Apprentice Procurement Support Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
2-year fixed term Apprentice Procurement Support Officer.
Are you enthusiastic, well-motivated individual who possesses excellent communication and organisational skills as well as a keen eye for detail.
Due to growth and as a result of a previous successful apprentice programme we are looking for an Apprentice Procurement Support Officer, to join the Healthcare Procurement & Market Management Team. The team of 19 provides end to end procurement support and advice to a wide array of customers across the health sector including NHS England and North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. No previous experience is necessary as full training and support will be provided from our highly experienced team; however, the successful candidate should be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the role.
This post will prove an opportunity to apply for a permanent post with ongoing continuous development providing successful achievement of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) qualification level 4 at the end of the 2-year period.
We offer hybrid working in this role meaning that the successful candidate will work from a mixture of locations including home, NECS offices and customer locations, the candidates base will be either Newburn in Newcastle or John Snow House in Durham. Frequent travel may be required for the post however reasonable adjustments can be made.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Apprentice Procurement Support Officer roles across North of England Commissioning Support's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,053 - £32,934 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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