Job Description

Do you have a sharp eye for detail and a passion for improving financial systems? Are you ready to play a key role in strengthening supplier management oversight across a high-performing multi-academy trust? If so, joining the Star team might just be the best career move you ever make.

About Star Central

Star Central, which is based at our head office in Blackburn, Lancashire, provides leadership, strategic direction and support to Star Academies, Star Institute and our schools.


The Star Central team includes experts from a range of professional backgrounds, who work together to provide an outstanding support service to the Star community. We support our schools to provide educational and operational excellence and to cultivate a strong Star community, with the aim of nurturing today's young people and inspiring tomorrow's leaders.

Who we're looking for

Star Academies is seeking a Supplier Setup and Compliance Officer to join our central finance team. This is a newly created role that will be pivotal in ensuring the integrity of our supplier management processes across all Star schools.

You will lead on the centralised setup and amendment of supplier records, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal controls. Working closely with Finance Business Partners and school-based teams, you will maintain a high-quality supplier database, conduct due diligence checks, and support the development of standard operating procedures. You will also play a key role in rationalising our supplier base and preparing for internal and external audits.

You will have:

Experience in a finance or procurement function, ideally within the education or public sector. A strong understanding of financial controls and supplier management. Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. Proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Excel. A commitment to Star's values of Service, Teamwork, Ambition, and Respect.

About Star Academies

Star Academies

is a high-performing multi-academy trust that runs more than 30 primary and secondary schools. We are a values-based organisation that works to improve the life chances of young people in areas of social and economic deprivation to help them succeed at the highest levels of education, employment and the professions. Every single day you'll be rewarded with the opportunity to shape a young person's future - our

STAR values

embody what we believe is needed to succeed.


Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we continually invest in our employees through our professional development hub,

Star Talent Academy

. With a wealth of training, mentoring and progression opportunities across a large, growing group of academies, joining our team of leading education experts could propel your career to the next level.


We can also offer you a range of

rewards and benefits

, including competitive salaries and pension schemes, generous holiday entitlements and healthcare cash plans.

Find out more

Please download the job description and person specification below for further information about the role. For an informal and confidential discussion about the role please contact Star Central by calling

0330 313 9800

.

Key Dates

Closing Date:

Friday, 18 July 2025 at midday.

Interview Date:

Week commencing Monday, 21 July 2025.

Proposed Start Date:

Monday, 4 August 2025 or as soon as possible.

Application Process

To apply for this vacancy please use the 'Apply for job' link below. You should ensure your application form and supporting statement address all elements of the person specification. We will only consider candidates who meet the vast majority of the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

Our Commitment

Star Academies is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks.

We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.