Job Title: Procurement Officer
Contract: 37 hours per week - Fixed until 31/08/2025
Salary: Grade F £38,419 - £40,989
We are looking for Procurement Officer to join our supportive and talented team at The Cabot Learning Federation. CLF is a mature Multi-Academy Trust in the Southwest of England that promotes the delivery of excellent educational experiences for our pupils, improving their life chances.
The core purpose of the CLF is at the HEART of all we do. Our vision is simple: we believe that by working together rather than in isolation we can accelerate school improvement and embed excellence in our academies. In doing so, together we can create more opportunities for the lifelong success for our students as they become young adults.
What we are looking for:
Reporting to the Deputy Finance Director, the Procurement Officer will deliver effective and compliant procurement processes and advice across the federation. They will coordinate and administer the CLF’s procurement function, ensuring central procurements are delivered in an organised and timely manner. The role involves achieving best value, reducing risk exposure, and improving service delivery to staff and students. The Procurement Officer will support the successful implementation of procured services and ensure reporting and disclosure requirements are met. Collaboration with colleagues is essential to fulfil the role's requirements and contribute positively to the finance function within the Trust.
Key Responsibilities:
Build rapport and trust with key stakeholders.
Provide expert advice and guidance on procurement issues.
Manage procurement processes and prepare relevant documentation.
Collaborate on end-to-end procurement services for major projects.
Analyse and prioritise work plans for potential savings and procurement activities.
___ Your Opportunity:
Not only will you be working within one of our fantastic academies, but you will be a part of a diverse Federation working alongside professional and inspirational people. The Cabot learning Federation are committed to providing the very best learning experiences for every young person we educate which you can be a part of. You will have access to our generous benefits package including excellent annual leave entitlement, access to our pension scheme and a number of other well-being benefits. You will be working within a large multi-academy trust which provides dedicated training programmes and the opportunity to gain experience within other departments and CLF functions.
About the Cabot Learning Federation:
The Cabot Learning Federation is a diverse Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) in the South West. We are proud to serve 18,000+ pupils who all attend ten secondary academies, thirteen primary academies, an all through provision, a studio school, a discrete Post 16 provision, two alternative provision schools and three SEMH special schools.
CLF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The trust is proud to serve a diverse student population and their communities. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We are proud to be part of diverse communities in the region and celebrate the richness of cultures, faiths and backgrounds of our students. We aim to develop a curriculum that is responsive to our pupil’s needs and reflects their diverse interests and backgrounds.
Key dates:
Closing date: Midday 31/01/2025
Interview date: 05/02/2025 - Please note that while we aim to conduct interviews on the 5th, the date is flexible and subject to change.
Cabot Learning Federation Benefits:
As part of the Cabot Learning Federation, we can offer you a range of benefits, including:
Access to our pension scheme - Local Government Pension Scheme (if eligible)
Dedicated Training and Development programmes
Health and wellness sessions and discounts.
Secured discounts for staff at a number of gyms in the local area.
Flu Jabs
Annual CLF conferences which provides CPD opportunity
Comprehensive Induction process
Competitive salaries which are reviewed annually
Cycle to Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Generous annual leave entitlement for staff who work all year round
How to Apply:
The job description and person specification can be found at the bottom of this page.
Please submit your application form via the CLF recruitment portal by clicking ‘Apply’ on this page and then logging into your account/registering for an account. CV’s will not be accepted and any submitted will not be considered alongside your application.
Please note updates regarding an application, which could include an invite to interview, will be sent to the email address used when registering an account. Copies of all correspondence will also appear under the ‘messages’ section, in the event that emails are being directed to a ‘junk’ or ‘trash’ folder please make regular checks on the status of an application.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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Teaching Training - The CLF SCITT provides school-centred initial teacher training for graduates who want to become a primary or secondary school teacher. Safeguarding and pre-employment checks:
The Cabot Learning Federation are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role has significant responsibility for ensuring safeguarding practice within the academy. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity.
The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK and a child disqualification check. The checks will also include an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.