Trainee Procurement Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 13 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £31,010.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | 31010 - 31010 |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 27 Mehefin 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Cirencester, GL7 1PX |
| Cwmni: | Vacancy Filler |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | JUN20250848 |
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Trainee Procurement OfficerUp to £31,010 per annum, 37 hours per weekPermanent 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 roleAs 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 needCurrently studying or willing to study for Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) levels 4 to level 6GCSEs (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 conditionsBPSS CheckThere may be a requirement to work at other Publica Group (Support) Ltd and/or client locations to meet the needs of the businessFull UK Driving LicenseAbility 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 youAgile working allowing a mix of home and office workingFlexible 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 choiceRenewed 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 earningsEmployee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issuesCycle to work schemeSalary sacrifice car lease scheme with significant tax and NI savings to be made on electric carsGenerous sickness cover above statutory entitlementsAdditional income protection, covering 50% of your salary for potentially a further five years if you are unable to work due to sickness or injuryLife assurance, currently four times your annual salaryTo 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.Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years’ employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.