Procurement and Contracts Officer

Altus Education Partnership, Rochdale, OL16 1AE

22 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  7 November 2025 at 11am

• Date listed

  16 October 2025

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: £37,734.00 - £42,081.00 Annually (FTE)

Procurement and Contracts Officer job summary

Altus Education Partnership is a thriving and rapidly growing multi-academy trust, currently comprising four high-performing schools including the nationally recognised Rochdale Sixth Form College. With several new schools set to join, this is a pivotal time to become part of our dedicated central team.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.

About You:

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)

Why Join Altus?

• 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)

To Apply:

Please click APPLY NOW if you believe this role would be a good fit for you.

For any questions regarding the role, please email recruitment@altusep.com

Application Deadline: 12.00 midday, 7th November 2025
Interviews: Yet to be confirmed.

Altus Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. In accordance with the recommendations set out in KCSIE the Trust carries out online searches on shortlisted candidates. It is also Trust policy to contact at least 1 reference prior to interview.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

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.

About Altus Education Partnership

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Altus Education Partnership website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/altus-education-partnership

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