Procurement Manager

The Role:

We’re looking for a motivated and forward‑thinking Procurement Manager who wants to make a real impact across a large and diverse organisation. This is a chance to step into a role where your expertise will shape smarter buying decisions, strengthen supplier relationships, and help drive value across the New City College Group. You’ll join a supportive, ambitious team that’s modernising how the College approaches procurement, giving you the space to influence change, develop professionally, and work with stakeholders across multiple campuses. If you enjoy variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to make procurement genuinely strategic, this role offers the perfect platform to grow and thrive.

 New City College is the largest college group in East London, and our Hackney Campus is a vibrant, diverse and welcoming place where staff play a vital role in maintaining a safe and inclusive learning environment. The campus is extremely well connected, making it easy to reach for both staff and students. It is located on Falkirk Street, London N1 6HQ, just a short walk from Hoxton Overground Station and within easy reach of Old Street and Shoreditch. The area is served by several local bus routes, offering convenient travel options across East and Central London. The campus also benefits from secure bike storage and good pedestrian access, providing flexible commuting choices for staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Head of Procurement in reviewing and improving procurement systems, contributing to the future strategic development of the service.
• Ensure all procurement activity complies with college financial regulations, delegated authorities, and relevant public procurement legislation.
• Provide clear advice and guidance to managers and staff on procurement policies, procedures, sourcing options, and best practice.
• Prepare cost estimates, obtain competitive pricing, and ensure appropriate documentation is maintained.
• Contribute to the development and application of procurement strategies, policies, standards, and frameworks.
• Carry out supplier due diligence and support effective contract and supplier relationship management across the College.
• Lead end‑to‑end high‑value or complex procurement exercises, ensuring robust evaluation, reporting, and supplier engagement.
• Maintain strong governance and risk controls, ensuring regulatory compliance and mitigating procurement‑related risks.
• Act as the procurement subject matter expert on college projects, ensuring procurement requirements are fully embedded.
• Manage tendering activity through the E‑tendering portal, including issuing ITTs, handling clarifications, evaluating returns, and completing due diligence checks.
• Maintain an accurate contract register and ensure evidence of appropriate tendering and selection criteria is recorded.
• Re‑tender substantial contracts in line with agreed schedules and procurement best practice.
• Provide training, support, and guidance to managers and staff to strengthen procurement capability across the organisation.
• Ensure compliance with the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) for subcontractor payments.
• Maintain and monitor the procurement pipeline, ensuring timely initiation of competitive tender processes.
• Support the novation of contracts into the NCC Group and ensure
• all new supplier requests meet procurement requirements.

Who You Are:

• Excellent written and communication skills.
• CIPS qualified or proven experience in a similar role.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong experience in both Excel and Word IT skills.
• Experience working as a member of a team and effectively collaborating with colleagues.
• Understanding and commitment to Equality and Diversity and safeguarding, with practical ideas for implementation in this post.

What We Offer:

• Pension: New City College provides a career average pension scheme for all staff (TPS or LGPS)
• Accessibility: All college sites are easily accessible for wheelchair users and via public transport (bus, DLR, or tube).
• On-Site Facilities: Free access to on-site gym facilities at some campuses and on-site cafes serving subsidised food and drinks.
• Staff Development: Five CPD (Continuing Professional Development) days per year, with access to industry-standard facilities and a collaborative working environment. Leading to opportunities for career advancement and professional development in a supportive setting.
• Financial Perks: Interest-free loans for annual travel season tickets. Health cash plan (reimbursement for dental, optical, and therapy treatments) and a completely confidential Employee assistance program.
• Discounts: Save money on day-to-day expenses, shopping, dining out, DIY, and travel.

Interview: provisional 15 JUN 2026.

About New City College:

New City College is proud to be an Ofsted Outstanding college, the largest in England to receive this top rating. With campuses across east London, south-west Essex, and two language schools, we are a sector leader in further education.

Joining NCC means becoming part of a forward-thinking, collaborative team committed to delivering high-quality education and skills that benefit our students and communities. We offer industry-standard facilities, expert staff, and strong partnerships with leading organisations. Our focus on future-ready skills and technology ensures students are well-prepared for higher education or employment, and employers trust us for staff training and development.

Following the merger of seven colleges, NCC has become one of the UK’s most influential FE providers, offering sixth form education, adult learning, apprenticeships, ESOL, EFL and SEND. With a turnover of £130 million, 20,000 students and 1,800 staff, we are a major force in the sector.

We are proud of our inclusive, diverse community and have a zero-tolerance approach to racism and discrimination. As we look ahead, we remain committed to investing in our people and resources to provide an excellent, supportive learning environment that meets the needs of both students and employers.

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and actively welcome applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. This does not prevent any other candidate with or without a protective characteristic from applying for our jobs.

As the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, along with a check of the Children’s Barred List if engaged in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove unsatisfactory. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. Failure to make a full disclosure or to provide sight of your DBS certificate may result in the withdrawal of your offer of employment. The College's DBS policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available upon request.