Procurement Assistant [Ref: CC9293]

Chichester College; Chichester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Chichester is looking for a Procurement Assistant to support procurement activities while working towards a Level 3 Procurement & Supply Assistant Apprenticeship. Responsibilities include assisting in supplier and contract management, tendering activities, and ensuring compliance with procurement regulations. Strong organisational skills and GCSEs in English and Maths are required. Benefits include a Local Government Pension Scheme, generous leave, and continuous professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave

Discount schemes

Family friendly policies

Continuous professional development

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4 or above.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Flexible and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in supplier and contract management.
• Contribute to tendering activities.
• Ensure value for money and compliance with procurement regulations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4 or above

Job description

Chichester College Group is seeking a proactive and enthusiastic individual to join our CFO Operations team as a Procurement Assistant. This full-time role offers a fantastic opportunity to support the procurement of goods and services across the Group while working towards a Level 3 Procurement & Supply Assistant Apprenticeship. Based at our Chichester campus, you will assist the Project Manager in supplier and contract management, contribute to tendering activities, and help ensure value for money and compliance with procurement regulations. You will gain hands‑on experience using procurement software and analysing data to support sustainable and cost‑effective purchasing decisions.

We are looking for someone with GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4 or above, strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and a flexible, proactive approach.

Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme - the Group contributes 20.4% of your actual pensionable pay.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement and a wellbeing day. Plus, the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave.
• Discount schemes - including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only).
• Family friendly policies - including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay (dependant on continuous service).
• Continuous professional development opportunities - including development days, funded apprenticeships and access to a range of other courses and activities.