Trainee Commercial Analyst (Public Sector via AMS Skills Creation)

AMS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full salary from day one

28 days annual leave

Optional medical insurance

Ongoing professional development

Long-term progression opportunities

Job summary

A leading public sector training provider in Manchester is seeking a Trainee Commercial Analyst. This role offers a 6-week immersive training program followed by a position in procurement projects. Ideal candidates are analytical thinkers with strong organisational and communication skills. This opportunity includes a full salary from day one, 28 days of annual leave, and various benefits. Join us and start a meaningful career in the public sector.

Qualifications

• No prior commercial experience is required, just motivation and curiosity.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Confident communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Process-driven and analytical approach.
• Proficiency with Excel and data-minded mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement processes in line with policy and standards.
• Help develop contract management plans and commercial strategies.
• Conduct financial analysis and market research.
• Support initiatives that drive savings and improve supplier performance.

Skills

Interest in technology, business, procurement, or finance

Strong organisational skills

Confident communication skills

Process-driven and analytical approach

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Teamwork

Permanent Right to Work in the UK

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Start your career where your impact matters.

Are you curious about how major public services buy the technology, goods, and services that keep the country running? Do you enjoy problem‑solving, analysing information, and working with people? Whether you're a recent graduate or looking to pivot into a new career, this is an exceptional opportunity to build a long‑term future in the commercial profession.

Join a programme designed to train you and launch you into a meaningful role within the UK public sector.

The Opportunity

Begin your journey with 6 weeks of fully immersive, full‑time virtual training, delivered by expert instructors. This programme equips you with the skills and confidence needed to succeed from day one as a Trainee Commercial Analyst.

You will gain industry‑recognised training aligned to public‑sector commercial standards, including preparation for CIPS Level 3 & Level 4 qualifications.

Once training is complete, you will step into a role with one of our respected public sector clients, contributing to high‑impact procurement and supply chain projects that support essential services across the UK.

No prior commercial experience is required—just motivation, curiosity, and a commitment to learning.

The Role

As a Trainee Commercial Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting procurement activity and driving value for public services. Responsibilities include:

• Supporting procurement processes in line with policy, governance standards, and procurement law
• Helping develop contract management plans, commercial strategies, and category insights
• Conducting financial analysis, market research, and early market engagement
• Supporting initiatives that drive savings, improve supplier performance, and deliver social value

This role is ideal for analytical thinkers who enjoy working with data, collaborating with stakeholders, and contributing to meaningful decision‑making.

What We’re Looking For

• Interest in technology, business, procurement, or finance—and a passion for digitalisation
• A proactive mindset and eagerness to learn
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple pieces of work
• Confident communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A process‑driven and analytical approach
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and a general data‑savvy mindset
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skillsPermanent Right to Work in the UK (without sponsorship, now or in future)

If you enjoy structured learning, problem solving, and working with diverse stakeholders, you’ll thrive in this pathway.

• Earn while you learn – full salary from day one
• 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays
• Optional medical insurance and additional tax‑efficient benefits
• A structured career path with ongoing professional development
• Long‑term progression opportunities within a large, agile public‑sector department

Your Future Starts Here

This is more than a job—it’s a supported route into a profession with strong long‑term career prospects, industry‑recognised qualifications, and the opportunity to make a real difference.

If you're ready to take the first step toward a commercial career in the public sector, we’d love to hear from you.