4 DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL jobs in England & Wales

Supporting documents Procurement Apprentice Role Profile.docx (108.09 KB) Procurement Apprenticeship Supporting Information.docx (98.76 KB) Procurement Apprenticeship Known Risks.docx (99.76 KB) Procurement Apprenticeship Advert.docx (93.44 KB)

This role is part of NEPO's Regional Procurement Apprenticeship Programme which aims to develop and nurture talented individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds to become the public sector procurement professionals of the future. You will be based at the Town Hall, Darlington and train with a cohort of procurement apprentices in the Tees Valley. The role is diverse, and your responsibilities will increase as you progress through the programme. The role is fixed term for 42 months and you will undertake the following qualifications via hybrid training, taking you from a Level 4 qualification, right through to Level 6 MCIPS status. Selection Process Shortlisted candidates will be invited to take part in an online written assessment

• (which you can do from home) on Monday 25th August 2025.
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• Don't worry if you do not have a suitable device at home, let us know when we invite you to the assessment and we can arrange for you to do it at a Council building.)
If successful candidates will be invited to interview on 9th/10th September 2025 at the Town Hall, Feethams, Darlington DL1 QT.

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, applicants will have the opportunity to apply for a position across the 12 North East local authorities (subject to recruitment processes). The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:
• 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
• Flexi-time scheme
• Flexible working
• Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
• Staff equality forums
• Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
• Physiotherapy service
• Confidential counselling service
• Great wellbeing offer
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
• Local and National retailer discounts
• Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
• Arriva Employee Travel Club