Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant
Outwood Grange Academies Trust
Start Date: January 2027 Onwards
Salary: £28,153 - £29,071
Working Pattern: 37 Hours per week, Monday to Friday, Whole Year.

Do you want to be part of a team that's transforming the lives of over 30,000 pupils across 41 schools? We're looking for an exceptional Administrator to support our Procurement Team in delivering the goods and services essential for running our schools. Your work will help ensure that all children, regardless of their starting point, receive an excellent education.

As a not-for-profit organisation, we actively recruit from diverse professional backgrounds. We all work together to raise educational standards for all pupils, irrespective of their socio-economic background. Our goal is to serve our local communities and give pupils the very best life chances to fulfil their aspirations. If you'd relish the opportunity to help deliver this vision, then this is the organisation for you.

This is an important role within our organisation, providing support to our schools by assisting the Procurement Team with various administrative tasks. Your contribution will enable the team to efficiently procure goods and services, ensuring pupils get the most out of the funding available for their education.

1. You'll be helping the Procurement Team manage and deliver procurement services across the Trust's schools. This involves dealing with general email queries, processing and analysing data specific to the procurement team, supporting the sourcing of goods and services, managing supplier relationships, and maintaining accurate data files and meeting records. This position directly contributes to cost-effective procurement while supporting educational outcomes and operational efficiency.

No prior procurement experience is required, as full training will be provided. For those keen to develop further, we also offer opportunities for additional training, professional development, and the chance to study for industry related qualifications.

Online tests will take place on 7 December 2026 and then Formal Interviews will take place 15 December 2026 at Outwood Grange Academies Trust

If you require further information: Please contact Suzi Richards (Head of Procurement) on s.richards@outwood.com

To apply for this position, you need to have:

• Experience of supporting across a range of administrative activities including the management of the team's emails and drafting meeting notes.
• The ability of working in a consistent and structured manner that adheres to regulations, policies and best practise.
• An analytical mind to review spend analysis, find trends and identify where we can improve the value for money offered from our suppliers.
• Excellent communication skills across a variety of stakeholders and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records and work with a strong attention to detail.
• The ability to plan and prioritise work to meet commitments aligned with organisational goals.
• Full driving license and access to a vehicle as required.

What We Offer:

• Meaningful Impact: Contribute to the development of future generations and make a positive difference in their lives.
• Career Growth: Work in a growing organisation with opportunities for professional development.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values teamwork and innovation.
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary, pension scheme and employee benefits package.

You'll be helping the Procurement Team manage and deliver procurement services across the Trust's schools. This involves dealing with general email queries, processing and analysing data specific to the procurement team, supporting the sourcing of goods and services, managing supplier relationships, and maintaining accurate data files and meeting records. This position directly contributes to cost-effective procurement while supporting educational outcomes and operational efficiency.

Requires experience working in an administration/office environment. Essential skills include effective communication (verbal and written), ability to respect confidentiality, and competence in using standard ICT packages, including Microsoft Office.