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Temporary Project and Procurement Co-ordinator

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Posted on Jun 8, 2026 by CV-Library
Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£28.6k - £31.3k Annual
Temporary
Support Staff

Temporary Project and Procurement Co-ordinator

We welcome applications for this support post to commence as soon as possible for a period for 15 months to cover a period of maternity leave. The successful candidate will receive an additional payment of 10% of their actual annual salary on successful completion of the fixed-term contract.

The Role

To provide high-quality administrative and coordination support to the Procurement and Projects function, ensuring the effective organisation of project activity and procurement processes.

This is a hands-on support role requiring a proactive and organised individual who can work both independently and as part of a team, supporting the delivery of projects and procurement activity across the College.

The main duties and responsibilities of this role include:

Providing comprehensive administrative support to the projects and procurement team

Maintaining accurate project and procurement records, trackers and documentation to ensure audit readiness

Arranging meetings, prepare agendas, taking accurate minutes and tracking actions to completion

Producing high-quality reports, spreadsheets and documentation using Microsoft Office

For the full job description please see attached ‘Job Pack’.

The Successful Candidate

Cardinal Newman College is a wonderful place to work, and this is an exciting opportunity for a enthusiastic and experienced candidate to join our friendly and well-established Procurement and Projects department.

The Procurement and Projects department is looking for someone who has experience in an administrative support role in a busy environment, has experience organising meetings and taking minutes, and has strong Microsoft Office skills.

You should display the values, attitudes, and behaviours consistent with the Catholic Ethos of the College and have a commitment to equality/diversity and the safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults.

Terms and Conditions

Hours: 37 hours per week, full year. Starting and finishing times as agreed.

Salary: The post will be paid on the Sixth Form Colleges’ Support Staff Pay Spine at points 11 to 14 – pro rata to £28,634 to £31,324 per annum.

The successful candidate will receive an additional payment of 10% of their actual annual salary on successful completion of the fixed-term contract.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 11.59pm on Sunday 21st June 2026 (we reserve the right to close the advert in advance of this date).

Why work at Cardinal Newman College?

We are a happy and thriving Catholic Sixth Form College committed to equality and diversity, welcoming colleagues from all backgrounds into our community irrespective of their religion or belief, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, marital or pregnancy status.

An outstanding college in every aspect, Cardinal Newman is one of the highest performing Sixth Form Colleges nationally for Value Added. We recognise the invaluable contribution our dedicated staff make to the success of our students and the College as whole. As such, our aim is to foster a culture where staff feel valued and supported.

We also offer a range of excellent staff benefits, including:

Generous Pension schemes for both teachers and support staff

Pro rata to 25 days holidays plus 4 concessionary days and bank holidays for support staff

Staff are contractually entitled to time off at Christmas in line with the college holidays, usually around 2 weeks.

A genuine commitment to staff health and wellbeing

Access to a salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme

Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme and Techscheme

Free use of the on-site gym

Access to professional development and the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications through apprenticeships

Flu Vouchers

Staff savings scheme

More detailed information on further staff benefits can be found within our staff perks document attached.

Completed application forms should be submitted by 11.59pm on Sunday 21st June 2026.

We will confirm receipt of all applications by email within one working day of receipt. Please call the HR team if you have not received a confirmation email by the closing date. We do ask that you accept, in the interests of economy, that if you have not heard from us by mid- July that you have not been selected for interview on this occasion.

Further Information

Further details are available at (url removed) or by telephone to the college on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed).

All offers of appointment are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Clearance as well as a range of other safer recruitment checks

Reference: 225220111

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Temporary Project and Procurement Co-ordinator

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 8, 2026 by CV-Library

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Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£28.6k - £31.3k Annual
Temporary
Support Staff

Temporary Project and Procurement Co-ordinator

We welcome applications for this support post to commence as soon as possible for a period for 15 months to cover a period of maternity leave. The successful candidate will receive an additional payment of 10% of their actual annual salary on successful completion of the fixed-term contract.

The Role

To provide high-quality administrative and coordination support to the Procurement and Projects function, ensuring the effective organisation of project activity and procurement processes.

This is a hands-on support role requiring a proactive and organised individual who can work both independently and as part of a team, supporting the delivery of projects and procurement activity across the College.

The main duties and responsibilities of this role include:

Providing comprehensive administrative support to the projects and procurement team

Maintaining accurate project and procurement records, trackers and documentation to ensure audit readiness

Arranging meetings, prepare agendas, taking accurate minutes and tracking actions to completion

Producing high-quality reports, spreadsheets and documentation using Microsoft Office

For the full job description please see attached ‘Job Pack’.

The Successful Candidate

Cardinal Newman College is a wonderful place to work, and this is an exciting opportunity for a enthusiastic and experienced candidate to join our friendly and well-established Procurement and Projects department.

The Procurement and Projects department is looking for someone who has experience in an administrative support role in a busy environment, has experience organising meetings and taking minutes, and has strong Microsoft Office skills.

You should display the values, attitudes, and behaviours consistent with the Catholic Ethos of the College and have a commitment to equality/diversity and the safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults.

Terms and Conditions

Hours: 37 hours per week, full year. Starting and finishing times as agreed.

Salary: The post will be paid on the Sixth Form Colleges’ Support Staff Pay Spine at points 11 to 14 – pro rata to £28,634 to £31,324 per annum.

The successful candidate will receive an additional payment of 10% of their actual annual salary on successful completion of the fixed-term contract.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 11.59pm on Sunday 21st June 2026 (we reserve the right to close the advert in advance of this date).

Why work at Cardinal Newman College?

We are a happy and thriving Catholic Sixth Form College committed to equality and diversity, welcoming colleagues from all backgrounds into our community irrespective of their religion or belief, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, marital or pregnancy status.

An outstanding college in every aspect, Cardinal Newman is one of the highest performing Sixth Form Colleges nationally for Value Added. We recognise the invaluable contribution our dedicated staff make to the success of our students and the College as whole. As such, our aim is to foster a culture where staff feel valued and supported.

We also offer a range of excellent staff benefits, including:

Generous Pension schemes for both teachers and support staff

Pro rata to 25 days holidays plus 4 concessionary days and bank holidays for support staff

Staff are contractually entitled to time off at Christmas in line with the college holidays, usually around 2 weeks.

A genuine commitment to staff health and wellbeing

Access to a salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme

Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme and Techscheme

Free use of the on-site gym

Access to professional development and the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications through apprenticeships

Flu Vouchers

Staff savings scheme

More detailed information on further staff benefits can be found within our staff perks document attached.

Completed application forms should be submitted by 11.59pm on Sunday 21st June 2026.

We will confirm receipt of all applications by email within one working day of receipt. Please call the HR team if you have not received a confirmation email by the closing date. We do ask that you accept, in the interests of economy, that if you have not heard from us by mid- July that you have not been selected for interview on this occasion.

Further Information

Further details are available at (url removed) or by telephone to the college on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed).

All offers of appointment are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Clearance as well as a range of other safer recruitment checks
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Reference: 225220111

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