We are looking to appoint a Procurement & Contracts Manager to join our professional and friendly Twynham Learning Core Services “(aka Head Office team)”. Start date: ASAP (subject to pre‑start checks). Contract term: Permanent. Working hours: 30 hours per week (worked on weekdays). The exact work pattern is negotiable. It could be, for example, Mondays to Thursdays 8.30am‑4.30pm with a 30 min lunch break.
Weeks per year: This role can be term‑time or year‑round (or somewhere between the two), depending on the successful candidate’s preference.
Grade: 11 – Salary range (per annum): Support staff salary points 28‑34. £39,152 to £45,091 (FTE). £31,745 to £36,561 (pro rata based on 30 hours year‑round). £27,203 to £31,330 (pro rata based on 30 hours term‑time only).
Location: Twynham Learning Core Services office, co‑located with The Grange School, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3AU. Reports to: Director of Business & Finance.
We are Twynham Learning. A multi‑academy trust comprised of five primary schools, three secondary schools, Bournemouth Bay Teacher Training Partnership, a branch of Dorset School Games and Two Rivers Institute. Our vision is to deliver a world‑class education system for our locality that challenges social injustice and provides opportunities irrespective of background. Our mission is to provide a strong framework of support across the BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole) area, utilising our model of local networks, partnership and high expectations to deliver an increasingly ambitious vision for education. We are a values‑driven, inclusive employer.
This is a brand new post in our structure, providing a rare and exciting opportunity for a talented and confident individual to shape and develop the role, starting from a blank canvass. We welcome applications from candidates who have honed their skills in the private sector, as well as those with relevant experience in the public sector.
Responsibilities
* Lead on our procurement – including setting strategy and a preferred supplier list, negotiating, ensuring trust‑wide compliance and supporting large‑scale procurement projects.
* Be responsible for contracts management – actively engaging with our suppliers to achieve best value, monitoring KPIs and supplier performance and making sure that risks and compliance are well managed.
* Work collaboratively with our schools and internal stakeholders to align procurement and contracts management to our strategic priorities and to champion best practice and best value/cost saving.
* Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.
What We Can Offer You
* An opportunity to make a meaningful difference to our local communities and the lives of children and young people.
* 29 days’ holiday leave per year, increasing to 34 days with service (pro rata for part‑timers).
* Automatic membership of the Dorset Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers a range of counselling services plus financial, legal and practical support from qualified professionals on a range of personal issues and access to online health and wellbeing resources.
* A trust‑wide intranet, where we share our news, information and resources.
* Local discounts negotiated on behalf of our staff – e.g. gym memberships, hair and beauty salons, chiropractic care, cycle shops, restaurants, motoring services, and retail/DIY stores.
* Access to national discounts on a wide variety of huge brands.
* A welcoming staff room with complimentary tea and coffee available throughout the day.
* Free on‑site parking.
* The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi‑academy trust.
* The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast.
Who We Are Looking For
* Have a successful track record of working in procurement/contracts management and driving benefits and savings for the organisation.
* Have knowledge and understanding of public procurement regulations and compliance requirements.
* Are highly skilled at negotiating contracts and supporting small‑to‑large scale procurements.
* Have strong analytical skills and attention to detail, and are astute.
* Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with successful experience of managing supplier relationships.
* Are proficient in using procurement software and the Microsoft Office Suite.
* Are organised, with an ability to work independently and prioritise effectively.
* Are customer‑focused.
* Are highly resilient and relentless in the pursuit of best value.
* Can take accountability and ownership of procurement outcomes in a complex multi‑stakeholder environment.
Our Employee Values
* Aim high.
* Keep improving.
* Don’t leave anyone behind.
* See the bigger picture.
Any questions?
To discuss the post or your application, please contact Vicky Elsworth on 01202 402789 or email us at recruitment@twynhamlearning.com.
How To Apply
To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to recruitment@twynhamlearning.com. Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here: www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies.
The closing date for applications is Monday 23 February 2026 at 9am.
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