At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage procurement activities and improve commercial outcomes for our schools.
- Company: Join Woodard, a leading educational charity dedicated to high-quality Christian education.
- Benefits: Flexible remote work, competitive salary, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Work in a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a mission-driven team that supports over 30,000 pupils across the UK.
- Qualifications: Experience in procurement and facilities management is essential.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Woodard is a significant educational charity, founded on the vision of Canon Nathaniel Woodard, and committed to providing high-quality education within an actively Christian school environment for all. Today, Woodard educates more than 30,000 pupils across academy, independent and state-maintained schools. This role offers the right candidate a distinctive opportunity to contribute to that mission by providing valued support across the Corporation, its Board and its schools. The post sits within a small Head Office team which supports Woodard’s work across its family of schools. Although we have an office in London, Head Office staff work remotely from locations across the UK, and this role will primarily be home-based.
About the role:
Reporting to the Head of Procurement, the Procurement Manager is responsible for delivering value, governance and commercial control across the Woodard independent school group third-party spend, with a particular focus on estates and externally procured services. The postholder will support the group and individual schools in managing procurement activity, improving commercial outcomes and strengthening contract governance. Whilst bringing experience in facilities management and estates, the role operates as a generalist, applying commercial expertise across a broad range of expenditure areas including professional services, utilities.
Procurement Manager employer: Woodard Schools
Woodard is an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and collaborative work culture, allowing employees to make a meaningful impact in the education sector. With a commitment to professional development and a flexible home-based working environment, staff can thrive while contributing to the mission of providing high-quality education in a Christian context. Joining Woodard means being part of a dedicated team that values integrity, innovation, and the growth of its employees.
