Overview
interactive investor is an award-winning investment platform that puts its customers in control of their financial future. We have been helping investors for nearly 30 years and are the UK's number one flat-fee investment platform, with assets under administration approaching £75 billion and over 450,000 customers. For a simple, flat monthly fee we provide a secure home for pensions, ISAs and investments, with a wide choice of over 20,000 UK and international investment options. We also bring impartial, expert content from award-winning financial journalists and a highly engaged community of investors.
Purpose of the Role: Working within the ii Finance team, this apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a highly regulated, fast-paced environment, while working towards a nationally recognised qualification. As an apprentice, you will work closely with the Vendor Manager to support the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, help assess and manage third-party risks, and ensure our supply chain complies with internal policies, frameworks and external regulatory requirements (e.g. FCA, Data Protection and operational resilience guidelines).
Responsibilities
* Procurement & Supplier Risk Management: assist stakeholders with sourcing events (e.g. RFP, RFI) across categories including IT services, Marketing and Operations
* Support the development of consistent procurement processes and procedures
* Help maintain ii's Third-Party supplier database and ensure accuracy
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand Third-Party requirements and ensure value-for-money procurement decisions
* Support onboarding of new Third Parties, including due diligence and risk assessments
* Monitor supplier performance and escalate any service issues or risks
* Assist in gathering and analysing supplier risk data (e.g. financial stability, cybersecurity posture)
* Help ensure suppliers comply with relevant regulations and internal controls
* Administrative & Reporting Duties: maintain accurate records of procurement activities and risk assessments
* Assist in preparing management reports/dashboards on key third-party performance and risk exposure
* Help track contract renewals, expiry dates, and key contractual obligations
* Collate relevant management information for internal/external audits
* Assist with internal training and attestation of ii's Supplier Risk Management Policies and Framework
* Support stakeholders with general requests and contract change requirements
About the Apprenticeship
* Level 3 Procurement & Supply Assistant apprenticeship with development of technical knowledge
* Understanding of procurement and contract lifecycle management
* Techniques for assessing and managing third-party risks in a highly regulated financial services environment
* Competency in the systems, tools and processes specific to the role
* Regulatory compliance frameworks such as FCA requirements for third-party risk, Operational Resilience, and ESG considerations
* Communication and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders
By the end of the apprenticeship, you will achieve the Level 3 Procurement & Supply Chain Assistant apprenticeship plus the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Level 3 Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations. Typically, the apprenticeship will take around 18 months to complete.
Requirements
Eligibility Criteria:
* To apply for this role, you will need to be at least 18 years old as of 1st October 2025
* Be a UK/EEA citizen or have lived in the UK/EEA continuously for the last 3 years
* Eligible to work in the UK and not in full-time education
* Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent) grades A* to C (new grades 9 to 4)
* Must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level in a similar subject
Benefits
Please note: We will do our utmost to respond to all applicants. However, due to high volume of applications, if you haven’t been contacted within 30 days of application, please consider unsuccessful. interactive investor operates in accordance with the UK Equality Act 2010. We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, disabilities, gender identities, marital status, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and making reasonable adjustments where needed to support disabled applicants. We actively prevent all forms of discrimination, harassment, and victimisation.
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