Responsible Procurement Apprentice

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Undertake a development programme leading to a Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship. Actively take part in your own development plan under the guidance of the Responsible Procurement Manager and the training provider. To understand the responsible procurement commitments in the Responsibe Procurement Policy, the Procurement Code and other responsible procurement policies. Support the Responsible Procurement Officer to keep the Responsible Procurement Commitments log up to date and gather case studies for the Responsible Procurement Impact Report. Contribute to the maintenance of the Responsible Procurement Toolkit including its availability and accessibility to users across the City Corporation. Support the Responsible Procurement team research innovative solutions to reduce carbon emissions. Support the supplier diversity strategy e.g. planning events like business opportunity days, promoting MSDUK through internal communications, and looking for other ways to reach diverse suppliers. Take part in meetings and communicate with stakeholders to promote the responsible procurement commitments Actively seek to implement the City of London’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy in relation to the duties of the post, and at all times give due regard to the health and safety of both themselves and others when carrying out their duties. Actively seek to implement the City of London’s Equal Opportunity Policy and the objective to promote equality of opportunity in relation to the duties of the post. You may occasionally be asked to support other tasks that align with your role and development.

Training:

You will be supported to achieve the Business Administration Level 3 apprenticeship. Theoretical training will be Biweekly with the support of the training provider. Practical training and support will be given in the workplace allowing you to embed your learning in the working environment. You will receive hours 6 per week to support with your apprenticeship studies. 

Training Outcome:

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, we aim to offer the opportunity to progress to a level 3 apprenticeship, then a permanent role within the team if a position is available. Alternatively, we shall endeavour to secure an alternative position within the City of London Corporation. 

Employer Description:
The City Corporation with a rich history that precedes parliament, the City Corporation has been an ever constant throughout history adapting in order to meet modern demands of the City it serves, and is home to some of the world’s most striking modern architecture. The City of London Corporation forms part of London as a whole, along with the 32 London Boroughs who have responsibility for local government services within their local area. Based at the Guildhall the City Corporation looks after and promotes the City of London.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 9:15am - 5pm core hours. Flexibility will be required for business needs. The role is 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Non judgemental,Patience