Apprentice - Procurement Support Officer

**Organisation**
- Southampton City Council**Service Area**
- Contracting & Procurement**Job Location**
- Civic Centre**Contract Length**
- Fixed term up to 18 months**Work Hours**
- Full time 37 hours per week**Salary**
- £23,657 per annum**Closing Date**
- 02/12/2024**Job Reference**
- 15289- Job Description and Person SpecificationWe have an exciting opportunity for a Fixed Term, Full Time, Apprentice Procurement Support Officer to join Southampton City Council (SCC) in the Procurement Services team.

**About Apprenticeship Opportunities**:
Apprenticeships are an exciting way to develop your career. At Southampton City Council we are keen to invest in people, apprentices are a valuable part of our workforce and the future of the council.

As an apprentice you will be receiving practical and professional training right from the start. Working alongside experienced colleagues who will supervise your development and a dedicated mentor providing support and guidance throughout your training. You will have regular reviews with your manager and tutor so you know how you are doing and can gain support with any activities to help you progress.

An apprenticeship is a real job, with real responsibilities and along with a competitive salary an apprenticeship will provide you with many benefits including;
- Paid time off for holidays and a pension scheme
- A career path so you can progress to the next level
- On and off the job training
- The achievement of a nationally recognised qualification while you work.

At Southampton City Council we are committed to paying Foundation Living Wage as a minimum and we believe apprentices should also be paid fairly. Your salary as an apprentice will be £23,657 annually and may increase in line with any national rise in Foundation Living Wage.

**“Southampton - a city of opportunity where everyone thrives”**

**About the role**:
Our Enabling Services Directorate is central to delivering the council’s ambitious and challenging agenda and is underpinned by a business partnering approach to working with the wider council and our partners to deliver successful outcomes for our customers.

Located within Contracting and Procurement, the team take a lead role in ensuring the council obtains high quality goods, services, and works from our supply chain.

A typical week could involve a wide range of activities such as:

- Learning new skills and studying for your qualification.
- Leading small procurement projects (with support and mentoring)
- Arranging for contracts to be executed.
- Ensuring compliance with procurement regulations and internal governance processes.
- Communicating with stakeholders such as colleagues and suppliers.
- Helping colleagues develop and deliver plans to manage commercial risk and issues.

**About you**:
We are seeking dynamic, pragmatic, and knowledgeable individuals who are solution-focused, with an eye for innovation and can ask the right questions at the right time.

Central to this are excellent communication and interpersonal skills together with the ability to build and develop professional relationships across the council and beyond

We are looking for a confident and conscientious¿individual to undertake the role of¿Apprentice Procurement Support Officer.

In this role you will learn about and contribute to the sourcing of the council’s most important contracts.

**W**hat we can offer you**:
Here at SCC we have a range of different perks and benefits, a few examples can be found below.
- A generous local government pension scheme.
- Flexible working (role dependant). Up to 13 days of Flexi Leave.
- Hybrid working arrangements (role dependant).
- 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays.
- Online Benefits - salary sacrifice schemes, benefits and discounts.
- Great local transport links.
- Employee assistance programme with access to our health wellbeing and support.

**F**or further information on our benefits package please visit**:Employee benefits (southampton.gov.uk)**

**Interview Arrangements**:
Interviews are expected to commence on Wednesday 11th December 2024.

**Contact details for informal discussion**:
**Recruitment contact details**:
Tel: 023 8083 4033

**For more information about SCC please visit **Southampton City Council**
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