Junior Procurement & Contracts Officer
The White Horse Federation, Swindon, SN1 2LB14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
23 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
9 June 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
- £27,274.30 - £31,014.79 Annually (FTE)
Junior Procurement & Contracts Officer job summary
Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early. Therefore, early application is encouraged.
Contract: Full time, permanent,all year round
Salary: WFNJC L 7-15 £27,274.30-£31,014.79 - FTE
Hours: 37 per week or negotiable for the right person.
The role can be flexible to the right candidate.
Start Date: ASAP
Vacancy Details
The White Horse Federation is a multi-academy trust of primary schools, secondary schools, and special schools. Founded in 2012 our federation is now among the largest multi-academy trusts in South West England. At the heart of The White Horse Federation is our united belief in collaborating to provide first-class education for a wide range of young people. Our schools embrace values-based education to ensure young people from all walks of life are supported with the skills and qualities they’ll need to succeed in the future. We couldn’t do what we do without our fantastic Central Office staff.
We are looking for a Junior Procurement and Contracts Officer to join our Central Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and organised individual to support procurement activities, contract management, and value-for-money initiatives across our schools.
The successful candidate will help to ensure compliance with procurement regulations, maintain supplier relationships, and contribute to the efficiency delivery of services that support excellent educational outcomes.
All About You
Do you have what it takes to join us? Working as a Junior Procurement and Contracts Officer , you will have:
- Experience of supporting procurement and contracts
Strong organisational skills
Good verbal and written communication skills
- A can do attitude with a willingness to learn
Why Work for us?
We think you will love working with us and here are some of the reasons why:
- We are a welcoming and supportive team with strong values and a caring ethos.
- Our staff are a hardworking team dedicated to helping our colleagues succeed.
- We have a supportive leadership team and wider school community.
- As part of The White Horse Federation multi-academy trust, we benefit from their support, encouragement, shared resources and outstanding CPD opportunities.
The Advantages of joining our Federation
In addition, our employees reap the rewards of a competitive benefits package, including:
- Employee Assistance programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Menopause support network
Discounts, save money on holidays, clothing and much more:
- Discounts for Teachers - All staff within the Trust can take advantage of the discounts
- Blue Light Discount
- Eye Care Vouchers
Development
- Access to up-to-date training on safeguarding and child protection to ensure staff are fully supported in their roles, including ongoing updates on statutory safeguarding guidance and legislation.
- CPD Programme
- Supportive leadership team to help you reach your full potential
Pension / Leave and Service
- Excellent Pension Scheme*
- Employer contributions above national standards
- Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
- An additional White Horse concessionary day’s leave per year
Ready to Apply?
We hope we have done enough to give you a flavour of what it is like to work here. If you would like come and join us, then please apply today - we are looking forward to hearing from you.
The White Horse Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this role, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before an appointment is confirmed. Please note that references will be sought on shortlisted candidates before the interview.
The White Horse Federation values uniqueness and recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce. We value the contributions of all staff from a wide range of backgrounds and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. At The White Horse Federation, we believe that everyone should be treated with fairness and respect and share a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at all of our schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and operate a fair recruitment process, free from discrimination against protected characteristics, in line with the Equality Act 2010
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The White Horse Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this role, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before an appointment is confirmed. Please note that references will be sought on shortlisted candidates before the interview.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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