Procurement & Contracts Manager - Central Team

New Bridge Multi-Academy Trust is a vibrant,

aspirational and inclusive multi-academy trust of eight special schools and two

specialist post-16 provisions across Oldham, Tameside and Rochdale. As part of

the wider New Bridge Group there are also two post-19 provisions. Our settings

support a wide spectrum of needs from age 4-19 and beyond. The Trust is proud

to be national leaders in Special Education and has a culture of creating

outstanding opportunities for all. We are at an exciting point in our development,

and this role will play a key role in supporting our schools and leaders to

deliver high quality education through excellent people management.

We

are looking to appoint an experienced procurement professional to lead a

compliant, value‑driven procurement function across the Trust. The role

combines strategic leadership with hands‑on delivery of procurement, contract

and supplier management across schools and central services, ensuring best use

of public funds and supporting educational priorities. This is a key leadership

role responsible for setting direction and providing expert oversight of

procurement across the Trust. The postholder will champion value for money,

compliance and commercial awareness, working closely with schools, the central

team and suppliers to support the Trust’s long‑term sustainability.

We invite applications from individuals with

substantial experience, ideally already in the public sector or a regulated

environment. The successful candidate will have proven experience and skills around

the below:

Relevant qualification or significant experience in procurement, finance

or commercial management (CIPS Level 4+ desirable) Evidence of continuing professional development Experience of procurement and contract management in a public sector or

regulated environment (education desirable) Proven ability to deliver value for money, cost savings and commercial

benefits Confident advising and influencing non‑specialist stakeholders Strong knowledge of procurement regulations, compliance and governance Commercially aware with effective negotiation and contract management

skills Strong data analysis, financial awareness and ability to manage multiple

projects High standards of integrity, attention to detail and a collaborative,

solution‑focused approach Willingness to work flexibly, travel across Trust sites and attend

occasional out‑of‑hours meetings, with a commitment to supporting SEN

environment