Contracts, Procurement and Assurance Manager

Join Renaissance Education as our new Contracts, Procurement and Assurance Manager, a pivotal leadership role responsible for ensuring robust financial operations, effective procurement practices, strong contract management and financial assurance across our growing group of specialist therapeutic schools.

Working closely with the Group Head of Operations, Headteachers and school leaders, you will lead the day-to-day management of operational finance, invoicing, income collection, procurement activity and contract administration, ensuring value for money, strong governance and consistent financial controls across both our central office and school sites.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance and procurement professional who combines strategic thinking with a hands-on approach. You will lead and develop the accounts administration function, provide insightful financial support to school leaders, oversee supplier and contract performance, and drive continuous improvement through effective systems, reporting and quality assurance processes

The successful candidate will bring substantial operational finance experience, strong commercial awareness and excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships while maintaining high standards of accountability and compliance. Experience within education, multi-site organisations or the specialist schools' sector would be advantageous.

Based at Lakeside, Birmingham, with travel across our school network, this full-time role offers a salary of up to £65,520 and the opportunity to play a key role in supporting excellent outcomes for children and young people through sound financial stewardship and operational excellence

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate their commitment to safeguarding and child-centred practice throughout the recruitment process and during their employment with Renaissance Education.