Are you ready to launch your career in procurement and make a real impact in local government? Dudley Council are seeking two motivated and detail-oriented Apprentice Procurement Assistants to join our dynamic Procurement team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience while contributing to the Council’s strategic goals and supporting the delivery of best value in Council contracts. These apprenticeships are your launchpad into a professional career in public sector procurement. For your application to be considered please complete and upload the document 'Apprentice Procurement Assistant Application Questions' on your application form ( in the submitted document section). Failure to upload will result in your application not being considered. About the Role As an Apprentice Procurement Assistant, you will: Support the Procurement team in tender preparation, contract awards, and compliance with procurement legislation. Assist in delivering social value, modernising procurement processes, and maintaining performance indicators. Work with the Council’s e-procurement system (In-Tend) and contribute to contract register and spend analysis. Engage with suppliers, conduct market research, and support strategic supplier relationships. Collaborate with neighbouring authorities and support market engagement events. What We’re Looking For We’re looking for someone who: Has a minimum of 5 GCSEs (grade 4 or above), including Maths and English, and A Levels - grades CCC or above or equivalent further higher educational qualification Is highly numerate, analytical, and proficient in MS Office. Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Is self-motivated, organised, and able to manage workloads and meet deadlines. Demonstrates a commitment to equality, diversity, and continuous professional development. What we offer: A structured training programme leading to a professional qualification. A competitive salary throughout the apprenticeship. 30 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays). Flexible working arrangements where possible. 37 hours per week. Salary: £25,584 – £27,269 (depending on experience) Location: Dudley Although most work is undertaken in core office hours you will be expected to work flexibly and outside of core office hours to ensure service delivery when required. Interviews for these posts are to be held during week commencing 21st July 2025. For more information on the role please contact tim.robbins@dudley.gov.uk So that we can demonstrate Dudley’s commitment to diversity and inclusion and to improve bias in the recruitment process that could create barriers for candidates. Your personal data will be anonymised when you apply, to ensure that you comply with our anonymisation process, please ensure you have removed your name and date of birth from any attachments prior to uploading them to your application. Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK. Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK. If you require support completing an online or paper application form and or interview techniques, please contact Dudley Adult and Community Learning on 01384 818 143 or acl@dudley.gov.uk who can support with Digital Skills and Job Applications. If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk If you are experiencing a problem whilst applying for a position, please follow the link below to the WM Jobs Help Page in the first instance https://help.wmjobs.co.uk/ If the WM Jobs Help Page does not resolve your issue then please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk Dudley Council will check the information that you have provided against any details already held for accuracy and completeness. The Council will check, share and cross match your information both internally within the council and with external organisations to protect public funds and prevent or detect crime, only where the law allows us to do so. The Council’s full Privacy and Disclaimer Statement can be accessed on the website at https://www.dudley.gov.uk/privacy-disclaimer-statement/ N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications LI-DMBC2019 Attached documents Apprentice Procurement Assistant Published Job Description.docx Apprentice Procurement Assistant Application Questions.docx Benefits List Apprentice Procurement Assistant Published Person Specification.docx