Trainee Procurement and Business Support Officer
£21.5 - £25 per hourEstimated
Full-time
Working Pattern: Full time Working Arrangement: 36.25 hours per week / Monday to Friday 08:30-17:00 Interview Date/Type: Week commencing 19 October / Microsoft Teams SMART Working: We aim to offer flexibility wherever possible. Many of our colleagues work from home one or more days a week and/or adjust their hours. We call this SMART working - giving you the freedom to shape your working pattern around your life, whilst still delivering great outcomes. Speak with the hiring manager about the range of flexible working options available for this role.
About the Role... STAR Procurement has a vacancy within the team to enable us to build on our success and bring new talent into the service. As a Trainee Procurement and Business Support Officer, you will provide support and assistance to the STAR Procurement team in delivering procurement advice and support to client departments and partner organisations. You will also provide administrative support across STAR and contribute to the Business Improvement function. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your procurement, commercial and business support skills within a collaborative and forward-thinking public sector procurement team.
About You... To be successful at shortlisting stage, you will have GCSE Grades A-C in English and Maths (or equivalent qualification), experience working in a business environment, and good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. You will be organised, able to manage workloads and meet deadlines, and possess strong communication skills. We are looking for someone with attention to detail, analytical and numerical skills, a basic understanding of business and commercial environments, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Additional Information... This advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so please apply as soon as possible. You will have flexibility in terms of hybrid working, with opportunities to work both from home and from the office.
Find Out More.... For the full details of this opportunity, please refer to the role profile linked below. If you have any questions or would like an informal chat you can get in contact with the hiring manager, Nick James at View email address on energyjobsearch.com or on View phone number on energyjobsearch.com. About us... Trafford is a vibrant, inclusive borough at the heart of Greater Manchester. Home to 235,000 residents, four thriving town centres, over 11,000 businesses, and 60+ parks and green spaces. We're a place where community and opportunity meet. With excellent transport links, a proud heritage as the birthplace of the NHS, world-class sporting venues and outstanding schools, Trafford is a fantastic place to live, work, and thrive.
Why Trafford? We're more than just a local authority; we're a team of passionate people committed to making a real difference. We deliver essential services that matter, from education and social care to business support, licensing, libraries and leisure and much more. No matter what your role is with us, you will help us to create a borough where all our "residents, businesses and communities thrive."
Our Culture... Our values are at the heart of everything we do. They're not just words on a wall, they shape how we work together, make decisions, and support each other every day. They help us create a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and inspired to do their best. If you share these values and want your work to have real purpose and impact, Trafford is the perfect place to grow your career.
What you'll love about working with us... Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and work-life balance:
About the Role... STAR Procurement has a vacancy within the team to enable us to build on our success and bring new talent into the service. As a Trainee Procurement and Business Support Officer, you will provide support and assistance to the STAR Procurement team in delivering procurement advice and support to client departments and partner organisations. You will also provide administrative support across STAR and contribute to the Business Improvement function. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your procurement, commercial and business support skills within a collaborative and forward-thinking public sector procurement team.
About You... To be successful at shortlisting stage, you will have GCSE Grades A-C in English and Maths (or equivalent qualification), experience working in a business environment, and good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. You will be organised, able to manage workloads and meet deadlines, and possess strong communication skills. We are looking for someone with attention to detail, analytical and numerical skills, a basic understanding of business and commercial environments, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Additional Information... This advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so please apply as soon as possible. You will have flexibility in terms of hybrid working, with opportunities to work both from home and from the office.
Find Out More.... For the full details of this opportunity, please refer to the role profile linked below. If you have any questions or would like an informal chat you can get in contact with the hiring manager, Nick James at View email address on energyjobsearch.com or on View phone number on energyjobsearch.com. About us... Trafford is a vibrant, inclusive borough at the heart of Greater Manchester. Home to 235,000 residents, four thriving town centres, over 11,000 businesses, and 60+ parks and green spaces. We're a place where community and opportunity meet. With excellent transport links, a proud heritage as the birthplace of the NHS, world-class sporting venues and outstanding schools, Trafford is a fantastic place to live, work, and thrive.
Why Trafford? We're more than just a local authority; we're a team of passionate people committed to making a real difference. We deliver essential services that matter, from education and social care to business support, licensing, libraries and leisure and much more. No matter what your role is with us, you will help us to create a borough where all our "residents, businesses and communities thrive."
Our Culture... Our values are at the heart of everything we do. They're not just words on a wall, they shape how we work together, make decisions, and support each other every day. They help us create a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and inspired to do their best. If you share these values and want your work to have real purpose and impact, Trafford is the perfect place to grow your career.
What you'll love about working with us... Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and work-life balance:
- Generous Leave: Start with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), with options to carry over or buy extra days.
- Flexible Perks: Discounts on car leasing, cycle to work, home tech, plus family friendly policies and hybrid working
- Invest in your future: Join our generous Local Government Pension Scheme for peace of mind.
- Grow with us: We'll support your development at every stage! Through leadership programmes like our EPIC Manager, LEAP into leadership and senior leadership. Plus, you'll have access to specialist qualifications and personal coaching to unlock your full potential.
- Wellbeing First: Guided wellbeing walks and "Tea and Talk" sessions, and events like World Mental Health and National Fitness Day.
- Connect with us: Connect with colleagues through our staff forums or join our Let's Talk events to network, share ideas, and hear about the exciting work happening across our council.
- Be Celebrated: For all your hard work, ideas and contributions through at our annual Time to Shine event, our cheers for peers' scheme or through our EPIC Star Awards.
- Pre-Employment Checks: If offered a role, as a minimum we'll need to verify your right to work in the UK, receive two satisfactory references, and medical check. Some roles may also require a DBS check and/or police vetting, which will be noted on the role profile.
- Please note: We are not a licensed sponsor and will not be able to support with your work visa.
- Privacy Notice: We respect your privacy. For details on how we collect, process, and protect your data, please click here: Recruitment and employment privacy notice | Trafford Council privacy notice | Trafford Council
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