Procurement Apprentice
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 23 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £20,001.00 i £30,000.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Band 2 £24,404, Band 3 £24,790, Band 4 £25,183 per annum (pay award pending) |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 17 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Darlington, DL1 5QT |
| Cwmni: | Darlington Borough Council |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 284022 |
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This role is part of NEPOandrsquo;s Regional Procurement Apprenticeship Programme which aims to develop and nurture talented individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds to become the public sector procurement professionals of the future.andnbsp;
You will be based at the Town Hall, Darlington and train with a cohort of procurement apprentices in the Tees Valley.andnbsp; The role is diverse, and your responsibilities will increase as you progress through the programme.
The role is fixed term for 42 months and you will undertake the following qualifications via hybrid training, taking you from a Level 4 qualification, right through to Level 6 MCIPS status.
Selection Process
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to take part in an online written assessment* (which you can do from home) on Monday 25th August 2025.
(*Donandrsquo;t worry if you do not have a suitable device at home, let us know when we invite you to the assessment and we can arrange for you to do it at a Council building.)
If successful candidates will be invited to interview on 9th/10th September 2025 at the Town Hall, Feethams, Darlington DL1 QT.
Benefitsandnbsp;
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, applicants will have the opportunity to apply for a position across the 12 North East local authorities (subject to recruitment processes).andnbsp;
The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:
32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
Flexi-time scheme
Flexible working
Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
Staff equality forums
Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
Physiotherapy service
Confidential counselling service
Great wellbeing offer
Cycle to Work Scheme
Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
Local and National retailer discounts
Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
Arriva Employee Travel Club
For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.
https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers-1/why-work-for-us/
Find out further information about us and what itandrsquo;s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.
https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/
For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile and Supporting Documents.andnbsp;
If you have any questions please contact Claire Weatherburn, Procurement Manager on 01325 405497 or claire.weatherburn@darlington.gov.uk
General Information for Applicants:andnbsp;andnbsp;
All applicant email correspondence will come from donotreply@northeastjobs.org.uk and may be directed to your Junk folder depending on the settings of your email account. Please check both your email and Junk folder as all applicants will be notified whether they have been shortlisted.andnbsp;
We aim to interview any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.andnbsp;
If you are experiencing problems applying for this vacancy via North East Jobs, please contact the HR Team on 01325 403217 or HR@darlington.gov.uk , who will be happy to assist.
You will be based at the Town Hall, Darlington and train with a cohort of procurement apprentices in the Tees Valley.andnbsp; The role is diverse, and your responsibilities will increase as you progress through the programme.
The role is fixed term for 42 months and you will undertake the following qualifications via hybrid training, taking you from a Level 4 qualification, right through to Level 6 MCIPS status.
Selection Process
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to take part in an online written assessment* (which you can do from home) on Monday 25th August 2025.
(*Donandrsquo;t worry if you do not have a suitable device at home, let us know when we invite you to the assessment and we can arrange for you to do it at a Council building.)
If successful candidates will be invited to interview on 9th/10th September 2025 at the Town Hall, Feethams, Darlington DL1 QT.
Benefitsandnbsp;
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, applicants will have the opportunity to apply for a position across the 12 North East local authorities (subject to recruitment processes).andnbsp;
The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:
32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
Flexi-time scheme
Flexible working
Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
Staff equality forums
Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
Physiotherapy service
Confidential counselling service
Great wellbeing offer
Cycle to Work Scheme
Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
Local and National retailer discounts
Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
Arriva Employee Travel Club
For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.
https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers-1/why-work-for-us/
Find out further information about us and what itandrsquo;s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.
https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/
For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile and Supporting Documents.andnbsp;
If you have any questions please contact Claire Weatherburn, Procurement Manager on 01325 405497 or claire.weatherburn@darlington.gov.uk
General Information for Applicants:andnbsp;andnbsp;
All applicant email correspondence will come from donotreply@northeastjobs.org.uk and may be directed to your Junk folder depending on the settings of your email account. Please check both your email and Junk folder as all applicants will be notified whether they have been shortlisted.andnbsp;
We aim to interview any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.andnbsp;
If you are experiencing problems applying for this vacancy via North East Jobs, please contact the HR Team on 01325 403217 or HR@darlington.gov.uk , who will be happy to assist.