Procurement Administration Apprentice

Holland & Barrett; Forest Hall; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional charity is seeking a Procurement Administration Apprentice to assist with various procurement administrative tasks within their finance function. Applicants should have GCSEs in English and Maths, along with good organisational and communication skills. This temporary post lasts for 18 months and offers extensive support and training. The role includes maintaining filing systems, scheduling meetings, and general admin duties, working 37 hours per week.

Benefits

Wellbeing support

Contributory Pension Scheme

Induction and ongoing training

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to a rewards scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted Nexus Travel Corporate Pop Card

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths required.
• Enthusiastic and willing to learn.
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake procurement administrative activities.
• Maintain paper and electronic filing systems.
• Schedule meetings and perform general administrative duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

GCSE in English (grade 4/C and above)

GCSE in Maths (grade 4/C and above)

Job description

Overview

The Percy Hedley Foundation is one of the largest regional charities supporting people with a range of learning and physical needs. We take a person centred, flexible approach to the care and support we provide. The Percy Hedley Foundation has three main sites providing specialist education, adult day services and residential care to our service users. Our sites are based in Forest Hall, Killingworth, and Jesmond.

We work towards excellence every day and our team members are committed to delivering the very best outcomes for the people we support. Our dynamic and flexible service is tailored to the specific needs of the individual, making it easier to live, learn and be part of a world adapting to change.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Administration Apprentice within the Percy Hedley Foundation, working within our finance function. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and willing to learn, with good attention to detail, organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

As a member of a small team, you will be expected to undertake a wide range of procurement administrative activities as you grow in the role, including maintenance of paper and electronic filing systems, note-taking, photocopying/scanning, meeting scheduling, and other general administrative duties.

You will be regularly supervised and supported to complete your level 3 apprenticeship qualification. You will spend 20% of your time undertaking a special programme of training offered by our training partner.

Qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4/C and above)
• Maths (grade 4/C and above)

Work Details

You will work 37 hours per week:

8.30 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Thursday

8.30 am to 4.00 pm Friday.

The post is temporary for the length of the apprenticeship, typically 18 months.

How to Apply and Contact

For more information, please contact Simon Pearson, Procurement Manager: [e-mail]

Benefits

• Wellbeing support (including occupational health, physio services and counselling services)
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Induction and ongoing training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a rewards scheme designed to save money on shopping
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to discounted Nexus Travel Corporate Pop Card (payments spread over 12 months and deducted from salary each month)

Compliance and Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS and barring checks as well as other employment clearances such as referencing and online checks in line with our regulator’s legislation requirements.

Please note it is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and the Percy Hedley Foundation has the right to respond appropriately.

As a disability confident employer who is registered and accredited by the scheme, we would encourage all applications but please reach out if you require any guidance or support in your application.

This role is classed as regulated activity as it involves working directly with children and/or vulnerable adults. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-declaration form prior to interview.

Application Window

Please access the following link for our vulnerable adults protection policy:

This advert will close at midnight on 30th September 2025 with interviews anticipated to take place soon after.