Job Description

Who Are We?

The Percy Hedley Foundation is one of the largest regional charities supporting people with a range of learning and physical needs. We take a person centred, flexible approach to the care and support we provide. The Percy Hedley Foundation has three main sites providing specialist education, adult day services and residential care to our service users. Our sites are based in Forest Hall, Killingworth, and Jesmond.

We work towards excellence every day and our team members are committed to delivering the very best outcomes for the people we support. Our dynamic and flexible service is tailored to the specific needs of the individual, making it easier to live, learn and be part of a world adapting to change.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Administration Apprentice within the Percy Hedley Foundation, working within our finance function. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and willing to learn, with good attention to detail, organisational and communication skills.

As a member of a small team, you will be expected to undertake a wide range of procurement administrative activities as you grow in the role, including maintenance of paper and electronic filing systems, note-taking, photocopying/scanning, meeting scheduling, and other general administrative duties.

You will be regularly supervised and supported to complete your level 4 apprenticeship qualification. You will will spend 20% of your time undertaking a special programme of training offered by our training partner.

Essential qualifications:

GCSE in:

English (grade 4/C and above) Maths (grade 4/C and above)

You will work 37 hours per week:

8.30 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Thursday

8.30 am to 4.00 pm Friday.

The post is temporary for the length of the apprenticeship, typically 18 months.

Why Work for Us

The Percy Hedley Foundation encourages career development and progression. We run a robust training programme and we also have development opportunities across the wider Foundation.

We also offer the following benefits to staff:

23 days plus bank holidays Wellbeing support (including occupational health, physio services and counselling services) Contributory Pension Scheme Induction and ongoing training Employee Assistance Programme Access to a rewards scheme designed to save money on shopping Cycle to Work Scheme Access to discounted Nexus Travel Corporate Pop Card (payments spread over 12 months and deducted from salary each month)
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS and barring checks as well as other employment clearances such as referencing in line with our regulator's legislation requirements.

Please note that this role is classed as regulated activity as it involves working directly with children and/or vulnerable adults. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-declaration form prior to interview, and all candidates will be subject to an online check prior to interview. The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013, 2020 & 2023) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Please note it is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and the Percy Hedley Foundation has the right to respond appropriately.

As a disability confident employer who is registered and accredited by the scheme, we would encourage all applications but please reach out if you require any guidance or support in your application.

Please access the following link for our vulnerable adults protection policy:

Adult Safeguarding Policy

This advert will close at midnight on Monday 5th January 2025 with interviews anticipated to take place soon after.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Apprenticeship
Contract length: 18 months

Pay: 23,492.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Health & wellbeing programme Store discount Transport links Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 8YY