Trainee Procurement and Business Support Officer

Working Pattern: Full time

Working Arrangement: 36.25 hours per week / Monday to Friday 08:30-17:00

Interview Date/Type: Week commencing 19 October / Microsoft Teams

SMART Working: We aim to offer flexibility wherever possible. Many of our colleagues work from home one or more days a week and/or adjust their hours. We call this SMART working - giving you the freedom to shape your working pattern around your life, whilst still delivering great outcomes. Speak with the hiring manager about the range of flexible working options available for this role.

STAR Procurement has a vacancy within the team to enable us to build on our success and bring new talent into the service. As a Trainee Procurement and Business Support Officer, you will provide support and assistance to the STAR Procurement team in delivering procurement advice and support to client departments and partner organisations. You will also provide administrative support across STAR and contribute to the Business Improvement function.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your procurement, commercial and business support skills within a collaborative and forward-thinking public sector procurement team.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, you will have GCSE Grades A-C in English and Maths (or equivalent qualification), experience working in a business environment, and good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. You will be organised, able to manage workloads and meet deadlines, and possess strong communication skills. We are looking for someone with attention to detail, analytical and numerical skills, a basic understanding of business and commercial environments, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

You will have flexibility in terms of hybrid working, with opportunities to work both from home and from the office.

If you have any questions or would like an informal chat you can get in contact with the hiring manager, Nick James at Nick.

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Trafford is a vibrant, inclusive borough at the heart of Greater Manchester. Home to 235,000 residents, four thriving town centres, over 11,000 businesses, and 60+ parks and green spaces. We’re a place where community and opportunity meet. With excellent transport links, a proud heritage as the birthplace of the NHS, world-class sporting venues and outstanding schools, Trafford is a fantastic place to live, work, and thrive.

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They help us create a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and inspired to do their best. If you share these values and want your work to have real purpose and impact, Trafford is the perfect place to grow your career.

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and work-life balance:

• Generous Leave: Start with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), with options to carry over or buy extra days.
• Flexible Perks: Discounts on car leasing, cycle to work, home tech, plus family friendly policies and hybrid working
• Invest in your future: Join our generous Local Government Pension Scheme for peace of mind.
• Grow with us: We'll support your development at every stage! Through leadership programmes like our EPIC Manager, LEAP into leadership and senior leadership. Plus, you'll have access to specialist qualifications and personal coaching to unlock your full potential.
• Wellbeing First: Guided wellbeing walks and “Tea and Talk” sessions, and events like World Mental Health and…