Job Description

Department
Finance
Location
Ormskirk
Salary
35,608 to 44,746 per annum
Permanent campus based role
Post Type
Full Time
Closing Date
Monday 29 September 2025
Reference
EHA2625-0925



We're here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Officer to join the Finance Department. You will manage the procurement activities of the university, ensuring the complaint procurement and purchase of goods and services in a cost-effective, timely, and efficient manner. This role involves developing procurement strategies, negotiating contracts, and maintaining relationships with suppliers to support the university's operational needs.


For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Dave Fendle, Procurement Manager at Fendled@edgehill.ac.uk

About You

As Procurement Officer, you will have:

A minimum of 2 years experience in procurement, preferably in an educational or public sector environment A proven track record of successful contract negotiation and supplier management Experience of completing procurement procedures under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (RCR15) and the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23). Experience of managing relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders Strong analytical and problem solving skills Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

A minimum of 38 days annual leave per annum (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days) Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more. Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment. Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 17.8%

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we've been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.


Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you've ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.


Because for us education isn't about how much you take in. It's about what you take out into the world.


Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885,Edge Hill University is "A great success story... an institution that improves and impresses year after year" - Times Higher Education.