place to thrive.
Delivering the Trusts Procurement activities and ensuring they remain aligned with the Trust’s vision and values is central to this role. Key activities include procurement development, negotiating with suppliers, competitive tendering, market research and contract development. You will work with the Chief Finance Officer, Financial Controller and finance colleagues in Schools and Academies, liaising with suppliers and contractors to deliver an outstanding service to schools, ensuring value for public money.
Experience of procurement including commercial negotiation is essential, with experience of public sector purchasing and associated organisations being an advantage.
This role is based at our Trust offices in York or Hull depending on the successful candidate's location. An ability and willingness to travel to locations across the Trust is vital.
We welcome applications from candidates seeking to work part time.
What we can offer:
An experienced and supportive senior leadership team with a collaborative approach and an appreciative culture
An established, experienced central team that works closely across out schools and academies
Local Government Pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Job Details
Hours of Work: 37 Hours per Week, Full Year working Monday to Friday.
Position Type: Permanent Post
Line Manager: Chief Financial Officer
Travel Required: Occasional
The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.
Application Process
Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.
Interviews will take place on 27th October 2025 at Vale of York Academy
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.
Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.