Procurement Officer

LEO Academy Trust is now seeking to appoint an outstanding Procurement Officer. This is a new post and an exciting opportunity to join our growing Trust of 9 schools.

The role is expected to be self-funding through improved value for money in the procurement of goods and services, by generating savings versus budget and historical levels of costs.

The successful candidate will:

• Make a major contribution to the effective and efficient running of the Trust, ensuring value for money in procurement, excellent customer service and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.


• Work closely with the senior management team and play an integral role in ensuring the Trust operates within budget, by identifying and securing savings through effective procurement.


• Be responsible for leading the development and delivery of an outstanding procurement service to support the Trust's schools, ensuring quality and timely delivery of goods and services through effective supplier and contract management.


LEO Academy Trust champions continuous professional development and delivers a programme of in house CPD including. We also work with a range of partners to offer accessible training for all staff including e-learning, a CPD website and face to face workshops.

We believe in the importance of succession planning, and that we are well placed to support you in your next challenge. We offer opportunities to work across different academies within the Trust, and a commitment to promotion opportunities, encouraging 'home grown' talent.


• LEO Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please read about our commitment to safeguarding as well as other important information in our Applicant guide.