Graduate Internship Scheme

Client Services Administrator Graduate Internship

Bloom

Sunderland

£17,000

Ref no: 281/LP/ERDF/17

The Graduate Internship Schemeis a collaboration between the University of Sunderland, a recent Graduate and a regional SME. The Scheme has been designed to benefit both the Graduate and the company, ensuring that the Graduate takes the first steps on the career ladder whilst the company benefits from the Graduates enthusiasm, expertise and up to date knowledge.

The Internship is a full time position, for a 12 month fixed term period, based atBloomin Sunderland.

The Organisation:

“At Bloom our open approach to procurement is unique. We’re free to think differently to solve challenges, offering control, choice, value and compliance”.

Bloom provides a Neutral Vendor solution for the procurement, contract and performance management of Specialist Professional Services and proud delivery partner of the NEPRO framework. Established in 2012, We now work with over 100 public sector organisations (across Central and Local Government, NHS, Higher Education, and Blue Light) to enable them to improve efficiency and compliance in this complex category whilst creating savings and enhancing local agendas. We also have an ever growing list of +3,000 suppliers registered against 19 categories.

The Role:

The successful candidate will work as Client Services Administrator with responsibility for:

Procurement Activity:

  • Administering the end to end procurement process for Professional Services, Consultancy and Interim requirements across a range of Clients
  • Shortlisting and researching suppliers
  • Issuing contractual documentation to suppliers
  • Utilising internal procurement systems to manage procurement activity
  • Assisting with the production of management information
  • Supporting clients with project related queries

Administration:

  • Organise and manage correspondence with clients in terms of arranging meetings, ensuring that relevant persons are present and preparing any required material
  • Produce written materials needed to assist various aspects of a given project, e.g. writing reports, creating templates, summarising documents, producing records and notes from meetings, creating action logs, presentations and data tables
  • Provide analytical and administrative support where necessary across the business in areas such as system administration and supplier enrolment

Relationship Management:

  • Consistently communicate and facilitate engagement with clients and other stakeholders to ensure that information is shared, utilised and documented effectively
  • Demonstrate a good understanding of client objectives, project outcomes and deliverables
  • Report into relevant personnel, keeping them informed of progress against strategies, actions and project plans
  • Work closely with internal and external stakeholders as required to ensure an excellent level of customer service

General:

  • Treat all information as confidential and adhere to the Data Protection Act
  • Maintain a professional image at all times and to behave in harmony with Bloom values as described in the employee handbook and to comply with the policies of Bloom
  • Demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity and ensure that this is integrated into all activity
  • Undertake any other tasks which are commensurate with the level and responsibilities of the post

To Apply:

Please submit a comprehensive CV and Covering Letter including the reference number to by midnight on Tuesday the 25th of July 2017.

Please give a detailed account of your skills and experience and how you meet the stated criteria of the Internship position. If you have any questions, please direct them to the above e-mail address.

University of Sunderland’s Careers and Employability Service

The Internship Team work closely with the University of Sunderland’s Careers and Employability Service, who can assist with strengthening your future internship applications, through providing:

  • CV advice and guidance
  • Assistance with writing Covering Letters
  • Interview practice and techniques

If you feel that you would benefit from help and guidance from the University's Careers and Employability Service, please contact the CES Enquiries line on 0191 515 2920 or by email to