S62​/Procurement Assistant

Band: 3, SCP 5-6 – £25,583 - £25,989 per annum

Position: Procurement Assistant – Full‑time, permanent, 36 hours per week.

Working hours: Monday‑Thursday 8:45 am – 5:00 pm;
Friday 8:45 am – 3:30 pm.

Location: Newtownards Campus

The Procurement Assistant will provide effective administrative and operational support to the College’s procurement function, contributing to the efficient and compliant purchase of goods, services and works in support of the College’s strategic and operational objectives.

The post holder will assist with day‑to‑day administration of procurement activities, supporting the procurement lifecycle from requisition through to order placement and contract administration, working closely with budget holders, suppliers and the Finance team to ensure compliance with financial regulations, public sector procurement legislation and DfE guidance.

The role supports value for money, transparency and audit compliance, contributing to effective financial governance within the College.

• Hold five GCSEs (Grades A‑C) or equivalent, including English Language and Mathematics.
• Minimum of two years’ experience providing administrative support within an office, finance, procurement or business support environment.
• Experience in procurement processes and financial governance (assessed at interview).
• Knowledge of public sector procurement legislation applicable in Northern Ireland (assessed at interview).
• Understanding of Department for the Economy guidance (assessed at interview).
• Strong organisational and communication skills (assessed at interview).

• 23 days annual leave + 12 public holidays (plus 6 additional annual leave days after five years’ service).
• Additional leave around Easter, July and Christmas.
• NILGOSC defined benefiter CARE pension scheme with employer contribution rate of 15.5%.
• Corporate healthcare cash plan scheme.
• Annual free health checks onsite.
• Access to College gym facilities free of charge and discounted membership with partner gyms.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Teachers Credit Union membership.
• Access to hair, nail & beauty salons onsite.
• Continuous Professional Development opportunities via the Learning Academy.