Trainee Procurement Officer

Publica Group Limited; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the public sector seeks a Trainee Procurement Officer in Cirencester. This role offers hands-on experience in procurement activities while supporting the delivery of services across communities. Candidates will have the opportunity to engage with experienced professionals and gain valuable insights into procurement processes while pursuing CIPS qualifications.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

27 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays

Health cash plan

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• GCSEs including Maths and English are essential.
• Interest in public sector procurement or business is needed.
• Willingness to study for CIPS is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement processes in line with public sector regulations.
• Support drafting tender documents and evaluations.
• Engage with suppliers for value for money.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Currently studying for CIPS levels 4 to 6

GCSEs (5 A-Cs including Maths and English)

A level or NVQ3 qualification or 2 years’ experience in a procurement or finance role

Job description

Trainee Procurement Officer
Up to £31,010 per annum, 37 hours per week
Permanent
Cirencester

Are you looking to take your first step into the world of procurement? Passionate about building a career that makes a real impact? We have the perfect opportunity for you!

About the role

As a Trainee Procurement Officer, you’ll join a supportive team that’s committed to your growth, development, and success. You’ll play a key role in supporting procurement activities that help deliver high-quality services to our communities working alongside experienced procurement professionals while gaining hands-on experience.

As part of your role, you will:

• Learn how to manage procurement processes in line with public sector regulations.
• Support colleagues in drafting tender documents, evaluations, and contracts.
• Engage with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure value for money.
• Assist in the delivery of procurement activity across Publica partners, including tenders, commissioning projects and savings delivery.
• Gain exposure to exciting procurement projects and real-world decision-making.
• Assist with compiling statistical data and returns for internal use, benchmarking, or external reporting to Government departments or regulators.

This role is designed to give you practical experience and build your confidence in procurement and supply chain management.

Please note that the salary for this role will be offered depending on the qualifications and experience held by the successful candidate.

You will need

• Currently studying or willing to study for Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) levels 4 to level 6
• GCSEs (5 A-Cs or equivalent, including Maths and English)
• A level or NVQ3 qualification or 2 years’ experience in a procurement or finance role
• A keen interest in public sector procurement or business.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.
• Good attention to detail and a positive, can-do attitude.

Special conditions

• BPSS Check
• There may be a requirement to work at other Publica Group (Support) Ltd and/or client locations to meet the needs of the business
• Full UK Driving License
• Ability to travel/ access to a vehicle for work purposes

For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification.

You will be employed by Publica Group Ltd which was created by four partner Councils (West Oxfordshire District Council, Cotswold District Council, Cheltenham Borough Council and Forest of Dean District Council) to deliver more efficient and improved services.
Publica is a unique place to work - we are a local government organisation with a twist! Publica wants to transform the way local services are delivered. To help do this we have started to fundamentally rethink the way we design our services in the digital era so that Publica is a customer-focused organisation driven by real user needs.

What can we do for you

• Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working
• Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role)
• 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays and an extra two volunteering days off a year for you to support a charity of your choice
• Renewed again for another year there is a Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care
• Pension scheme with a good employer contribution of up to 7% of your earnings
• Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with significant tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars
• Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements
• Additional income protection, covering 50% of your salary for potentially a further five years if you are unable to work due to sickness or injury
• Life assurance, currently four times your annual salary

To apply for this position please click on "apply now" within this page and submit your CV and supporting statement. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It’s important that we’re a good fit for each other, so let us know what’s important to you and why you want to work for Publica Group Ltd..

Your application will not be considered if you have not provided a supporting statement, in addition to your CV.
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