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Procurement and Contracts Manager (Full Time or Part Time)

Procurement and Contracts Manager (Full Time or Part Time)

GLF Schools

Surrey

Salary:
GLF Leadership 1 £40,000 - £45,000 (FTE)
Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
As soon as available
Apply by:
23 January 2022

Job overview

We have an exceptional opportunity for an experienced professional to join our large Multi Academy Trust and work collaboratively with our colleagues to deliver operational excellence.


Your opportunity

We are seeking to recruit a Procurement and Contracts Manager who has strong negotiation skills and is able to think strategically.

We require someone to use their experience to guide and advise the Trust on procurement and contract management, thus supporting our schools to provide the best possible education for our 2000 children with the resources available . The Procurement and Contracts Manager will play a key role in the Business and Operations team and will work closely with the Business and Operations Directors to develop and continue existing work and projects. 

The role will be based in one of Trust Offices; either at The Beacon School in Banstead or in Pine Ridge School in Camberley, however, as a Trust we offer flexible working solutions including the option to work remotely.

As a flexible employer, we are able to offer this role as full time or part time depending on the candidates needs/experience.


About GLF Schools

GLF Schools is a dynamic, forward thinking and innovative Academy Trust with many career opportunities for new and existing staff.

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish.


Some of our benefits include:

  • Continuous Professional Development
  • Work life and family friendly policies
  • Flexible Working
  • Staff Wellbeing
  • Career Pathways and Talent Management
  • Valued worker scheme
  • Defined pension schemes


As part of GLF, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression opportunities and outstanding CPD for all staff, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 41 academies or in our central team.


What we are looking for

The Procurement and Contracts Manager will inspire to deliver best practise at all times.


We require:

  • Someone who ideally holds a degree and/or professional qualification relevant to the post and/or equivalent learning through professional experience
  • Experience of establishing, awarding and managing contracts within the public sector
  • Excellent communication skills, both spoken and written
  • Strong negotiation and project management skills
  • Ability to work under pressure, with accuracy, unsupervised and on own initiative


Your role will include:

  • Developing and implementing a procurement strategy for the Trust in line with the Trust’s vision and values; analysing and interpreting spend data and information from schools
  • Providing an oversight and guidance to support effective management of contracts and take responsibility for the management of key contracts
  • To lead on tenders and EU procurement, where applicable, to ensure adherence to procurement legislation
  • Providing guidance and support to colleagues to ensure compliance with Trust procedures and legislative requirements, ensuring value for money


The Details

Salary Range: GLF Leadership 1 £40,000 - £45,000 (FTE)

Hours: We are happy to engage with a full time (36 hours per week) or a part time (22 hours per week) contract. We would ideally like the candidate to work across 52 weeks of the year.

Start Date: As soon as available

Closing date for applications: 23rd January 2022

Interview date: W/c 24th January 2022

About GLF Schools

  • GLF Schools
  • The Beacon School, Picquets Way, Banstead
  • Surrey
  • SM7 1AG
  • United Kingdom
+44 20 8716 4987

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GLF Schools is a Multi Academy Trust; a group of schools governed through a single set of members and directors to help maintain, improve and raise high educational standards across a number of schools.  We currently have a mixture of primary and secondary schools across Surrey, Croydon, Wokingham, West Sussex and Oxfordshire.​

Joining GLF schools brings a wealth of opportunity both personally and professionally.  Each school in our trust has its own individual identity, while benefiting from the expertise that comes from a dedicated and experienced support team.  GLF Schools will recognise your skills, encourage creativity and provide opportunities for you to grow, learn and flourish. As a member of staff you can expect GLF to invest in your career progression, provide a bespoke career development plan and offer the potential to be fast tracked into leadership.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.

  • Celebrating 10 years as a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils
  • Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
  • 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
  • We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
  • Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

  • Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Flexible working options
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Work life and family friendly policies
  • Employee wellbeing initiatives
  • Career pathways and talent management
  • Access to a staff benefits portal
  • Community and collaboration working model

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