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HIGHTOWN HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Procurement Assistant
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Salary
- £27,667 - Annum
- Recruiter
- HIGHTOWN HOUSING ASSOCIATION
- Closes
- 20 Oct 2025
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Procurement/Utilities Assistant - Part time (Thursday & Friday)
Hybrid - £27,667 pro rata - Fixed Term Contract
Are you highly organised, detail-oriented, and looking for a flexible part-time role? We’re looking for aProcurement Assistant to support our busy Facilities team 2 days per week. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to essential operations and make a real impact in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities as a Procurement Assistant:
Council Tax & Utility Bills: Administer and manage all Council Tax and Utility (Gas/Electricity) bills for Hightown, resolving queries promptly and efficiently.
Supplier & Agency Liaison: Communicate effectively with Local Authorities, Utility Providers, and Debt Collection Agencies to resolve issues swiftly.
Procurement Support: Assist in purchasing office stationery and supplies through approved suppliers.
Order & Invoice Management: Raise purchase orders and process invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
Inbox Management: Monitor and respond to emails in the Facilities inbox, supporting both internal and external stakeholders.
System Updates: Maintain and update our Housing Management system with utility and component information and use it to resolve queries and raise ad hoc orders.
Post Handling: Collect, review, and action daily post and correspondence.Why Join Us as a Procurement Assistant?
Opportunities for career growth and development.
33 days of annual leave pro-rata including Bank Holidays
Competitive salary of £27,663 per annum pro rata (14-hour week)
Monthly attendance bonus
Life assurance cover (three times your annual salary)
Access to favourable discounts and savings at high street retailers, gyms, restaurants, and cinemas
Ongoing training opportunities to develop your career
Employee support and health & wellbeing services
Free access to on-site gym
Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are considered.
Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS and references.
We are an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer
Ad ID: 5416993847
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