Chichester College, part of the Chichester College Group

Procurement Assistant [Ref: CC9293]

£25,582 - £25,683 per annum

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Chichester College Group is seeking a proactive and enthusiastic individual to join our CFO Operations team as a Procurement Assistant.

This full-time role offers a fantastic opportunity to support the procurement of goods and services across the Group while working towards a Level 3 Procurement & Supply Assistant Apprenticeship.

Based at our Chichester campus, you will assist the Project Manager in supplier and contract management, contribute to tendering activities, and help ensure value for money and compliance with procurement regulations. You will gain hands-on experience using procurement software and analysing data to support sustainable and cost-effective purchasing decisions.

We are looking for someone with GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4 or above, strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and a flexible, proactive approach.

You will be supported throughout your apprenticeship and benefit from working in a collaborative environment that values continuous professional development.

Our Staff Benefits:

We have a fantastic range of highly competitive staff benefits, including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme - the Group contributes 20.4% of your actual pensionable pay.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service , plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement and a wellbeing day. Plus, the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave.
• Discount schemes - including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only).
• Family friendly policies - including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay (dependant on continuous service).
• Continuous professional development opportunities - including development days, funded apprenticeships and access to a range of other courses and activities.
• And much more - check out the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information about our fantastic range of benefits available to staff.

Closing date: 24 November 2025

Interview date: W/C 8 December 2025

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Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

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The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas check. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

We are an equal opportunities employer.