Overview
Learning without Limits Academy Trust - Procurement Business Partner. Closing date: 29th March 2026, interviews scheduled at LwLAT Central Offices on 8th April 2026. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitably qualified applicants are identified. Early applications are strongly encouraged. We are looking for a Procurement Business Partner to lead Trust-wide procurement, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and value for money. Reporting to the CFO, you will manage end-to-end procurement processes, high-value tenders, supplier relationships, and contract management, providing expert guidance to the academies and the executive leadership team. You will design and implement procurement strategies, maintain an accurate contract register, and ensure compliance with statutory regulations and Trust financial procedures. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, solution-focused, and skilled in negotiation, analysis, and communication, with strong attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to manage multiple priorities across a dynamic education environment.
Why work for LwLAT?
LwLAT is a multi-academy trust based in the heart of Leicester City, serving diverse and vibrant communities. Our strength comes from our commitment to Inclusivity, Ambition, Integrity and Accountability. By celebrating and sharing the great work we do, through our vision and values, there are no limits to what our learners, staff, and communities can achieve. We offer an environment focused on continuous professional development where ambitious and innovative leaders thrive and progress.
As a Trust we value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you’d prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, please let us know on your application and we’ll facilitate this wherever we can.
You will have
* Excellent communication skills
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Minimum of a Level 4 CIPS, Level 6 desirable
* Proven experience in public sector procurement
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage priorities across multiple academies
If you can answer yes to the above, then you could be the person we are looking for.
We can offer
* Access to the highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
* Favourable annual leave entitlement, above the statutory minimum, plus bank holidays.
* Access to extensive, free and confidential wellbeing services, including counselling sessions, physiotherapy, GP phone and video consultations, menopause support, and mindfulness programmes.
* Staff Benefits Package - Access to a huge range of savings from retailers such as Currys, Halfords, Wilko, Asda, Tesco, M&S, Morrisons and many more!
* Cycle to Work – In partnership with Pluxee, this initiative allows you to make Tax and National Insurance savings on the cost of a new bike and safety accessories. Savings are achieved via salary sacrifice which is managed by the Trust and lets you spread the cost to make payments more convenient.
* Free Financial Support Service from Barclays - support with all aspects of your financial health and wellbeing, and you don\'t need to be a Barclays customer to use the service.
* Eye Test Vouchers – Free SpecSavers voucher for eligible staff
* Annual Flu Vaccine – Free flu vaccine voucher for eligible staff
This post is subject to a successful Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check and satisfactory references.
How to Apply
For safer recruitment purposes we will only accept fully completed LwLAT application forms. CVs and resumes will not be considered.
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