Procurement and Contracts Officer

Altus Education Partnership, Rochdale, OL16 1AE

23 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  5 September 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  7 August 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Sixth Form Colleges Association Support Pay Spine SP20 - SP24

What skills and experience we're looking for

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)

What the school offers its staff

• 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)

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.

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.

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.

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About Altus Education Partnership

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

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