Procurement and Contracts Officer

Altus Education Partnership, Rochdale, OL16 1AE

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  25 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  16 July 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Sixth Form Colleges Association Support Pay Spine 20 - 24

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Strong procurement experience, ideally with contract management in the public or education sector.
• Knowledge of procurement legislation and frameworks.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and data analysis skills.
• A CIPS qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
• A values-driven, self-motivated professional who thrives in a collaborative environment.

What the school offers its staff

At Altus, we’re committed to making a real difference in young people’s lives. You’ll join a values-led organisation, enjoy the opportunity to grow with us, and be part of a team that celebrates success and supports each other through challenge.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies across all academies.
• Lead on tendering, supplier onboarding, contract award and performance management.
• Provide expert advice and support on procurement compliance and best practices.
• Maintain the Trust’s contract and asset management systems.
• Research and coordinate external funding bids.

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Altus Education Partnership

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Altus Education Partnership website
• Email address: recruitment@altusep.com
• Phone number: 01706 769999
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/altus-education-partnership

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