Commercial Administration Apprentice

Purdy Contracts, part of Kinovo Plc, have an opportunity for a Commercial Administration Apprentice at their Hackney Office, E5.

You will be working closely with the Group Commercial Manager on the back-office support function, validation, reconciliation and commercial administration of Contracts to which you are assigned. You will be working Monday to Friday, 08:00 till 17:00.

Successful applicants will be enrolled with a local training provider as appropriate, to undertake a L4 Diploma in Commercial Procurement and Supply or similar, this is usually completed by on-the-job training, completing exercises set by the College (in work time), and on-site assessments from a College Assessor.

Duties include:

- To ensure costs are kept to a minimum, value recovery is maximised, and the company is not exposed to undue financial risk
- Ensure Contracts are delivered within budget and in line with Company procedures and objectives all with assistance where necessary.
- Develop and implement best practice, ensuring the Company complies with contractual legislation & requirements, using approved codes of practice and guidance in relation to commercial reporting
- Work proactively with Managers to establish and maintain robust reporting systems
- Produce and issue valuations in accordance with the contract documents, including cost valuation reconciliation.
- Ensure adequate process is agreed with our Clients for timely submission and authorisation of valuations to ensure Invoices are submitted within the correct months.
- Identify and properly value all variations to the contract in consultation with the Contract Managers
- Undertake audits on individual job margins and maintain audited standards. Lead the drive for continual improvement of these standards throughout the company.

You will:

- Have Grade C (4) or above in Maths and English at GCSE ideally as part of five GCSE A-C grades
- Ability to work to deadlines and targets and prioritise tasks under pressure.
- Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and ability to check own and others’ work.
- Relevant Trade background a distinct advantage for pricing knowledge.

Package:

- Bonus Scheme
- Annual pay review linked to our Appraisal cycle
- 24 days holiday + bank holidays
- Share Incentive Plan
- Cycle to Work Green Bike Scheme
- CPD and sponsorship through professional qualifications

We advertise all our vacancies internally before going to the external market.

**Job Type**: Apprenticeship

**Salary**: £20,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: CAAH-NY