Procurement & Commercial Apprentice

University of Gloucestershire; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

A higher education institution in the UK is offering a fixed-term role in procurement, aiming to support its commercial functions. This position includes studying for a CIPS Level 4 qualification and requires the candidate to assist with procurement activities and commercial events while maintaining clear reporting standards. Applicants should be highly motivated and willing to work with skilled professionals in a dynamic environment. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career in procurement.

Qualifications

• Role requires study for CIPS Level 4 qualification.
• Knowledge of procurement processes is essential.
• Experience in using online tools for reporting is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement team in achieving best value.
• Maintain reporting transparency and process efficiency.
• Work on commercial events aiming to generate income.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Use of online tools

Report generation

Team collaboration

Education

CIPS Level 4 Procurement & Supply Chain Practitioner

Tools

PowerBi

E-procurement portal

Job description

This is a fixed term role until 31 January 2028.

You may be based at any premises the University occupies and may be required to work at any University site or any other reasonable location where the University is undertaking its business. The University does have an agile working policy, and this requires the postholder to be based in the UK.

There is occasional evening or weekend working may be required.

About the department

The role sits within the CFO function which is responsible for driving the university’s commercial, finance, governance, transformation and project management activities. With the model of a centralised procurement, the Commercial and Procurement function is responsible for commercial and procurement activities across the University, ensuring best practice is adopted, resulting in high standards of performance, cost effectiveness, and resource efficiency. The team has leadership responsibility for procurement and contract management and the institution’s procurement and commercial strategies.

About the role

This is a great opportunity to make a real contribution to the development of the centralised commercial and procurement function within UoG and to start a very rewarding career journey leading to an internationally recognised procurement qualification.

The job holder will support and learn from the procurement and commercial professionals in the team, working alongside them to ensure best value is achieved for the university through procurement, and generating income from commercial events, whilst maintaining excellent reporting and transparency of all processes, using a range of on-line tools and techniques such as the e-procurement portal and PowerBi.

You will study for a CIPS Level 4 Procurement & Supply Chain Practitioner Apprenticeship and 20% of your work hours will be dedicated to ‘off the job’ training, including online lessons, seminars and course work and study.

How to apply

To apply please click on APPLY at the bottom of this page, you will be asked to complete our application form, alternatively, you can submit a CV and Support Statement showcasing how you meet the essential criteria, CVs alone will not be considered. Please see applicant guidance for help and advice on how to complete the application process.

Please contact Fiona Williams Head of Commercial & Procurement on [e-mail] or via Teams, for a conversation about the position.

Key dates

Closing date: Friday 9th January 2026

Interview: Wednesday 21st January 2026

To avoid disappointment please apply early, should we find a suitable candidate we will close the advert.

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The University is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff community and welcomes applications from currently under‑represented sections of our workforce. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, guaranteeing an interview to everyone who meets the definition of disability set out in the Equality Act 2010 and the essential criteria contained within the person specification.