Procurement Administrator

Due to expansion within the Procurement Team, we are looking for a full time Procurement Administrator.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has an interest in starting a career within Procurement. This role offers on the job training, as well as the addition of completing a recognised Level 3 CIPS Procurement qualification which will be fully funded.

You will work in a team who have a wealth of public sector procurement knowledge and experience who will support you in developing your knowledge and skills.

The Procurement Team provide support with and oversee the Procurement of goods, works and services in an ethical and legally compliant manner, so if this sounds like something you may be interested in learning about then we would encourage you to complete the application form.

As the Procurement Administrator in our Procurement department you will:

• Act as the main point of contact for the Procurement Team; directing calls and messages from the general procurement mailbox to the relevant Procurement Officer or Senior Procurement Officer.
• Provide general administrative support to the Procurement Manager such as producing reports and collating information.
• Support with the development and maintenance of systems such as SharePoint and the Procurement Connect Site

What makes you our ideal Procurement Administrator?

• 4 GCSE passes Grade A - C / 9 4, including English and Mathematics or equivalent Level 2 qualification (including L2 functional skills), or higher-level relevant qualification.
• You will have excellent communication skills with internal and external stakeholders, with the ability to build strong working relationships.
• You will have excellent attention to detail with the ability to ensure your work is completed to the highest standard, adhering to Service procedures.
• You will have a willingness to learn and undertake professional development by completing a CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply.

For full details of the role and requirements please have a look at the job description and person specification.

About the role:

Salary: £26,409 - £28,624 per annum (rising by annual increments to £28,624). More information on salaries and progression can be found on our pay and policies page.

Hours: Full Time - 37 hours per week Monday to Friday

Location: The role will be based at the Support Offices in Potterne, Wiltshire with the flexibility to work from home / DWFRS Stations / Support Offices. There will be a requirement to work from the Support Offices in Potterne for three days a week with the option to work from home/DWFRS Stations for the remaining two days.

Appointment Type: Permanent

Contact: For a chat about this post, please contact Clare McCallum, Procurement Manager on Tel: , Mobile: or email

Closing and Interview date: The closing date for applications is Sunday 30 March 2025 (midnight). It is intended that interviews will take place on Monday 14 April 2025. Should you be shortlisted for interview, further details regarding the interview format / location will be provided before the interview date.

Other Information:

• You must be able to fulfil the travel requirements of the role. This will include travel to your centre of duty in Potterne as required, attending the corporate induction at Service Headquarters, Salisbury and travel across the Service area to various offices and Fire Stations to attend meetings which are essential to the completion of your apprenticeship.
• During the initial period of training there will be a requirement to attend the office three days a week with core hours of 09:00 to 17:00. The role will offer a more flexible approach to working location once the successful postholder is trained and established in the role.
• For completion of the CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply the successful postholder will join a live weekly virtual classroom session each week, along with having regular 1:1 sessions with a tutor and undertaking online multiple choice computer exams at the end of each learning module. To complete the course the postholder will be required to undertake an end point assessment. The duration of the course is typically 18 months.
• A Standard Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS) clearance will be undertaken on the successful individual prior to offer of employment.
• Any offer of employment will be subject to full pre-employment checks which include identity checks, right to work in the UK, medical and receipt of satisfactory references, and an explanation of any gaps in employment in the last 3 years.
• We are currently reviewing our drug and alcohol testing arrangements and are likely to introduce pre-employment drug testing as part of the recruitment process for certain roles.
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This is a fantastic opportunity to join Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, an organisation that is passionate about changing and saving lives. Our corporate staff are absolutely vital in helping to make our communities safer and healthier. Without them, we couldn t do it.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits and strive to ensure that staff are valued and rewarded. For example, we offer a flexi time scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, a generous annual leave allowance, a variety of family friendly schemes including 39 weeks full pay during maternity leave (subject to qualifying criteria) and health & well-being services.

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