Operations Lead: Procurement & Projects (Hybrid)

Derby Diocesan Academy Trust; Bakewell CP; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Cycle to Work

Eye tests and glasses contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working

Job summary

Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT) is seeking an experienced Operations Lead (Procurement and Projects) to drive the Trust’s operations, with a focus on procurement and project delivery. The role sits in the Central Team supporting 33 schools across Derbyshire and Derby City.

The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational support, collaborate with senior colleagues, and manage a demanding workload.

Qualifications

• Provide strategic and operational support across the Trust.
• Demonstrate the ability to support, challenge, and work with senior colleagues on Project Management and Procurement.
• Experience managing a complex and varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational support across the Trust.
• Support senior colleagues on project management and procurement.
• Manage a complex and varied workload with a focus on results.
• Demonstrate effective leadership and stakeholder engagement.
• Collaborate with executive teams to drive Trust-wide improvements.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Project management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

MS Office

MIS systems

Job description

Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT) is seeking an experienced Operations Lead (Procurement and Projects) to drive the Trust’s operations, with a focus on procurement and project delivery. The role sits in the Central Team supporting 33 schools across Derbyshire and Derby City.

The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational support, collaborate with senior colleagues, and manage a demanding workload.