Procurement Support Officer
LPT Grade 8 £39,344 - £42,488 FTE per annum
£35,019.14 – 37,871.53 pro rata
36 hours per week, term time only (plus one week)
About Learning Partners Academy Trust
Learning Partners Academy Trust is a thriving and growing Multi Academy Trust (MAT) built on strong partnership and collaboration. Our family of schools, based in and around Guildford, work closely together to share expertise, support one another, and deliver the very best outcomes for every child. See the attached information for more information about our trust.
Job Overview
We are excited to offer a new opportunity within our central strategy team for a Procurement Support Officer, on a permanent basis. This important role supports delivery of procurement operations, driving cost efficiencies, and ensuring regulatory compliance across the Trust. The successful candidate will maintain our Central Contract Register, coordinate supplier programmes, and play a key role in best practice process improvements. You’ll help develop standard operating procedures and support contract lifecycles, working directly with operational colleagues and senior stakeholders across all school sites.
The role is based at the Learning Partners Academy Trust central offices in Guildford but there will be travel across our schools.
The Ideal Candidate Will:
- Possess strong knowledge of procurement compliance and relevant legislation, including the Procurement Act 2023
- Have proven experience managing and delivering tender processes within the public sector
- Demonstrate the ability to support senior leaders and stakeholders while successfully delivering projects to agreed timelines
- Bring excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide range of audiences
- Work in a systematic yet adaptable way, with the confidence to operate independently
- Hold a full driving licence, enabling travel between sites as required
- Remain calm and professional under pressure, acting with discretion and integrity at all times
Employee Benefits
We can offer you:
- Family friendly employer – working within a team which understands that operational needs can be balanced with family responsibilities
- Employee assistance programme – free and confidential third-party telephone counselling service available 24 hours a day
- Pension scheme – Local Government Defined Benefits Pension Scheme where the employer’s contribution is over 18% of base salary
- Employee benefits scheme – high street discounts, discounted membership at local gyms, and cycle to work scheme
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying for this exciting role, please use the links provided to access the full job description and person specification and apply online.
Please note, your application will take you to our ATS system (Face-Ed). You will be required to enter your details again to fully complete your application process.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact Sally Busby, Head of Projects and Operational Strategy, on: sbusby @learningpartners.org.
Closing date: Friday 19th September 2025 – 12pm
Interview date: TBC
Important Information
The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we close a vacancy due to a high a volume of applications being received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
When completing the application form please ensure that you clearly evidence your relevant skills and experience in relation to the requirements detailed in the job description.
Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
Learning Partners Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Diversity & Inclusion Statement.
We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Learning Partners Academy Trust. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to join our trust.