Contracts and Supplier Performance Manager
Truro & Penwith Academy Trust, Truro, TR4 9LD21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
30 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
9 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £43,285.00
What skills and experience we're looking for
Truro and Penwith Academy Trust is a supportive and collaborative organisation with one primary focus: the improvement of teaching and learning within Cornwall. We are dedicated to making a positive impact on our students' lives and shaping a brighter future. To support our growing operations, we are seeking a commercial professional to oversee our Trust-wide contract portfolio.
The Role
As the Contracts and Supplier Performance Manager, you will take on a vital, Trust-wide post-award contract management and supplier performance role. Operating under the strategic direction of the Director of Operations, you will ensure our contracts deliver their intended outcomes, robust financial assurance, and maximum value for money.
You will establish consistent contract management standards, strengthen supplier accountability, manage risk, and provide operational leaders with actionable performance insights.
Key Responsibilities:
Framework & Oversight: Develop, implement, and maintain a Trust-wide contract management framework and centralised contract register.
Performance Monitoring: Lead contract performance monitoring by interrogating KPI, SLA, invoice, and service delivery data.
Risk & Compliance: Identify, quantify, and mitigate contractual, financial, and operational risks, ensuring strict compliance with public sector governance.
Procurement Interface: Work closely with the Procurement Lead to manage mobilisations, variations, renewals, and exit planning.
Relationship Management: Build professional, constructive supplier relationships while maintaining robust commercial challenge and accountability.
Who We Are Looking For:
Education: Degree-level qualification in a relevant commercial, legal, or analytical field (or equivalent experience). Professional qualifications like CIPS or WorldCC are highly desirable.
Experience: Proven track record in post-award contract management, supplier performance monitoring, and handling complex service contracts.
Skills: Strong financial awareness, data analysis skills, and proficiency in Microsoft 365 (particularly Excel). You must be a clear, concise communicator capable of translating complex contract data for senior leaders.
Mobility: A full clean driving licence and access to transport to travel efficiently across Trust sites.
Values: A deep commitment to safeguarding, equal opportunities, and the welfare of children and young people.
Why Join Us?
This is an exceptional opportunity to shape and transform a centralised contract management function from the ground up. You will work within a professional, solutions-focused team where your expertise directly supports the operational resilience and success of our academies.
What the school offers its staff
Working for TPAT and Benefits
‘The Trust that Schools want to join’Ofsted - 2019
We are an inclusive and progressive Trust and believe that all children and young people should have the best possible life chances. If you share this belief, we would love you to work with us.
We care about our staff and value their skills, contribution and expertise. Our commitment to growing great people means that we support staff in their own professional growth and development and empower them through support and career opportunities. Whether you choose to work in one of our schools, or are based in our central team, you will thrive in a stimulating, friendly and diverse environment that nurtures talent and celebrates success.
If you choose to work for us, you will receive:
- A competitive salary
- National terms and conditions of employment and access to either Teachers Pension or Local Government Pension Schemes
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eye voucher scheme
- Access to CPD and career pathways to further develop your career
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides employees with free confidential advice and support on a variety of personal, family or workplace issueshhtps://www.employeeassistance.org.uk/
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, workers, volunteers, governors and trustees to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks and will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check, a Safeguarding Self-Declaration Form and satisfactory online searches undertaken.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
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About Truro & Penwith Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- recruitment@tpacademytrust.org
- Phone number
- 01872 613101
Truro and Penwith Academy Trust supports primary and secondary schools in Cornwall. We believe all children and young people should have the best possible life chances and we do this with a relentless drive for the highest possible level of achievement involving academic, creative, sporting and cultural opportunities. We have a shared moral purpose and a shared vision in our schools while celebrating the unique and distinctive features of our school communities within their local context. We genuinely believe in partnership working with our schools, the pupils and their parents and the wider community as each serves to create the best possible outcomes for our children and young people.
We also believe that our teachers, leaders and support teams are deeply committed to providing a well-rounded, inspirational, challenging and character-building education for all students throughout their time with us. We are proud to empower them through support, training and career opportunities. With such an outstanding team we are able to ensure every student achieves all that they are capable of and more, regardless of background, culture, heritage or ability.
Arranging a visit to Truro & Penwith Academy Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@tpacademytrust.org.
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