Trust Procurement Lead at Waterton Academy Trust

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/WAT/06752

Location

Walton Primary Academy The Grove, Walton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 6LD

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£42,839.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 10 SCP32-35 ( £42839-£46142)

Closing Date

10:00am, 18th Mar 2026

Start Date

ASAP

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Driving licence required

Interview Date(s)

27th March 2026

Interview Date(s) 27th March 2026

About this Role

The postholder will lead compliant tender processes, oversee contract management, and work closely with school leaders and budget holders to support informed, evidence-based spending decisions.

A key aspect of the role will be driving innovation in procurement practice. This includes identifying opportunities for aggregated purchasing, exploring new frameworks and digital systems, and seeking collaborative procurement arrangements with other academy trusts and sector partners to maximise economies of scale and strengthen negotiating power. We believe collaboration across trusts is essential to securing sustainable value in an increasingly challenging financial climate.

The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on operational delivery. It requires strong analytical capability, attention to detail, and the confidence to provide constructive challenge where necessary to ensure regularity, propriety and value for money. The Procurement Lead will also support audit processes, risk management and continuous improvement of procurement systems across the Trust.