Procurement & Supply Assistant Apprentice

Thrive Homes; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Procurement & Supply Assistant Apprentice. The role offers a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Procurement & Supply, requiring no prior experience but a strong work ethic and willingness to learn. Responsibilities include supporting procurement activities and administrative tasks. This position is ideal for individuals eager to kickstart their career in this field.

Benefits

Generous family-friendly provision

Double pension contributions (up to 10%)

Discretionary bonus

Life assurance (3x salary)

Virtual GP service (24/7)

Wellbeing reward scheme

Flexible benefits scheme

Cycle to work

Health Cash Plan

Annual health screening

Qualifications

• Genuine motivation to work and learn.
• Flexibility in education or work experience.
• Commitment to complete apprenticeship requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement and contract management activities.
• Assist with general administrative tasks.
• Attend supplier meetings and support contract management.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Good IT skills with Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Education

No prior experience required

Job description

Permanent 37 hours per week (Monday Friday)

Thrive Homes is looking to recruit a keen individual thats eager to kickstart a career in procurement and supply. We are offering a great opportunity for someone to join the team as a Procurement & Supply Assistant Apprentice. No prior experience is required just a strong work ethic a willingness to learn and a commitment to personal development.

The role includes a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Procurement & Supply (CIPS). Youll gain valuable qualifications while developing practical skills in a supportive environment. You will be required one day per week in the office.

Other Responsibilities

• Supporting procurement and contract management activities aligned with Thrives Strategic Framework.
• Carrying out general administrative tasks and supporting wider team projects.
• Assisting departmental leads with annual procurement plans and advising on routes to market.
• Attending supplier meetings and supporting contract management guidance and training.
• Completing all apprenticeship-related work and attending study sessions and learning events.

Requirements

• A genuine motivation to work and learn
• Flexible background whether through education or work experience
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Commitment to completing apprenticeship requirements
• Good IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Specific roles within Thrive are subject to a basic DBS check the successful applicant(s) will be contacted by our People Team if this applies to their role.

Closing date

31st October 2025

Interviews

To be confirmed

We reserve the right to close this recruitment if it is deemed that we have received a suitable number of applications. On this basis we would advise that applications are submitted as soon as possible.

The Company

Thrive Homes is an award-winning housing association with a strong track record in the housing sector and ambitious plans. Thrive exists to provide good quality affordable homes and services enabling the development of communities where people can manage over 5000 properties and are continuing to build new homes each year.

Thrive is proud to deliver flexibility for employees to work in a manner that suits their wants / needs best. Our SMART working policy allows individuals to take full control of their productivity by offering a choice between working in-house or away from the office. This means that successful candidates have the freedom to work as little or as often as they like from Thrives state of the art offices.

The Benefits

• Benefit 1
• Benefit 2
• Benefit 3
• Benefit 4
• Generous family friendly provision
• Pension – we will pay double your contribution (up to 10%).
• Discretionary Bonus
• Life assurance – a payment of 3x your salary
• Virtual GP Service (available 24/7)
• Wellbeing reward scheme (earn vouchers through a health app)
• Free Financial Advisor service (includes savings mortgage debt & pension advice)
• A range of engagement activities aimed at building team morale supporting both physical and mental health and celebrating all things that make us different!
• Flexible benefit scheme (up to 900 p / a) you have access to the following optional benefits :
• Buy or Sell annual leave – You will receive basic 25 days annual leave p / a increasing by length of service (up to 30 days)
• Cycle to work
• Retail Vouchers & Discount Scheme
• Car Benefit scheme
• Health Cash Plan – facility to claim cashback for dental optical and physiotherapy costs alongside wellness services.
• Annual Health Screening (BUPA)

The Values

• Innovation – We are creative and fearless in our work.
• Accountability – We take ownership of our work and lead from the front.
• Teamwork – We collaborate widely and build supportive environments.

Thrives Approach

Thrive is an exciting place to work. We challenge ourselves and others to deliver results and think differently. We share positive experiences and messages with trust and respect at the core of every relationship. Our leaders adopt a coaching and mentoring approach - enabling and empowering others to deliver. We embrace change and encourage a strong focus on positive outcomes. We value agile working arrangements from our offices in Apsley Hertfordshire and we pride ourselves on looking after our colleagues by offering progressive careers and a full range of modern continue to grow as an organisation and aim to attract the very best people.

Thrive homes are committed to fostering cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity equity and inclusion. This commitment is at the core of our understanding the importance of different voices experiences perspectives and backgrounds. We actively encourage all applicants that are suitable for the role from diverse career paths and backgrounds and from all sections of the community.

As committed members of Inclusive Employers and a Disability Confident Committed employer we remain steadfast to a fair recruitment process. If you have any accessibility needs and require reasonable adjustment please contact us.

Specific roles at Thrive are subject to a basic DBS check.

Key Skills

Category Management, Purchasing, Sourcing, Procurement, Employee Evaluation, HR Sourcing, Federal Aviation Regulations, Supplier Management, ERP Systems, JD Edwards, negotiation, Contracts

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1