Procurement and Tender Officer

Hope Sentamu Learning Trust; York; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational trust in York is seeking a Procurement and Tender Officer to oversee procurement activities. This role involves negotiating with suppliers, managing tenders, and ensuring value for public money. The ideal candidate will have procurement experience and knowledge of public sector purchasing. A part-time option is available, and a collaborative senior leadership team supports the role.

Benefits

Local Government Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of procurement including commercial negotiation is essential.
• Experience with public sector purchasing is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Trust’s procurement activities.
• Negotiate with suppliers and manage tenders.
• Conduct market research and develop contracts.

Skills

Procurement experience

Commercial negotiation

Public sector purchasing

Job description

Overview

We seek to appoint a Procurement and Tender Officer to join our established Central Services Team at Heartwood Learning Trust.

Heartwood Learning Trust has fourteen academies located within York, Hull and North Yorkshire. Our Trust comprises six secondary, six primary and two alternative provision academies, and our values of Respect, Teamwork and Kindness underpin our vision ‘life in all it’s fullness - a place to thrive.

Responsibilities

Deliver the Trust’s procurement activities and ensure they remain aligned with the Trust’s vision and values. Key activities include:

• procurement development
• negotiating with suppliers
• competitive tendering
• market research
• contract development

You will work with the Chief Finance Officer, Financial Controller and finance colleagues in Schools and Academies, liaising with suppliers and contractors to deliver an outstanding service to schools, ensuring value for public money.

Experience of procurement including commercial negotiation is essential, with experience of public sector purchasing and associated organisations being an advantage.

Location and Travel

This role is based at our Trust offices in York or Hull depending on the successful candidate's location. An ability and willingness to travel to locations across the Trust is vital.

We welcome applications from candidates seeking to work part time.

What we can offer

• An experienced and supportive senior leadership team with a collaborative approach and an appreciative culture
• An established, experienced central team that works closely across our schools and academies
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Job Details

• Hours of Work: 37 Hours per Week, Full Year working Monday to Friday.
• Position Type: Permanent Post
• Line Manager: Chief Financial Officer
• Travel Required: Occasional
• The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.

Application Process

Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied within the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.

Interviews will take place on 27th October 2025 at Vale of York Academy.

Safeguarding and Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.