Overview
We currently have an exciting developmental opportunity within our IT Procurement team. Key duties will include: Undertaking a development programme (on-site and off-site) including participation in required training and learning leading to a Business Administration Apprenticeship qualification. Maintain accurate digital records and databases Schedule appointments and manage calendars Assisting with the raising and receipting of Purchase Orders, checking and processing of invoices, within in a timely manner Assisting with the calculation and processing of recharges of certain costs back to the business; including hardware, software and telephony. Assist with Freedom of Information requests Other Ad Hoc duties as and when required by the team or managers.
Responsibilities
* Maintain accurate digital records and databases
* Schedule appointments and manage calendars
* Assist with the raising and receipting of Purchase Orders, checking and processing of invoices in a timely manner
* Assist with the calculation and processing of recharges of certain costs back to the business; including hardware, software and telephony
* Assist with Freedom of Information requests
* Other Ad Hoc duties as required by the team or managers
Qualifications and requirements
* GCSE English and Maths (Grade 9-4) / A-D) or equivalent Level 1 or Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths
* Must be able to meet the above, as a minimum requirement of the training provider to access the Business Administration Apprenticeship programme
* Good knowledge of Microsoft applications such as Word and Excel
* An understanding of good customer service standards
* Good attention to detail
* Able to accept and deal with changing priorities related to both their own work and to the organisation
* Ability to work in a busy, varied and pressurised environment
* Demonstrate good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms
* Good interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal
* Ability to build and maintain positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation
* Ability to work as part of a team but also to work on your own initiative with minimal supervision
About Trafford Council
Trafford Council and its partners in the public, private and third sectors have a Vision which sees us working together to close inequality gaps and maximise Trafford's huge potential. Our vision: Trafford where all our residents, businesses and communities thrive. Trafford is a lively, prosperous place to put down roots and build a career. The council and Trafford schools employ around 8,000 people, who are central to making the area great. In return for their commitment, the council offers its employees development opportunities, as well as a fair and flexible workplace. The council is a Living Wage Employer.
Salary and working pattern
Salary range: Band 1 SCP 2-3 (£24,413 - £24,796 per annum). Trafford council is a Living Wage Employer - this means that we pay all our staff a minimum of the Real Living Wage rate which is currently £12.60 per hour. For any periods where our lowest hourly rate drops below the Real Living Wage rate applicable at the time, we provide an hourly supplement to increase pay to this level. This applies to staff who are on the lowest pay point of our Band 1 grade. Working Pattern: Full Time, 36.25 hours per week. Contract type: Fixed term 18-24 months. We will offer flexibility where we can. Many of our colleagues can work from home for one or more days a week and/or they flex the hours they work. We call this SMART working, and it gives you the option to flex your days and hours so you can fit your work around your life and life around your work.
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