Procure to Pay

**About the Job**

**Interview date: Week Commencing 31 March 2025**

We want you to be able to carry out your work in a way that best supports UON and our students, but also you as an individual. We understand this may vary between different areas of the university as well as from one person to another. With Smarter Working you can work with increased flexibility, if you would like to, which can facilitate greater freedom and autonomy.

We are an accredited Living Wage Foundation Employer and currently pay the real living wage, which is currently £24,309 per annum. In recognition of this, the starting salary for this post has been increased to pay this higher amount which currently supersedes the actual Grade 4 salary before living wage.

**About you**

The post holder must have excellent communication skills and maintain high levels of integrity, confidentiality and flexibility and be able to liaise confidently with internal and external stakeholders.

**Essential Qualifications**
- GCSE’s or equivalent in Maths and English at grade C (or equivalent), or above

**Department**

The Finance & Planning team is responsible for the provision of wide range of financial services across the University, including procurement, budgeting, financial planning and analysis, accounting, treasury and cash management, the management of income, accounts payable and credit control services. The Finance and Planning team strive to support the University’s strategic objectives by ensuring financial stability and providing accurate and timely financial information to internal and external stakeholders. The Procurement team are responsible for managing the acquisition of goods and services across the University, supporting its strategic objectives and operational requirements.

We have a committed team who deliver exceptional, sector leading services, which in turn support, facilitate and improve the student and staff experience, Transforming Lives and Inspiring Change.

**About Us**

At the University of Northampton, we are committed to supporting aspirations, creating opportunities, and delivering meaningful impact. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster a progressive, inclusive environment where excellence thrives for our students and staff.

**Our People**
Our staff are our greatest asset. We are dedicated to building an inclusive community that values diversity, promotes wellbeing, and supports personal and professional growth. By developing a first-rate People Strategy, we aim to attract and retain top talent, enhance career progression, and ensure that every colleague feels empowered to achieve their best.

**Our Values**
- **Inclusivity**: We celebrate diversity and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to excel.
- **Sustainability**: We are committed to becoming a net zero carbon institution, taking collective action for the benefit of society and the environment.
- **Aspiration**: We strive for excellence in all we do, empowering our staff, students, and partners to reach their highest potential.
- **Trust**: We build relationships based on respect, transparency, and shared goals.

Together, we are creating a future where our community, our work, and our impact truly make a difference.

**Right to Work**

**Equality**

The University of Northampton is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical, and sustainable environment that values equality, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment ensures an inclusive atmosphere for staff, students, and the public. We manage equality and diversity through key committees and formal policies, extending our responsibility to subsidiary companies and partnerships.
- Our Commitment to Equality and Inclusion_

**Commitments Include**:

- **Creating an Inclusive Environment**: Adopting a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination and ensuring all activities are inclusive.
- **Supporting Students and Staff**: Strengthening mental health support, enhancing disability confidence, and ensuring academic and professional support.
- **Tackling Inequalities**: Involving students in recruitment, integrating forums for equality data analysis, and supporting networks for protected characteristics.

**UON’s Major Commitments**:

- Disability Confident
- Standalone Pledge
- IHRA Working Definition

For more details, visit: Equality and Diversity at UON