Location: Trafford Town Hall, Talbot Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 0TH 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 Working hours 36.25 per week Contract type Fixed term 18 24 months We will offer flexibility where we can if you are interested in a role, please speak to the recruiting manager about what flexibility they might consider. 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. Application deadline Wednesday, 1 st October 2025 Interview date w/c 13 th October 2025 Interview type In person About the Role 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 About you This role is ideal for someone who is organised, eager to learn, and interested in a career in IT, procurement or administration within a Local Government environment. You'll gain valuable hands-on experience and work towards a recognised qualification in Business Administration. You will have: 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 be able 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. Skills and abilities 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 us 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. Contact Details For an informal chat about the role, please contact Jo Edwards: jo.edwards@trafford.gov.uk About the benefits You will be welcomed into a friendly environment where your personal and professional development will be encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work and grow in a people-centered and values-based organisation that promotes a positive permission culture. Your opinions matter so you will have the opportunity to shape how we do things here at Trafford. To learn more about Trafford as a place to work visit and t o view more about our awards and benefits please visit: Trafford - Benefits | www.inploi.com (greater.jobs) OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment - greater.jobs | www.inploi.com For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Please note we are not a licensed sponsor. Privacy Notice - The Council needs to hold and process information about employees, workers and other individuals as appropriate, for various reasons. With the General Data Protection Regulations coming into force we have in place a new privacy notice for staff, contractors, volunteers, trainees, those on work experience and job applicants. To find out more, please click here: Recruitment & Employment Privacy Notice (trafford.gov.uk)