About this role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, forward-thinking Trust where your expertise will have a visible impact across multiple academies. You'll lead procurement projects, negotiate with suppliers, identify efficiencies, secure value for money and prepare winning grant and funding applications that help us achieve our strategic goals.
Whether you're an experienced procurement specialist, a bid writer with strong commercial skills, or someone who combines both disciplines, we'd love to hear from you.
What you'll be doing
Procurement Leadership
Deliver procurement strategies that support the Trust's financial and operational objectives
Lead tendering and contract management activities
Negotiate with suppliers and monitor performance against agreed KPIs
Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive efficiencies across the Trust
Ensure compliance with procurement legislation, regulations and best practice
Provide advice and support to colleagues on procurement processes and value-for-money initiatives
Bid Writing & Funding
Identify grant, funding and tender opportunities
Lead the preparation and submission of high-quality bids
Work with stakeholders across schools to gather evidence and build compelling business cases
Track funding outcomes and maintain a pipeline of future opportunities
Help secure additional investment that benefits pupils, staff and schools across the Trust
What we're looking for
You'll be someone who
- Has proven experience in procurement, bid writing, or a similar commercial role
- Understands procurement regulations, frameworks and best practice
- Has a track record of achieving value for money and delivering savings
- Is highly organised, analytical and detail-oriented
- Can build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels
- Is a confident negotiator and problem solver
- Ideally holds, or is working towards, a CIPS qualification
Experience within education, academy trusts or the public sector would be advantageous but is not essential.
Why join St Chad's?
✨ Make a genuine difference to children's education
✨ Flexible part-time working
✨ Opportunity to work directly with senior leaders across the Trust
✨ Varied role combining procurement, commercial strategy and bid development
✨ Be part of a values-led organisation committed to excellence, integrity and continuous improvement
✨ Opportunity to influence strategic decision-making and deliver measurable impact across multiple schools
Join us and make every pound count.
If you're passionate about securing value, driving efficiencies and helping schools access additional funding, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and play a key role in supporting the future success of St Chad's Academies Trust.
Safeguarding Statement
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check.