Trust Procurement and Contracts Officer

Full time, 37 hours per week, working all year round

Bohunt Education Trust is seeking a highly organised, commercially minded and proactive Trust Procurement and Contracts Officer to support effective procurement and contract management across our growing Multi-Academy Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity to play an important role in ensuring the Trust achieves best value from its resources, whilst maintaining effective relationships with suppliers and supporting our schools to procure goods and services efficiently and compliantly.

Reporting to the Head of Financial Operations, you will work closely with colleagues across our schools and central teams to coordinate procurement activity, support tender and quotation processes, maintain oversight of contracts and supplier performance, and identify opportunities for savings and service improvements. You will also support procurement activity associated with capital projects, school expansions and refurbishment programmes.

Previous procurement experience would be advantageous but is not essential. We welcome applications from candidates with strong transferable experience in areas such as finance, administration, operations, project coordination, business support or customer service, and we are committed to supporting the successful candidate through training and professional development.

Are you able to demonstrate:

Experience in procurement, finance, administration, operations, project coordination, business support or a similar role

Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Confidence working with colleagues, suppliers and a wide range of stakeholders

Experience maintaining accurate records, documentation and reports

The ability to analyse information and make practical recommendations

Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and compliance

Good commercial awareness, with an interest in achieving value for money and improving services

Confidence using Microsoft Excel, Word and reporting tools

The ability to work independently, use initiative and see tasks through to completion

A proactive, solutions-focused approach and commitment to continuous improvement.

Experience within the education or public sector, procurement or contract management, and knowledge of public procurement requirements would be advantageous, but is not essential.

We offer you:

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in procurement and contract management within an ambitious and growing organisation.

You'll have the opportunity to work across a varied portfolio of goods, services and projects, build relationships throughout the Trust and directly contribute to ensuring that every pound we spend delivers the best possible value and supports excellent outcomes for our pupils.

How to apply:

To apply please complete the application form for Support Staff from https://www.bohunttrust.co.uk/bet-careers/vacancies/ and email this to [email protected].

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Synamon Harvey-Forrester, CFOO, via Emily Ayres [email protected].

Bohunt Education Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings and are actively working to increase representation across all areas of our Trust. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those who are underrepresented in our workforce, including, but not limited to:

● Returning parents or carers re-entering the workplace

● Individuals from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds

● People who are LGBTQ+

● Those with a disability, impairment, or long-term condition

● Individuals with caring responsibilities or a lived experience of poverty

● People from different nations, regions, and cultures

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’re here to support you, just let us know.

Appointments will be made subject to pre-employment checks, receipt of satisfactory references enhanced DBS check including online/social media checks. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advertisement before the stated closing date should a suitable candidate be found. Early application is strongly encouraged.

Closing date: Monday 26 October 12noon

Interview date: To be confirmed

Start date: To be confirmed with the successful candidate

Pay: £34,270.00-£37,569.00 per year

Benefits

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• * Sick pay

Work Location: In person