Procurement Apprentice

North East Jobs; Hurworth-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Public Sector Organization is seeking a Procurement Apprentice to join their corporate procurement team. This role offers structured training and support to achieve qualifications while gaining practical experience in procurement solutions. Ideal candidates will have GCSEs in English and Maths, as well as A-levels. The position includes benefits such as generous leave, flexible working, and opportunities for development.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Excellent pension

Flexible working options

Ongoing training opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• GCSEs must include English Language & Maths at Grade C / 4 or above.
• A-levels (or equivalent) with UCAS points of 120.
• Commitment to personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Work towards procurement qualifications while gaining hands-on experience.
• Support the corporate procurement team in delivering procurement solutions.
• Participate in the structured learning programme.

Skills

Communication skills

ICT Skills - Microsoft Office

Team player

Education

Minimum of 5 GCSEs including English Language & Maths

3 A-levels with 120 UCAS points

Job description

We have an exciting role on offer within our Strategic Procurement and Commissioning as a Procurement Apprentice.

About Us

Have you considered a career in procurement? It’s a fantastic choice, with continuous professional development, varied and rewarding work, as well as great career prospects! With our procurement apprenticeship, you will benefit from a structured learning programme, get hands-on experience and earn a salary.

This role will work for Middlesbrough Council but will be part of NEPO’s Regional Procurement Apprenticeship Programme which aims to develop and nurture talented individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds to become the public sector procurement professionals of the future.

You will work as part of the corporate procurement team focussed on the development and delivery of procurement solutions for the residents of Middlesbrough, whilst also developing key skills and knowledge through a combination of real-world experience and dedicated training.

The role is diverse, and your responsibilities will increase as you progress through the development programme.

You will undertake the following qualifications as part of a Tees Valley cohort with local face to face training, taking you from a Level 4 qualification, right through to Level 6 MCIPS status:

Level 4 Commercial Procurement and Supply.
CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply.
Level 6 Senior Procurement Supply Chain Professional.

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, applicants will have the opportunity to apply for procurement opportunities across hopefully in Middlesbrough but if not then the 12 North East local authorities and NEPO (subject to recruitment processes).

Check out the Job Profile in the Supporting Documents section to find out more about what the role will entail. You will be provided with all the training and support you need to be a success.

We are looking for someone with the following qualifications, personal attributes, skills and behaviours:

Minimum of 5 GCSEs (Obtained) which must include English Language & Maths at Grade C / 4 or above.
3 A-levels (or equivalent qualification) with UCAS points of 120 (Predicted or Obtained)
Communication skills - listening, spoken and written.
ICT Skills - Microsoft Office (Word & Excel).
Team player who is not afraid to try something new.
Commitment to own personal and professional development.

If this is you, this may be the opportunity you are looking for!

In return we can offer:
• Generous leave entitlement with an option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.
• Excellent pension plus top-up options.
• Staff networks run by our staff for our staff.
• Flexible working (dependent on job role).
• Electric car lease scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee benefits portal including Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Staff lottery.
• Travel and car parking schemes.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Fantastic career progression opportunities and lots more!

If you would like to talk through this opportunity further, please contact Claire Walker [e-mail]

This vacancy is fixed term until 31.07.2029.

We operative a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.