Procurement and Operations Manager
Pickwick Academy Trust, Corsham, SN13 9YW10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
21 November 2025 at 11am
Date listed
11 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £39,862.00 - £41,771.00 Annually (FTE) Actual salary £23,523 - £25,401per annum - depending on experience
Procurement and Operations Manager job summary
Procurement and Operations Manager
Pickwick Academy Trust would like to recruit a part-time Procurement and Operations Manager based in the Trust Central Offices in Corsham on a fixed-term contract.
Hours
22.5 hours per week, 44 weeks (term time, TD days plus three additional weeks during the school holidays) or 52 weeks per annum . The trust is happy to negotiate contracted hours, weeks and working pattern with the successful candidate.
Salary range:
K24 to K26, £39,862-£41,771 pro rata, per annum (actual salary £23,523 - £25,401per annum) depending on experience
Start date: as soon as possible
End date: 31st August 2026 however it is hoped that, should the post prove successful that this will be extended into a permanent role
Pickwick Academy Trust currently consists of twenty-one community and church primary schools across Wiltshire and Dorset, organised into three geographically proximate hubs. The schools in the Trust are committed to working together to provide the best schools and outcomes for their children
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to join our fantastic team who is motivated to support the trust to achieve the best education for all of our pupils.
We are looking for an organised and proactive individual with strong procurement and contract management experience, who can help the Trust deliver value for money across all operations.
The ideal candidate will be confident in building effective relationships with suppliers and school-based teams, ensuring compliance with regulations while driving efficiency and consistency.
They will also bring a collaborative and solution-focused approach, supporting future projects and initiatives that enhance the smooth running of our schools and central operations.
Job purpose:
Support the CFOO in managing procurement strategies and processes, working closely with school leadership teams to identify key supply needs, negotiate terms, and drive cost-effective solutions that meet the operational requirements of the Trust.
Manage the end-to-end process of individual procurement projects for the Trust, including overseeing the procurement of key supplies and services, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, and aligning with DfE requirements thereby ensuring best practice.
Take responsibility for post-contract award management, ensuring that all Trust level contracts are effectively monitored, delivered in line with agreed terms, and continuously evaluated to ensure value for money for all Trust schools.
Provide operational support to Admin teams, ensuring that efficient and effective procedures are in place across all Trust schools.
What we offer:
Generous contributory pension provision
Family friendly policies
Commitment to flexible working
Generous terms and conditions, and transparent policies with staff consulted directly on all key HR policies
Access to Employee Wellbeing support and counselling telephone support for all staff
Strong central team committed to and providing high level of support for staff at all levels
A People Strategy setting out the Trust’s commitments and initiatives to support staff
A real family and togetherness feel, where everyone is included and listened to, and ensures no one feels isolated
Free eye tests (for those assessed as regular Display Equipment Users, and glasses if needed specifically for particular roles)
Free annual flu jab
Partnership with the Motor Source Group, enabling staff to benefit from discounts on new and used cars (average £4k saving on a standard new car)
Wiltshire Rewards (LA scheme enabling discounts across a range of retail outlets - available to Wiltshire schools)
Emergency Salary Advance Scheme
Closing date: 12.00noon on Friday 21st November 2025
Interview date: Monday 1st December 2025
Please do not apply via the Indeed website and please note that we cannot accept CVs.
Please be aware that this role may be closed ahead of the deadline if sufficient applications are received.
Contact details:
If you require any further details regarding the role, please feel free to contact Mrs Emma Oldale (CFOO) at eoldale@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk . We would love to hear from you.
For any assistance regarding the My New Term system and the application process, please reach out to Sylwia Hulbert (Recruitment Advisor and HR Officer) at SHulbert@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk , who will be happy to help with your queries.
EXTERNAL CANDIDATES: If you have previously applied for one of Pickwick Academy Trust’s vacancies using our My New Term applicant tracker system, please ensure that your application is updated with your current workplace details and responsibilities.
Additionally, please remember to nominate a referee. In line with KCSIE policy, the reference must come from someone within the leadership team, if you have worked in a school previously please nominate the Headteacher.
INTERNAL CANDIDATES: If you have previously applied for one of Pickwick Academy Trust’s vacancies using our My New Term applicant tracker system, please ensure that your application is updated with your current workplace details and responsibilities.
Additionally, please remember to nominate a referee from Pickwick Academy Trust. In line with KCSIE policy, we require the reference must come from the Headteacher.
If you do not find a suitable job on our website at this moment, we encourage you to sign up for our Talent Pool. By joining, you'll stay connected with our Trust and be considered for future opportunities across our 21 schools as soon as they arise. It's a great way to ensure you're on our radar for roles that match your skills and interests. Please use the following link https://mynewterm.com/candidate-login/ to join in.
At Pickwick Academy Trust we are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we require anyone joining our school to actively contribute to this commitment.
All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of safer recruitment due diligence. Successful candidates will be subject to a range of pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check and a barred list check if working in regulated activity
Pickwick Academy Trust is a friendly and inclusive community and is committed to equality of opportunity for all. Our aim is to ensure that no applicant or employee is discriminated against or is disadvantaged by policies, procedures, conditions or requirements. We have a caring and supportive environment where wellbeing is a key priority - flexible working requests will be considered.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023
Further information about the job
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.
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