IT Business Support & Procurement Apprenticeship

Telford and Wrekin Council; Telford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Telford is looking for candidates for an apprenticeship in Procurement and Supply. This role offers the chance to gain nationally recognized qualifications alongside practical experience. Candidates will work flexible hours while receiving support from supervisors. Ideal for those aged 16 and over not in full-time education. Offering competitive pay and various employee benefits like pension schemes and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Flexible working policy

Generous leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Candidates must be over 16 and not in full-time education.
• Willingness to learn and gain substantive new skills.
• Ability to evidence the practical application of skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the team supervisor in daily tasks.
• Work towards achieving qualifications and building a portfolio.
• Engage in procurement and administrative support tasks.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Education

Level 3 Procurement and Supply Assistant Apprenticeship Qualification

Job description

If you're aged 16 plus and interested in starting a career with the Council, perhaps looking for your first job after leaving school or college. You will combine work with studying, working towards achieving nationally recognised qualifications while gaining valuable skills and practical experience. Fixed term for 21 months, 37 hours per week

Apprenticeships are available to anyone over the age of 16, not in full-time education and living in England. £10.99 per hour, paid monthly

If you hold a degree you will be eligible for an apprenticeship at any level, however the apprenticeship must provide you with substantive new skills, you must be able to evidence that the content of the training is materially different from any prior qualification or apprenticeship

As a team member, you will work under the instruction/guidance of the team supervisor to undertake work.

You will be studying for Level 3 Procurement and Supply Assistant Apprenticeship Qualification.

The apprenticeship content will be tailored to suit the tasks you will be doing in your day to day work and you will receive support and guidance in building a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate your competence in the workplace.

This apprenticeship is designed to meet the needs of candidates wishing to pursue a career in procurement, supply, and administrative support.

Benefits and What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay
• Automatic access to a secure, flexible and tax efficient Local Government Pension Scheme
• Staff benefits and discounts including salary sacrifice schemes
• Free on-site parking
• Generous leave entitlement (24 days rising to 32 days) plus 8 bank holidays and an additional concessionary day
• Free access to our employee assistance programme and confidential counselling
• Flexible and mobile working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home - our approach is to promote greater level of flexible working around personal and family commitments

At Telford & Wrekin Council, we know that having a diverse workforce is key to providing the best possible services to our community. We celebrate having a diverse and inclusive culture where people are able to be themselves at work, and everyone has a voice.

We value our employees and offer staff rewards and plenty of opportunities for personal development and career progression.

Please note that Telford & Wrekin Council do not hold a sponsorship licence for visas.