Procurement Officer

Job type: Full Time

Salary: £31,198 - £35,121

Closing date: 14th June 2023

Post title: Procurement Officer

(Reference: SMB489)

Hours: 37 hours

Salary: £31,198 - £35,121 per annum

Based at our Stephenson Campus

The SMB College Group is a highly successful FE college, formed of two merged and reputable colleges – Stephenson College and Brooksby Melton College. Specialising in land-based, technical, trade and creative arts, we provide an extensive curriculum from Agriculture to Animal Care, Construction to Sport, Hair & Beauty to Care. We are an innovative and highly responsive centre for education and training with campuses in Coalville, Melton Mowbray and Brooksby. SMB College Group work with some fantastic industry partners to ensure they provide the skills needed now and in the future.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the College for a Procurement Officer to join the team based in Coalville. This post is responsible for overseeing tendering and procurement projects, continuing to embed procurement throughout the organisation. The post is responsible for the college procurement policy with the support of the Director of Finance, providing guidance, support and training to the wider college.

You will have a passion for innovation, bringing new ideas and embedding new technologies into the learning environment.

In return, you can expect the opportunity to work with an organisation that is committed to the ongoing development of its people. We offer a wide range of benefits including:

• Career Average Pension Scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Onsite free parking at all campuses
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Working Opportunities
• Subsidised Canteen
• BHSF Corporate Health Cash Plan option

Please take a look at the following video and hear from some of our staff members about their experience working at the SMB College Group!

To apply for this position, please complete a standard application form and email it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Application forms and further details are available online from the College website.

Should you wish to have an informal conversation about the roles, the working environment and progression opportunities please contact Vicki Hutchinson, Finance Director via email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Closing Date: 14th June 2023

We value the commitments you may have outside of work and aim to support the professional and personal wellbeing of everyone at The SMB College Group. Our benefits include generous annual leave, a contributory pension scheme and an employee assistance programme. We also offer flexible working such as part time hours, job share and sessional contracts as well as a variety of professional development opportunities.

We strive to be an equal opportunities employer and actively welcome applications from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Employer we are committed to a positive approach to employing and retaining disabled people. Disabled applicants will be guaranteed an interview where they demonstrate that they meet the essential selection criteria.

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note, all applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.