Procurement, Contracts & Finance Coordinator in Slough

Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Location: Remote-first, with travel to London typically a couple of times per month

Type: Full-time

Salary: £40,000

Who is Home and Future?

Home and Future is the South East Regional Care Cooperative, a not-for-profit social enterprise funded by local authorities across the region. We create regional collaborations that provide better homes for vulnerable children and young people, placing their voices at the heart of everything we do. By using a data-informed approach, we ensure our support is responsive to local needs and future demand.

Role purpose

The Procurement, Contracts & Finance Coordinator will provide day-to-day support to the COO across procurement, contract management, vendor coordination, and finance administration. The role ensures that purchasing activity, supplier management, and financial records are well organised, accurate, and properly controlled. This includes maintaining procurement and contract records, coordinating with suppliers, and working with the external finance provider to ensure correct cost centre allocation and financial tracking. This is a hands-on coordination role suited to someone who is highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across operational and financial processes.

Key responsibilities

• Procurement coordination
  • Coordinate end-to-end procurement activity, including purchase requests, approvals, and purchase orders.
  • Maintain procurement logs and documentation to ensure a clear audit trail.
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, approval thresholds, and processes.
  • Track procurement activity and follow up on outstanding actions.
• Contract management support
  • Maintain an accurate and up-to-date contracts register (key dates, values, owners, renewal points).
  • Monitor contract renewal timelines and flag required actions.
  • Ensure contracts and associated documentation are well organised and accessible.
• Vendor management and coordination
  • Maintain supplier records and support onboarding of new vendors.
  • Act as a coordination point for day-to-day supplier queries and communications.
  • Track supplier-related actions, issues, and follow-ups.
• Finance administration and coordination
  • Work closely with the external finance provider on bookkeeping and transaction processing.
  • Ensure invoices are accurately coded and allocated to the correct cost centres.
  • Track invoices and support resolution of queries.
  • Reconcile procurement records with financial records where required.
  • Support month-end readiness through timely and accurate data management.
• Systems and reporting
  • Maintain accurate digital records, trackers, and shared documentation.
  • Produce clear and reliable management information.
  • Support reporting and operational oversight for the COO.
  • Contribute to improving processes, tools, and ways of working.

Essential experience

• Experience in a coordination or operations role covering procurement, contracts, or finance administration.
• Experience working with suppliers or external vendors.
• Experience handling financial information such as invoices, coding, or budget tracking.
• Experience maintaining structured records, trackers, or systems with strong attention to detail.

Essential skills

• Good understanding of procurement and contract administration processes.
• Confidence working with financial data and cost centre allocation.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Good digital skills, including confident use of Microsoft 365 tools.
• Clear communication skills and ability to work with internal and external stakeholders.

Desirable (not essential)

• Experience supporting process improvement or transformation initiatives.
• Experience implementing or improving processes using digital tools.
• Experience with systems such as Xero, Monday.com, or similar platforms.
• Experience working with outsourced finance providers or in a controlled/governance-driven environment.

Personal attributes

• Highly organised and detail-focused.
• Proactive and reliable.
• Digitally confident and systems-oriented.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Practical, with a focus on improving how things work.

Why this role matters

This role strengthens operational control across procurement, contracts, and financial administration. By ensuring accurate records, effective coordination, and proper cost allocation, the postholder supports better financial management and a more scalable operating model.

How to apply: To apply, click Easy Apply to answer some quick questions and submit your CV. The application deadline is 5pm on Wednesday 10th June 2026.