Apprentice Procurement Assistant

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Welcome to Center Parcs - the number one choice for short break holidays, employing a team of over 9,000 across Head Office and six separate villages located in the UK and Ireland.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

**Apprentice Procurement Assistant - hybrid role with both office-based and homeworking**

**Circa £19,200 per annum**

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Head Office team as an Apprentice Procurement Assistant.

We are looking for a passionate individual who will deliver a first-class support service to internal stakeholders and our external supply chain in a fast-paced Procurement Department.

Reporting to the Procurement Support Manager, you will maintain, support, and enhance the day-to-day running of the Procurement function, utilising the Procure to Pay system.

This apprenticeship will run in conjunction with a specially selected external training provider and will be fully funded. Whilst working at Center Parcs, you will complete a CIPS Level 3 Qualification which is anticipated to take approximately 15-18 months.

After successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, your employment would continue as a Procurement Assistant within the team.

**HOURS OF WORK**

You will be contracted to work 150 hours per 4-week period (37.5 hours per week). Normal working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, however dynamic working is available whereby the earliest start time is 7am and the latest end time is 7pm.

Please note this is a hybrid role with both office-based and homeworking.

**ABOUT YOU**

**Essential requirements**:

- Exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent organisation skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work flexibly within a team
- Self-motivated and able to use initiative
- Adaptable working approach and ability to multi-task
- PC literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Intermediate Excel skills
- GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) English and Maths

**Desirable requirements**:

- Advanced Excel skills
- Previous administrative experience

**ABOUT THE BENEFITS**

Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work, and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:

- Colleague Bonus Scheme
- Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
- Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme - offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
- Free use of our leisure facilities
- Discounted Center Parcs breaks
- 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
- Access to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
- An Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal matters
- Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications

**Closing date**:28 February 2023 at 12 Noon

**1**st** interviews to be held**:8 March 2023

**2**nd** interviews to be held**:15 or 16 March 2023

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