Higher education Work, Jobs in Worcester, Eng (with Salaries)

Senior Procurement Officer
University of Worcester —Worcester
- £38,784 - £43,482 a year
- Full-time
- No degree
- Contracts
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
14d
Enrolment Officer
Birmingham City University —Birmingham
- £35,331 - £39,002 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
8d
Head of Student Engagement
University of Worcester —Worcester
- £40,000 - £44,000 a year
- Full-time
- IT
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Teaching) Transitions in Medical Education
University of Worcester —Worcester
- £38,784 - £56,535 a year
- Full-time
- Employee assistance programme
Quality Administrator
University of Worcester —Worcester
- £24,531 - £27,319 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
14d
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Whitecross Hereford, High School and Specialist Sports College —Hereford
- From £24,120 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
Go Abroad Officer
Birmingham City University —Birmingham
- £32,006 - £35,331 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
14d
Programmes Support
Pinc College —Birmingham
- £30,420.00 - £71,527.17 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Travel
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
Student Groups Coordinator
University of Worcester —Worcester
- £27,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom experience
- Leadership
Head of Young RBC
Birmingham City University —Birmingham
- £70,564 - £79,840 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- English
- University
7d
Projects and Finance Administrator
University of Worcester —Worcester
- £26,707 - £30,378 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Administrative experience
- University
- Communication skills
9d
Teaching Fellow
Aston University —Birmingham
- £38,784 - £46,049 a year
- Full-time
- Maths
- University
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Director (External Engagement) – Sir Peter Rigby Digital Futures Institute (DFI)
Aston University —Birmingham
- £67,280 - £104,712 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- University
- Annual leave
Support Base Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Whitecross Hereford, High School and Specialist Sports College —Hereford
- From £24,120 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
Campus Safety Officer
Aston University —Birmingham
- £35,740 - £38,708 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Military
- University
- Annual leave
5d
Curriculum Lead
Sandwell College —Birmingham
- £48,163 - £51,106 a year
- Full-time
- Education
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Administrator (Clinical Skills and Simulation Technician Team)
University of Worcester —Worcester
- £24,521 - £26,093 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Employee assistance programme
SEN Early Years Setting Manager
Gloverspiece College Ltd —Droitwich
- £35,000 - £37,465 a year
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
Quick apply
Student Voice and Insight Coordinator
University of Worcester —Worcester
- £27,000 a year
- Full-time
Work Based Learning Coach - Hospitality
South and City College Birmingham —Birmingham
- £34,693 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Employee discount
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Senior Procurement Officer

University of Worcester -
Worcester

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£38,784 - £43,482 a year
14 days ago

Benefits

Company pension
UK visa sponsorship
Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

Contract management
Category management
Procurement
Contracts
Leadership
Communication skills
Negotiation

Full job description

The Senior Procurement Officer will join the University’s senior procurement team and lead high-value category and project activity, delivering compliant, robust and auditable end-to-end procurement in line with University Financial Regulations and public procurement requirements (PCR 2015 / Procurement Act 2023).

Working closely with senior academic and professional services stakeholders, the postholder will shape and implement category strategies, lead complex tendering and negotiations, and provide commercial advice that mitigates risk and delivers best value across a non pay spend of £28m per annum. The role will also drive continuous improvement through data-led reporting, business cases and options appraisals, while supporting the development of colleagues and strengthening procurement capability across the institution. We are seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking Senior Procurement Officer to play a pivotal role in delivering best‑value procurement solutions across the University of Worcester. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Procurement team at a significant time of change in public sector procurement, working collaboratively with a high performing, supportive and dedicated team to deliver and influence strategic projects and deliver a first-class customer service to the University.

This role will join the senior procurement team and will play a pivotal role in maintaining and developing the University’s Procurement function to ensure operational, strategic, and statutory requirements are efficiently met and reported. You will lead, design and implement procurement strategies, support the procurement team in managing the Sustainable Procurement Group and contribute directly to the University’s wider procurement and commercial goals. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders, shape category directions, and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Value delivered: Achieve and evidence measurable value across the portfolio (cashable savings and/or cost avoidance), supported by robust baseline methodology and benefits tracking agreed with Finance.

Compliance & auditability: Deliver end-to-end compliant procurements with a clear audit trail (tender documentation, evaluation, approvals, contract award), meeting internal governance requirements and public procurement rules (PCR 2015 / Procurement Act 2023).

Procurement cycle time & customer experience: Improve the quality of procurement delivery for stakeholders while maintaining high customer satisfaction and clear communication throughout.

Risk and strategy delivery: Providing expert commercial leadership for complex strategic contract negotiations, mitigating financial, commercial and legal risks.

Contract and supplier performance: Implement/strengthen contract and supplier performance management for key contracts (KPIs, service reviews, issue resolution), improving performance and reducing operational/commercial risk.

Insight & reporting: Provide high-quality management information (spend analysis, KPI dashboards, pipeline reporting and options appraisals) that supports senior decision-making and demonstrates procurement’s contribution to university objectives.

This is a varied role, so flexibility, high levels of enthusiasm and professional approach will be a key requirement along with strong relationship building and people skills. This role will suit an individual who has strong communication skills, and excellent attention to detail. The ability to handle confidential information in accordance with GDPR and Data protection legislation is key, as is the understanding of Public Procurement Regulations and University Financial Regulations

What we are looking for

A degree or equivalent experience.
Proven experience delivering procurement strategies and managing spend over £10m per year, achieving measurable savings and best value.
Broad expertise spanning category management, tendering, specification development, whole‑life costing, contract formation and contract management.
High-level negotiation skills with strong commercial and legal awareness.
Ability to work with cross‑functional teams and senior‑level stakeholder groups to successful outcomes.
Excellent communication skills and the confidence to influence at all levels.
Knowledge of Public Contracts Regulations 2015 / the Procurement Act 2023

Desirable

MCIPS qualification

What's in it for you?

Annual incremental increase from £43,482, with the opportunity to progress to £47,389
Up to 34 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days) rising to 39 total days after 5 years’ service
Attractive Pension Scheme
Access to a range of benefits including our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme
Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme
In-house training and development support
A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment

Should you wish to discuss the job please contact Kathy Preece, Head of Procurement.

Please note that if not already an employee of the University of Worcester, the appointed candidate will be employed through our subsidiary company Uniworc Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of University of Worcester. Appointees of Uniworc Limited will automatically be enrolled into the Aviva FlexHE defined contribution pension scheme (subject to earnings and other eligibility criteria).

Please note that this post may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route if your individual circumstances enable this in accordance with the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information on how the Skilled Worker visa rules may apply to you please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

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