Apprentice Procurement Operations Support Officer

Overview

Apprentice supporting procurement system operations, data integrity and stakeholder tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• system ops
• data entry
• service management
• contract support
• stakeholder engagement
• compliance support

Tasks

-System Operations & Data Integrity - help keep our Procurement System up to date by entering accurate data and checking supplier information. -Team Collaboration - work with your team to get things done together. -Study time allocation of 6 hours per week. -Service Level Management - help process requests from staff and make sure they're completed on time. -Contracting & Category Support - help check contract information is correct across different areas. -Stakeholder Engagement - work with colleagues across the business and provide a helpful, professional service. -Technical Compliance Support - work with stakeholders to make sure rules and regulations are followed. -Development of key technical and behavioural competencies to support your career progression. -Administrative & Project Support - support the team with admin tasks like raising support tickets and making sure issues get solved. -Policy & Compliance Assistance - work with the Policy and Compliance Manager to learn how procurement rules work and provide support.

Requirements

• excel
• salesforce
• procurement qualification
• customer service
• communication
• teamwork

What You Bring

Do you want to start your career in Procurement, learn how systems work, and gain a qualification at the same time? You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in the UK for the duration of your employment. We're looking for an Apprentice Procurement Operations Support Officer to join our Group Procurement Team in our London office. This is a great chance to get hands-on experience in Procurement (buying goods and services for a business). You'll learn how our Procurement System (on the Salesforce platform) works, help keep it running smoothly, and support the wider team. You'll pick up technical skills, professional knowledge, and confidence while working in a supportive environment. -Good basic IT skills (e.g. using Word, Excel, Outlook). -Experience of customer service (any environment, e.g. retail, hospitality, volunteering). -Confident using spreadsheets or databases. -Organised and able to manage time effectively. -A nationally recognised qualification in procurement and supply. -Willingness to learn new skills and complete the apprenticeship qualification. -Ability to work with others and build positive working relationships. -Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or Clarion -Good written and verbal communication skills. -Previous experience in an office or admin role. -Up to 24 months of structured learning. -Able to work accurately with attention to detail. -Team Player: Works well as a member of a group -Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well -Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

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Benefits

As part of our apprenticeship recruitment process, all candidates are required to attend a Building Futures session. This bespoke 3-4-hour programme is designed to help us get to know our candidates better and ensure they are prepared and ready for an apprenticeship. We're proud to support equality, diversity, and work-life balance, offering flexible working options including part-time roles and job shares. This is a hybrid role with a base location at our London, Greater London House office. Candidates will be expected to work from the office at least two days per week. Building Futures is an important first step in your apprenticeship journey with us - helping you to explore and prepare for your final interview Apprenticeship Opportunity This is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start your career in procurement, gain hands-on experience with a Procurement system, and contribute to the housing sector. Salary: £25,927 per annum -Matched pension contributions up to 7.5% with generous life assurance. -25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) -Flexible and agile working arrangements. You will be required to attend the office at least once a week. Our London office locations are in Highbury and Islington and Mornington Crescent. -Company Bonus Scheme -Eye Care Vouchers -Free Counselling & Legal Advice -Holiday Trading Scheme -Flexible benefits scheme including healthcare, dental, cycle to work, and more. -Interest-Free Season Ticket Loans -Life Event Leave -Be part of a supportive and structured apprenticeship programme to support your development and progression

About Clarion Housing Group

-Today stands as the UK’s largest housing association, serving around 360,000 residents across more than 170 local authorities. -Its development arm, Latimer, delivers over 1,500 new homes a year, with two-thirds aimed at affordable tenures. -Surplus funds are channelled back into maintenance and community initiatives. -In 2023-24 alone, £418 million was invested in improving existing homes while its charitable arm supported thousands with employment and financial resilience programs. -The nearly 4,000-strong team partners with hundreds of employers annually to embed social value and regenerate neighbourhoods. -Unusual for a housing association, issues sustainability bonds and holds a top G1/V2 regulatory rating for financial health and governance.

Sector Specialisms

Interview Process

-attend building futures session on 15 dec (11am‑3pm) at the london office -final interview via microsoft teams on 18 & 19 dec 2025

Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship; applicants must be eligible to work in the uk