Commercial Assistant Apprentice

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College; Bristol; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No student debt

Real experience employers value

Confidence building in a professional environment

Job summary

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College offers an exciting apprenticeship opportunity for A-level students interested in commercial, procurement, and supplier management. This role will provide hands-on experience alongside experienced staff, allowing you to develop crucial skills.

You will work 37 hours a week, with a duration of 2 years, while also gaining a Level 4 qualification. Ideal for students ready to launch a professional career without incurring student debt, this apprenticeship includes regular training and valuable exposure to both customers and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Curious about business, aviation, or technology-led organisations.
• Enjoy working with people and solving problems.
• Ready to take the first step into a professional career.

Responsibilities

• Engage with internal teams and customers to understand requirements.
• Support procurement activities through supplier research.
• Assist in contracts and managing supplier relationships.
• Support negotiation with suppliers to achieve best outcomes.
• Help evaluate options for commercial decision-making.
• Identify risks ensuring legal and commercial compliance.
• Develop strong attention to detail with data and contracts.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Organisation

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Education

A-levels or equivalent

Job description

Start your career in business - no need for full‑time university.

We’re offering an exciting opportunity for A-level students to launch a professional career in commercial, procurement, and supplier management.

Salary will be discussed further at Interview

Training course

Procurement and supply chain practitioner (level 4)

Hours

You will work Monday - Friday, exact hours to be agreed between the apprentice and their manager.
37 hours a week

Monday 07 September

Duration

2 Years

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands‑on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

You’ll play a key role in how we work with bothcustomers and suppliers, helping the organisation make smart, informed commercial decisions.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Engaging with internal teams and customers to understand requirements
• Supporting procurement activities (researching suppliers, helping with sourcing)
• Assisting with contracts and managing supplier relationships
• Supporting and learning negotiation with suppliers and customers to achieve the best commercial outcomes
• Helping evaluate options and support commercial decision‑making
• Learning how to identify risks and ensure legal and commercial compliance
• Developing strong attention to detail when working with data, contracts, and processes

This is a varied role with exposure to both customer interaction and supply chain management, giving you a well‑rounded commercial foundation.

Who is this for?

This opportunity is ideal for students who:

• Are curious about business, aviation, or technology‑led organisations
• Want to earn while they learn
• Enjoy working with people and solving problems
• Have a strong eye for detail and take pride in their work
• Are ready to take the first step into a professional career

Why choose an apprenticeship?

• No student debt
• Gain real experience employers’ value
• Build confidence in a professional environment
• Progress faster into your career

Where you’ll work

220 Bristol Business Park
The Close
Bristol
BS16 1FJ

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College

You don’t need work experience - we’re interested in your potential.

You may already have strengths such as:

• Teamwork - group projects, sports, or volunteering
• Communication - presentations, discussions, working with others
• Problem‑solving - coursework, challenges, logical thinking
• Organisation - managing deadlines and priorities
• Attention to detail - accuracy in work and focus on getting things right
• Willingness to learn - curiosity and a positive attitude

And you will love technology and a desire to use it to improve our future!!

After this apprenticeship

What you’ll gain:

• A recognised Level 4 qualification (equivalent to first year of university)
• Skills in negotiation, commercial thinking, and relationship management
• Exposure to both customers and suppliers