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Commercial Support Apprenticeship – Government Commercial Agency | £30,837–£33,921 | Liverpool

Salary: £30,837–£33,921 per year
Location: Liverpool, UK
Employer: Government Commercial Agency (GCA)
Job Type: Full-time, permanent/fixed-term (advert lists both; employment length stated until September 2027)
Working Pattern: Full-time with flexible working
Number of Vacancies: 3
Job Grade: Executive Officer, Band 2
Reference Number: 487530
Closing Date: 5 November 2026, 11:55 pm
Visa Sponsorship: The advert requires permanent right to work in the UK and three consecutive years of ordinary residence in the UK/EU/EEA. Visa sponsorship is not stated as available. Applicants must meet all apprenticeship eligibility requirements.

About the Government Commercial Agency

The Government Commercial Agency is the UK’s largest public sector procurement organisation. It helps government departments and other public sector organisations access commercial agreements for goods and services.

The agency is recruiting three Commercial Support apprentices to join its Commercial and Procurement Operations directorate in Liverpool. This is an opportunity to gain practical experience in procurement, administration and project support while working towards a recognised professional qualification.

About the Commercial Support Role

Successful candidates will support procurement activities and projects, helping ensure that purchasing processes meet public procurement regulations and internal standards.

You will work with colleagues and stakeholders, manage commercial information, carry out administrative tasks and learn how procurement processes operate across government.

Apprenticeship Training Provided

The role includes a fully funded Level 4 Commercial Procurement and Supply Apprenticeship designed to develop commercial and procurement skills.

The training package includes:

  • A fully funded, recognised qualification.
  • At least 20% of paid working hours dedicated to learning and study.
  • Mentoring and support from colleagues.
  • Opportunities to develop practical commercial and procurement experience.
  • Training towards the apprenticeship’s modules, examinations and end-point assessment.

Applicants should be prepared to balance their normal work responsibilities with their apprenticeship studies.

Key Responsibilities

As a Commercial Support apprentice, your duties will include:

  • Supporting procurement delivery and major projects by working with colleagues in a structured team.
  • Building professional relationships with internal teams and external customers.
  • Checking and verifying supplier tenders for compliance.
  • Assisting with administration, research and project tasks throughout the procurement lifecycle.
  • Monitoring and reporting procurement performance information, including timescales and supplier compliance.
  • Maintaining shared drives and procurement folders to support accurate record-keeping and version control.
  • Organising daily tasks and meeting deadlines.
  • Using internal IT systems and digital eSourcing tools in line with policies and procurement regulations.
  • Helping improve procurement processes, templates and guidance based on feedback.

Essential Eligibility Criteria

This apprenticeship is intended for people who need to develop significant new skills in commercial procurement. Applicants must meet all the following requirements:

  • Be aged 18 or over by the apprenticeship start date.
  • Have the permanent right to work in the UK.
  • Have been ordinarily resident in the UK, EU or EEA for the previous three consecutive years.
  • Have left full-time education before starting the apprenticeship.
  • Not be receiving funding for another learning programme, including another apprenticeship.
  • Not already hold or be studying towards a Level 4 or higher qualification in a similar subject area.
  • Have at least five GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, including English and Maths, or equivalent qualifications.
  • Have at least two A-levels or equivalent qualifications.

Important: Applications that do not meet every eligibility requirement cannot be considered. The advert does not offer an exemption from these criteria.

Essential Skills and Experience

Applicants should demonstrate the ability to:

  • Work collaboratively and support colleagues within a structured team.
  • Build professional relationships and communicate routine information clearly.
  • Assist with administrative, research and project activities.
  • Organise their workload and manage deadlines effectively.
  • Use IT and digital systems in accordance with policies and procedures.

Civil Service Behaviours

The recruitment process will assess candidates against the following behaviours:

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  • Working Together
  • Delivering at Pace
  • Communicating and Influencing

Communicating and Influencing is identified as the lead Success Profile for this vacancy.

Salary and Benefits

The successful candidates will receive a salary of £30,837–£33,921 per year, alongside a Civil Service pension.

Benefits include:

  • Civil Service pension scheme, with an advertised employer contribution of 28.97%.
  • A discretionary, non-contractual performance-related bonus.
  • At least 25 days of annual leave, increasing to a maximum of 30 days based on length of service, plus bank holidays.
  • Flexible working arrangements and a flexi-time scheme where applicable.
  • Opportunities to work remotely in addition to attending the advertised office.
  • Funded apprenticeship training and dedicated study time.

Working Arrangements

The Government Commercial Agency operates a flexible working model that combines home working with in-person collaboration.

Successful candidates are expected to spend at least 26 days per quarter at their contracted office, another GCA site or off-site meetings, approximately two days per week on average, pro rata. The remaining time may be spent working from home or another suitable location, subject to business needs.

Selection Process

The vacancy uses the Civil Service Success Profiles recruitment framework and assesses behaviours, strengths and experience.

Candidates should prepare examples from their own experience that demonstrate teamwork, delivering work to deadlines and communicating effectively.

A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months to fill similar vacancies across government. Candidates who narrowly miss the required interview benchmark may also be considered for a role at a lower pay band within the same job family.

Feedback is provided only to candidates who attend an interview or assessment.

Successful applicants must meet the required security checks, including Counter-Terrorist Check (CTC) vetting and the Baseline Personnel Security Standard.

Nationality and Right-to-Work Requirements

The vacancy is open to eligible groups under Civil Service nationality rules, including UK nationals, eligible Irish and Commonwealth nationals, and certain EU and other nationals who meet the relevant status and right-to-work requirements.

Meeting the nationality rules does not replace the separate apprenticeship eligibility requirements, including the permanent right to work in the UK and three consecutive years of ordinary residence in the UK/EU/EEA.

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How to Apply

To apply, review the eligibility criteria carefully and prepare an application demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the essential requirements.

Closing date: 5 November 2026 at 11:55 pm.

Job reference: 487530

For recruitment enquiries, contact recruitment@gca.gov.uk.

Additional Information

The Government Commercial Agency aims to provide an accessible recruitment process. Applicants who require support or adjustments can contact the recruitment team.

The Civil Service recruits on merit through fair and open competition and promotes equal opportunities for eligible applicants.

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