Procurement Support Apprentice (Procurement and Supply Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship)

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Procurement Support Apprentice (Procurement and Supply Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship)

We have an excellent opportunity for a Procurement and Supply Assistant Apprentice to join our team at Wokingham Borough Council on a full-time, 18-month fixed-term contract.

As a Procurement Support Apprentice, you will play a key role in supporting the Procurement and Contracts team. This role will involve assisting with the procurement of goods, works and services, supporting contract management, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures. You will help maintain accurate records, liaise with suppliers, and contribute to the delivery of value for money across the Council’s procurement activities.

You will check information is correct and ensure procurement processes are followed in line with the Council’s policy and relevant legislation.

Apprenticeship

The successful candidate will undertake the Level 3 Procurement and Supply Assistant apprenticeship delivered by Oxford Professional Education.

You will need to be confident using Microsoft Office and willing to learn new procurement systems. You should be an excellent communicator, self-motivated with a positive outlook, and have strong attention to detail.

Benefits:

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 5 years’ continuous local government service), plus Bank Holidays
• Excellent local government pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
• A range of local & lifestyle discounts
• Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
• Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes
• And much more!

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the procurement of goods, services, and works in accordance with the Council’s procurement policies and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining accurate procurement records, ensuring the Council meets its statutory duties relation to transparency obligations in the Procurement Act.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, suppliers, and stakeholders in clear and professional language.
• Proactively provide advice to service areas in delivering the Council’s Procurement pipeline and make recommendations to enhance procurement processes and value for money.
• Ensure procurement activities are completed accurately and in a timely manner, providing advice and guidance as required.
• Maintain a good understanding of procurement legislation and applicable guidelines.

Candidate Requirements:

• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams.
• Ability to communicate well with others, both in person and in writing.
• Ability to study and learn from a training programme.
• Experience of working with suppliers or in a procurement environment (desirable).
• Experience of administering processes to tight timescales and with a high level of accuracy.
• Able to work effectively within a team.

Apprenticeship Requirements: You must have been a UK, EEA, or EU resident for at least the past three years to undertake this training programme.

If you do not have a Level 2 or equivalent in Maths and English, you will be required to work towards achieving these qualifications as part of your apprenticeship.

Our Area

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. We’re home to a range of high-performing schools, a host of international businesses, and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities, and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

If you think this role would suit you and you would like further information, please contact us.

Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 26 October 2025, 11pm
Interview Date: Week commencing 10 November 2025 (subject to change)

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful. Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.