Procurement and Contract Manager

Procurement and Contract Manager

Full-Time, Permanent

Grade 12, £39,282 – £43,128

Based in one of our Trust academies with requirement to travel between academies
We have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement and Contracts Manager to join our finance department, based at one of our Trust schools, with travel to other Trust schools as required. The role is offered with hybrid working arrangements- you will be able to work from home two days a week during term-time (and more home-working may be feasible outside of term-time).

You will be key to shaping the Trust’s approach to procurement and contracts management in this new role alongside our Chief Financial Officer. We are looking for a dedicated member of the team who will promote and uphold the values and ethos of the Trust.

You will be an experienced, qualified procurement professional with experience of running different types of tender processes, possess sound knowledge of procurement regulations and best practice, and have experience of managing large contracts.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing Trust with staff benefits including over 23% employer pension contribution, Health Care/Salary Sacrifice Schemes, parking and more!

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification, job description and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact Janine Matthews at [email protected]

HOW TO APPLY

Job Description, Person Spec and Lionheart Educational Trust application form can be found by using the following link (Please note CV’s will not be accepted).

https://www.eteach.com/job/procurement-and-contracts-manager-1306109

Close Date: Tuesday 14th February 2023 – 11.59pm

Interview Date: 1 March 2023

The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where all staff have a seat at the table: a seat to be free, a seat to inspire, a seat to challenge and a seat to succeed.

We currently have staff networks for staff who are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer + (LGBTQ+), staff who would describe their background as working class and staff with a disability.