What if you could start your career in procurement at one of the UK's largest charities, learning from experienced professionals while making a real difference from day one? As a Procurement Assistant at Alzheimer's Society, you'll provide essential support that keeps our procurement function running smoothly - working with colleagues, managing critical data, and gaining hands‑on experience in how procurement drives value in our mission to end the devastation caused by dementia.
About the opportunity
As a Procurement Assistant within our Finance & Assurance directorate, you'll be part of a dynamic team that's transforming how we deliver financial partnership across the organisation. We're on an ambitious journey to become the Society's single point of financial truth – trusted partners and credible experts who enable the organisation to make faster, better‑informed decisions. This is where you'll build your procurement expertise while making a meaningful impact, where your support enables our procurement team to focus on what matters most: transforming lives affected by dementia.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the start of their procurement career or looking to move into the field. You'll be the person who supports Procurement Officers and Business Partners to deliver their work across the Society, from major strategic projects to day‑to‑day operational needs. You'll handle a broad remit of work, from keeping records organised and gathering data that spots efficiency opportunities, to helping design how we communicate with colleagues across the organisation. It's a role that gives you genuine insight into procurement in action at a major charity, building knowledge and experience that will set you up for future success. You'll also collaborate closely with other Assistants and Trainees across Finance & Assurance, bringing fresh thinking about how we can work together more seamlessly and support colleagues even better.
The Apprenticeship Opportunity
* Two qualifications in one – you'll gain both the apprenticeship standard qualification and Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) certification.
* Clear progression pathway – with the option to progress onto Level 4 if desired.
* Manageable timescales – the programme typically takes between 13‑15 months to complete.
* Flexible start – learners can commence the apprenticeship within 3 months of starting the role.
* Professional development – structured learning combined with on‑the‑job experience.
Supporting Procurement Officers and Business Partners to deliver high‑quality contract management and advice to colleagues across the Society, with a focus on driving efficiencies.
* Managing procurement records, files and documentation with accuracy and care, ensuring information is accessible and well‑organised.
* Providing administrative support to the procurement team and wider directorate, including scheduling and minuting meetings.
* Gathering and analysing procurement data to help identify efficiency opportunities and support senior colleagues with recommendations.
* Helping colleagues across the Society navigate and understand our procurement processes through creative engagement approaches.
* Working collaboratively with other Assistants and Trainees across Finance & Assurance to address duplication, streamline administration, and improve how we support the Society.
About you
* Have lived in England for the last 3 years.
* Be aged 16 or above (there is no upper age limit).
* Spend more than 50 % of your time working in England.
* Not hold a higher qualification in the same subject area as the apprenticeship.
You're someone who's organised, eager to learn, and excited about building a career in procurement. You understand that great support work isn't just about completing tasks. It's about being proactive, spotting opportunities to improve processes, and helping teams work more effectively. You're comfortable with data and administration, and you're keen to understand the bigger picture of how procurement drives value.
* Good organisational and administrative skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage records, files and documentation accurately.
* Good numerical and analytical abilities, comfortable working with data to support reporting and identify opportunities for improvement.
* Effective communication skills, able to engage with colleagues at different levels and help them navigate procurement processes.
* Enthusiasm for learning and development, with a genuine interest in building procurement knowledge and expertise over time.
* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, taking initiative while also thriving as part of a team.
* Proficiency with standard IT systems and a willingness to learn finance or procurement software (existing experience with finance systems would be beneficial but not essential).
Dementia is the UK's biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.
At Alzheimer's Society, we're the UK's leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be. Together with our supporters, we're working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.
Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under‑represented at Alzheimer's Society. We want everyone we work with – as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support – to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society. Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, internal employee forum and Employee Lived Experience network groups help us promote inclusion and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people.
Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work‑life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.
We are committed to safer recruitment and ensuring the welfare of those we work with. Due to the nature of some of our roles, we might need to carry out a DBS check at the relevant level.
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