We have an exciting opportunity for a driven problem-solver to join our Bursary Team in the new role of Compliance and Procurement Manager. The Role In this role, you will fulfil an internal audit function, which ensures that the School maintains compliance with our inspection and regulatory regimes. You will advise the Senior Leadership Team on all aspects of regulatory compliance, act as the School's Data Protection Lead and mange the procurement process across the School. Reporting to the Bursar, you will be a member of the Operational Leadership Team and will mange budgets to a cumulative budget of c. £2 million. This requirements of the role will suit a 0.8FTE to full-time contract, working 37.5 hours per week, usually from 08:30 to 16:30 Monday to Friday. There is the opportunity for some flexibility over working arrangements, however the successful candidate must be willing to work on the School site at least three days a week. About you The ideal candidate will have experience of legal compliance, managing risk and negotiating major contracts and managing budgets. You will have the ability to interpret legislation, regulations and guidance and be able to explain the requirements in simple, practical terms to non-specialists. Your project management skills and ability to think ahead and remain calm under pressure will set you up for success in this role. Our School Founded in 1646, Reading Blue Coat is a leading independent day school of circa 800 pupils from ages 11 to 18. The School is located on a beautiful 46-acre campus in the village of Sonning, just outside Reading. The School employs more than 200 staff, of whom 50% are academic staff, and provides a stimulating, friendly and supportive atmosphere in which each pupil can realise his or her full intellectual, physical, and creative potential. What we offer Reading Blue Coat offers an exceptional working environment and an attractive rewards package, including excellent benefits such as a pension scheme; free meals; extensive staff discounts; tax saving cycle to work and car leasing schemes; free sports and leisure facilities; Employee Assistance Programme; and a strong commitment to professional development. Further details and an application form can be downloaded from our website: www.rbcs.org.uk/vacancies or contact the HR department, Tel: email: recruitment@rbcs.org.uk Closing date: 09:00 on Tuesday 15 April 2025 Applications must be submitted to the email address above by application form (which can be found on our website) and accompanied by your covering letter. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the UK. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check. Registered charity number 1087839

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  The ideal candidate will have experience of legal compliance, managing risk and negotiating major contracts and managing budgets. You will have the ability to interpret legislation, regulations and guidance and be able to explain the requirements in simple, practical terms to non-specialists. Your project management skills and ability to think ahead and remain calm under pressure will set you up for success in this role.
  
  Founded in 1646, Reading Blue Coat is a leading independent day school of circa 800 pupils from ages 11 to 18. The School is located on a beautiful 46-acre campus in the village of Sonning, just outside Reading.
The School employs more than 200 staff, of whom 50% are academic staff, and provides a stimulating, friendly and supportive atmosphere in which each pupil can realise his or her full intellectual, physical, and creative potential.

This requirements of the role will suit a 0.8FTE to full-time contract, working 37.5 hours per week, usually from 08:30 to 16:30 Monday to Friday. There is the opportunity for some flexibility over working arrangements, however the successful candidate must be willing to work on the School site at least three days a week., Reading Blue Coat offers an exceptional working environment and an attractive rewards package, including excellent benefits such as a pension scheme; free meals; extensive staff discounts; tax saving cycle to work and car leasing schemes; free sports and leisure facilities; Employee Assistance Programme; and a strong commitment to professional development.