Apprentice Purchasing Assistant

Prior's Court Foundation; Newbury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £23k–£26k

Level 3 Diploma support

37.5 hours per week

33 days annual leave

Company pension

Employee Recognition Schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible Benefits package

Job summary

Prior's Court Foundation near Newbury is hiring an Apprentice Purchasing Assistant to join our team onsite. You will assist the purchasing function, processing orders and maintaining records while working toward a Level 3 Diploma in Procurement and Supply Assistant.

The role requires driving access and onsite presence, with a salary of £23,000–£26,000 per year and 37.5 hours per week. Benefits include pension, leave, and career development support.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Ability to complete a variety of tasks.
• Attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Knowledge or experience of the charity sector is desirable.
• Experience of Sage Intacct is desirable.
• Understanding of autism is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support to the purchasing function, ensuring efficient processing of purchase orders and accurate maintenance of purchasing records.
• Support in gaining a Level 3 Diploma in Procurement and Supply Assistant.

Skills

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Charity sector knowledge

Understanding of autism

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Procurement and Supply Assistant

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

Do you have strong administrative and organisational skills and an interest in finance? Do you want to be part of an organisation that makes a difference to the lives of autistic young people with complex needs, while gaining a qualification and hands‑on experience in a purchasing environment? Prior's Court is looking for an Apprentice Purchasing Assistant to join our team near Newbury.

Please note: This role is based fully onsite at our location near Newbury. Due to our location, you must be able to drive and have access to your own vehicle.

The role of Apprentice Purchasing Assistant at Prior's Court

You will provide administrative and operational support to the purchasing function, ensuring the efficient processing of purchase orders and accurate maintenance of purchasing records. Prior's Court will support you in gaining a Level 3 Diploma in Procurement and Supply Assistant.

What we are looking for:

• Good administrative and organisational skills with an ability to complete a variety of tasks
• Strong attention to detail
• The ability to work to tight deadlines
• Knowledge or experience of the charity sector (desirable)
• Experience of Sage Intacct software (desirable)
• An understanding of autism (desirable)

What we offer:

• Salary of £23,000 - £26,000 per year
• Support to gain a Level 3 Diploma in Procurement and Supply Assistant
• 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
• 33 days annual leave, including Bank Holidays
• Company pension (combined 8% contributions - 5% employer, 3% employee)
• Employee Recognition Schemes, including annual staff awards and Long Service Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to our full Flexible Benefits package, including options such as dental insurance, private medical insurance and a health cash plan

The closing date for this role is Friday 7th August 2026. On-site interviews will take place on 19th and 20th August 2026. We reserve the right to close the advert sooner if we receive a high number of applications. Previous applicants need not apply.

All positions at Prior's Court are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, references and receipt of the appropriate Right to Work documents. Prior's Court Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.