Job Description

Head of Procurement

52 weeks |37 hours per week | Permanent

Salary: SCP 40–48 (£51,356 – £60,208 FTE)

Location: Sapientia Education Trust, Wymondham College (travel to other sites required)

At Sapientia Education Trust, our purpose reaches far beyond education. We inspire curiosity, nurture potential, and empower over 8,500 young people across 22 schools to flourish. Behind that success is a dedicated finance and procurement team who are seeking a procurement specialist to join the Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and ambitious Trust at a pivotal point in its development. As Head of Procurement, you will play a central role in driving value for money across 22 schools, enabling them to deliver world-class education. Working closely with the CFO, Executive Team and Headteachers, you will to secure the delivery of the Trust’s procurement strategy, ensuring the Trust meets its legal obligations and achieves best value for money in all areas.

Do you have the skills to:

• Provide advice and support to school staff on purchasing and procurement budgetary matters, ensuring that they meet legal requirements and maximise value for pupils.
• Lead the development and delivery of the Trust’s procurement strategy.
• Enable the delivery of efficiencies through effective procurement and contract management for a large public sector organisation in accordance with Procurement Act 2023.
• Continuously review processes, procedures and practices to ensure the service provided is effective, efficient and compliant with all legal requirements.

What we offer:

• Mentoring and coaching to support your career aspirations.
• Sodexo benefits account and Blue Light Card with discounts from major retailers.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme from Tusker.
• Hybrid working (one day per week from home after probation).
• 24/7 access to our employee wellbeing platform and resources.
• Local Government Pension scheme.
• Children of staff benefit from increased priority under the admissions policy for their school base after 2 years continuous service.

If you are a qualified procurement professional with integrity, strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to build relationships with suppliers and across a diverse organisation, we would love to hear from you. Join a Trust that values your professionalism, supports your growth, and recognises the difference your work makes every day.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Sapientia Education Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Applications are to be considered upon receipt, so early applications are recommended.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. xbpsjku In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.