Welcome
The University of Central Lancashire is an international, multi-campus Institution that can trace its roots back to 1828.
The University is one of the UK’s largest universities with a staff and student community over 42,000. Our employment-focused course portfolio, with over 350 undergraduate programmes, nearly 200+ postgraduate courses, and a rich array of CPD courses means that students enjoy a first-class experience, alongside accessible and relevant research that makes a contribution to society.
We are proud to share that we will soon be known as the University of Lancashire. Building upon nearly 200 years of academic excellence, this exciting new chapter reflects our commitment and ambition for Lancashire and beyond. We believe in helping people to seize every opportunity to flourish in education, at work and for life. Together, we’re here to help you achieve great things. Where opportunity creates success.
Our current strategic plan runs until 2028 which will mark the university’s 200th anniversary.
We offer fantastic benefits, including a competitive salary, occupational pension scheme, generous relocation package and 30 days annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays and 4 extra discretionary days off at Christmas). Many roles offer opportunities for flexible working.
“As we approach our 200th anniversary in 2028, it’s the perfect time to revisit, refine and reaffirm our mission and strategy.
We have a long and successful history of giving our students an outstanding higher education experience, enriched by real-world, practical learning opportunities and our second-to-none support services. We’re proud to offer these life-changing opportunities to everyone who can benefit from them, whatever their background or their personal circumstances.”
Professor Graham Baldwin, Vice-Chancellor
Our Mission and Vision
We transform lives by delivering an outstanding educational experience, creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve.
To be recognised as a leading UK university, with national and international influence, delivering real-world, practice-based education from our Preston, Burnley, Blackburn (Training 2000), West Cumbria, and Cyprus campuses.
Our extensive curriculum offer, from the arts and sciences to medicine and engineering, is research informed and employer engaged. So, our students are assured of the highest quality learning experience and the best possible outcomes.
Our Values
Our values reflect who we are as a university and what we stand for. They define the things that are most important to us and nurture a sense of shared purpose. They reflect our ambitious nature, inspire us to constantly improve and to enrich the lives of our students, our colleagues and the communities we serve:
Opportunities
As part of the continued development of the University of Central Lancashire we are looking to recruit the role of:
As one of the UK’s largest universities, with a student and staff community approaching 42,000, the role of Senior Sourcing Manager will be a key influencer in our university.
The University helps to raise aspirations and empower people to flourish in education, at work and for life by offering opportunities to people from all backgrounds, supporting our local communities and delivering research that has real-world impact. We are a real community, on an international scale and every colleague has a vital role to play in achieving our vision.
This is an exciting time to join the University as we continue with our estates masterplan and begin to revolutionise our teaching approach. The University is no longer a ‘contracting authority’ hence we are soon to launch our revised Procurement Code which will increase agility, support our stakeholders and retain our drive to ensure value for money. As Senior Sourcing Manager, you will play an important role in helping to execute the Procurement Code and supporting changes. Joining us means you can help us transform our vision into reality.
The role offers a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and inspiring individual to play a key part in our future plans.
Thank you for your interest and we look forward to learning more about you and the experience, skills and vision you can bring to procurement at our university.
As one of the UK’s largest universities, with a student and staff community approaching 42,000, the role of Sourcing Manager IT will play a key role in supporting IT developments in our university, we have ambitious plans in this area.
The University helps to raise aspirations and empower people to flourish in education, at work and for life by offering opportunities to people from all backgrounds, supporting our local communities and delivering research that has real-world impact. We are a real community, on an international scale and every colleague has a vital role to play in achieving our vision.
This is an exciting time to join the University as alongside our IT development plans we continue with our estates masterplan and begin to revolutionise our teaching approach. The University is no longer a ‘contracting authority’ hence we are soon to launch our revised Procurement Code which will increase agility, support our stakeholders and retain our drive to ensure value for money. As Sourcing Manager IT, you will play an important role in helping to execute the Procurement Code and supporting changes. Joining us means you can help us transform our vision into reality.
The role offers a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and inspiring individual to play a key part in our future plans.
Thank you for your interest and we look forward to learning more about you and the experience, skills and vision you can bring to procurement at our university.
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Dominic Parkinson
Dominic Parkinson is a specialist recruiter for procurement professionals who work within the public sector, including Housing Associations, Local/Central Government, Education and Healthcare Organisations. Dominic has a particular focus on placing candidates in permanent and interim positions under the Crown Commercial Service via Frameworks RM6229 – Permanent Recruitment Services and RM6277 – Interim & Fixed Term services.
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