Apprentice Procurement Assistant

About You

Ready to start your career while earning a salary and gaining a professional qualification?

We're looking for someone with potential, not experience. If you're curious, motivated and eager to learn, this could be the perfect opportunity to launch your career in procurement while making a real difference to communities across Great Britain.

Whether you're finishing school or college, considering an alternative to full-time university, or taking your first step into a professional career, this apprenticeship could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

You don't need any previous procurement experience. We're looking for someone with enthusiasm, a willingness to learn and a positive attitude. If you enjoy solving problems, working with people and developing new skills, we'll provide the training, support and mentoring to help you succeed.

• Is keen to learn and develop new skills.
• Has good communication and organisational skills.
• Enjoys solving problems and finding practical solutions.
• Pays attention to detail and takes pride in doing a good job.
• Can build positive relationships with colleagues and external suppliers.
• Shares our values and wants to make a positive difference.

Most importantly, you'll be excited to learn, ready to embrace new challenges and motivated to build a rewarding long‑term career.

How an organisation like the Mining Remediation Authority purchases the goods, services and contracts it needs to operate is fascinating – and that’s what you’ll learn about. This apprenticeship will develop your skills in sourcing, purchasing and managing the products, services and contracts that support our mission across England, Scotland and Wales.

You will support the procurement of specialist mining surveys, habitat surveys, emergency response services, professional consultancy support, office services and major construction projects worth millions of pounds. Working alongside experienced procurement professionals, you will gain hands‑on experience while studying toward your apprenticeship qualification.

You will help ensure the organisation receives the right goods and services, at the right quality, at the right time, while achieving value for money and supporting our environmental and sustainability goals.

This is more than just an apprenticeship – it’s an opportunity to earn while you learn, gain a recognised qualification and build a career with a supportive and inclusive organisation that makes a real difference across Great Britain.

Role location:
Hybrid working (on average 2 days working out of our Mansfield office)

Final date to receive applications: 2nd August 2026

Sifting date: 3rd August 2026

Interviews: 17th August 2026 (If you are unavailable on this date, unfortunately we will not be able to offer alternatives)

Successful candidates must pass basic security checks and will be subject to UK Immigration requirements.

• Flexibility that fits your life – hybrid working and flexibility in how you manage your time
• Financial security for your future – including a pension with up to 29% employer contribution
• Time to recharge – 27.5 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to flex more days
• Support through life’s big moments – generous family leave and flexibility when you need it most
• Opportunities to grow – funded learning, development and professional subscriptions
• Wellbeing support you can use every day – including a monthly wellbeing allowance, confidential support and practical health benefits

Find out more about our full range of benefits and what it’s like to work with us here.

At the Mining Remediation Authority, we make a real difference to people and places across Great Britain. From managing mining hazards to protecting the environment, our work keeps communities safe. We’re also playing an exciting role in the future of energy, helping to unlock mine water heat as a sustainable source to support the UK’s net zero ambitions. Our people are knowledgeable, collaborative and committed to doing the right thing for each other and for the communities we serve.

You’ll be joining an organisation that’s proud of the impact we make. We’re supportive, inclusive and genuinely care about delivering the right outcomes for communities across England, Scotland and Wales. Discover more about our work in our Business Plan.

We’re committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from everyone.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants and those from minority ethnic backgrounds who meet the minimum criteria.

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