Procurement Apprentice

Commercial Services is an integral part of the Enabling Services Directorate at Staffordshire Police, and their purpose is to ensure our operational colleagues are supported with the correct tools to be able to deliver their critical jobs. The Commercial Services department currently consists of a team of staff working across Procurement, Purchasing, Insurance and Sustainability. There is currently an exciting new role within our Commercial Services Team, as a Procurement Apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity where you will work within a shared services Procurement Team who are responsible for delivery to Staffordshire Police, Staffordshire Fire & Rescue and the Staffordshire Commissioner's Office. Alongside ten other Procurement and Commercial specialists, you will be supported in working towards your procurement qualifications whilst also having time to practice the theory within the procurement department. You will be regarded as a trusted commercial expert offering your learnings from your studies in the procurement activity you will undertake. You'll work closely with colleagues at all levels, and ensure that value for money is achieved, but also keep the organisation's compliant with all contractual work against public sector procurement legislation. In return, you will work with a supportive and energetic team whom will offer shared knowledge and peer support, demonstrating fantastic teamwork! You will report to one of our Procurement Managers or Senior Procurement Officer, who will support and guide you to ensure you are at your most able to deliver the full role and get the support required whilst studying in your apprenticeship. The team approach is one of working together in a flexible and agile way to deliver results. With our overall objective being to provide commercial excellence delivering contracts that offer value for money, are fit for purpose and successfully meet the needs of the organisations. We understand the importance of work / life balance and therefore offer flexible working hours and hybrid agile working. Further details of the key tasks, responsibilities can be found within the role profile.

Staffordshire Police is continually striving to deliver the best possible service for the county's residents, businesses and visitors. It is a fast-paced organisation, adaptive to modern policing needs and open to continual improvement. Everyone who works for the force has an important role to play in shaping the future of Staffordshire Police. The force seeks people who will champion new ways of working, be collaborative and agile and represent in a fair and ethical manner those that Staffordshire Police serves.

Pension Scheme - Employers Pension contribution 21.5% Staffordshire Pension Fund -

• Generous holiday entitlement, plus Bank Holidays.
• Flexible / Agile Working
• Sick pay scheme
• Fostering friendly policy
• Family friendly policies - maternity, paternity, parental leave, adoption, disability leave and carers leave
• Access to health and wellbeing support
• Eye care vouchers
• On site Gyms
• Staff associations
• Reward and Recognition
• Blue light Card
• Flexible working options
• Training and development opportunities
• Car lease scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free Parking at selected sites
• Onsite catering facilities
• Access to Staff Networks
• Union support
• Financial products and services
Please note that applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified/experienced individuals. However prior consideration will be given to applications from individuals who are 'at risk' and employed by Staffordshire Police. If an appointment is made from that at risk group, the post may be withdrawn. In this event, a representative from the People Services team will notify any affected applicants. Staffordshire Police is fully supportive of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and strives to employ a workforce that represents the community we serve.