Apprentice Procurement Operations Support Officer

CLARION HOUSING GROUP LIMITED; City Of London; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent housing association is looking for an Apprentice Procurement Operations Support Officer to kick-start a career in Procurement. This role involves maintaining the Procurement System and providing valuable support to the team while gaining qualifications. Ideal for someone with good IT and communication skills, this apprenticeship offers comprehensive training and development in a supportive setting.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Flexible benefits scheme

Matched pension contributions

Company Bonus Scheme

Eye Care Vouchers

Free Counselling & Legal Advice

Qualifications

• Basic IT skills including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Good communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage time.

Responsibilities

• Help keep Procurement System up to date with accurate data.
• Ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
• Support contract information verification.
• Engage with stakeholders professionally.
• Assist with administrative tasks and project support.
• Learn procurement rules and support compliance.
• Process requests from staff promptly.
• Collaborate effectively with the team.

Skills

Good basic IT skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn new skills

Ability to work with others

Organised

Education

No specific degree required

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

• Salary: £25,927 per annum
• Hours: 36 per week
• Location: London, GLH
• Contract Type: Fixed term contract for 24 months

Do you want to start your career in Procurement, learn how systems work, and gain a qualification at the same time?

We're looking for an Apprentice Procurement Operations Support Officer to join our Group Procurement Team in our London office.

About the role

This is a great chance to get hands‑on experience in Procurement (buying goods and services for a business). You'll learn how our Procurement System (on the Salesforce platform) works, help keep it running smoothly, and support the wider team. You'll pick up technical skills, professional knowledge, and confidence while working in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

As an apprentice, you'll be trained and supported to:

• System Operations & Data Integrity - help keep our Procurement System up to date by entering accurate data and checking supplier information.
• Technical Compliance Support - work with stakeholders to make sure rules and regulations are followed.
• Contracting & Category Support - help check contract information is correct across different areas.
• Stakeholder Engagement - work with colleagues across the business and provide a helpful, professional service.
• Administrative & Project Support - support the team with admin tasks like raising support tickets and making sure issues get solved.
• Policy & Compliance Assistance - work with the Policy and Compliance Manager to learn how procurement rules work and provide support.
• Service Level Management - help process requests from staff and make sure they're completed on time.
• Team Collaboration - work with your team to get things done together.

About You

We'd love to hear from you and your motivations for applying, we always uphold Clarion values and are interested in candidates that have the:

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment, curiosity and interest
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Our Preferred motivations

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or Clarion
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well keen to learn and develop new skills.
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform with necessary training and support.

Apprenticeship Opportunity

You’ll be enrolled in the Procurement and Supply Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship, which includes:

• Up to 24 months of structured learning.
• Study time allocation of 6 hours per week.
• A nationally recognised qualification in procurement and supply.
• Development of key technical and behavioural competencies to support your career progression.

This is a fantastic opportunity to kick‑start your career in procurement, gain hands‑on experience with a Procurement system, and contribute to the housing sector.

Essential Skills & Qualities

• Good basic IT skills (e.g. using Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work accurately with attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn new skills and complete the apprenticeship qualification.
• Ability to work with others and build positive working relationships.
• Organised and able to manage time effectively.

Desirable Skills & Qualities

• Previous experience in an office or admin role.
• Interest in data, systems, or technology.
• An understanding of what procurement is (buying goods and services for a business).
• Experience of customer service (any environment, e.g. retail, hospitality, volunteering).
• Confident using spreadsheets or databases.

What You Can Expect from Us

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Flexible benefits scheme including healthcare, dental, cycle to work, and more.
• Matched pension contributions up to 7.5% with generous life assurance.
• Flexible and agile working arrangements. You will be required to attend the office at least once a week. Our London office locations are in Highbury and Islington and Mornington Crescent.
• Be part of a supportive and structured apprenticeship programme to support your development and progression:

Additional Perks

• Company Bonus Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Holiday Trading Scheme
• Free Counselling & Legal Advice
• Interest‑Free Season Ticket Loans
• Life Event Leave

We're proud to support equality, diversity, and work‑life balance, offering flexible working options including part‑time roles and job shares.

Closing Date: Monday 24th November 2025 at midnight

Building Futures – please note selected candidates will be required to attend on Monday 15th December at our London, GLH office from 11am until 3pm.

As part of our apprenticeship recruitment process, all candidates are required to attend a Building Futures session. This bespoke 3‑4 hour programme is designed to help us get to know our candidates better and ensure they are prepared and ready for an apprenticeship.

During the session, you will learn more about the role and what it's like to work at Clarion. The hiring manager will join for a short “day in the life” overview, and our training provider will explain the qualification in more detail to help you understand the expectations and opportunities ahead.

Building Futures is an important first step in your apprenticeship journey with us – helping you to explore and prepare for your final interview.

Final interviews to be held Thursday 18th & Friday 19th December 2025 via Microsoft Teams.

In the event that we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close this advert early.

You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in the UK for the duration of your employment.

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