Admin Support Officer (Procurement)

<ul><li><strong>Reference:</strong> PX43 </li><li><strong>Division:</strong> Corporate Finance </li><li><strong>Salary:</strong> £31,139.00 - £35,911.00 per annum </li><li><strong>Contract type:</strong> Permanent </li><li><strong>Posted on:</strong> 02 November 2026 </li><li><strong>Interview date:</strong>23 November 2026</li><li><strong>Extra payment(s):</strong> Not applicable </li></ul><ul><li><strong>Positions:</strong> 1 </li><li><strong>Category:</strong> Finance </li><li><strong>Grade:</strong> E - F </li><li><strong>Working hours:</strong> 37 per week </li><li><strong>Closing date:</strong> 15 November 2026 </li><li><strong>Location:</strong> Mainly Crawley and Horsham </li><li><strong>Location type:</strong> Hybrid </li></ul><a href="" target="_blank">Apply for this job</a><h4> About the role </h4><p>This is an exciting opportunity to join our high performing team which provides specialist procurement advice and support to Crawley Borough Council, Horsham District Council, Mid Sussex District Council and, until April 2027, Mole Valley District Council, as a shared service.</p><p>Our team has a significant track record of implementing successful contracts offering value for money outcomes and transforming the way services are delivered. We are looking for an exceptional individual to join the team in the role of Admin Support Officer.</p><p>We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, flexible and resilient individual who has excellent administrative skills, attention to detail and who can deliver an excellent customer focused service. You will assist our team in the successful delivery of a comprehensive work programme by providing administrative support, responsibility for the collation and publication of contract information and maintaining various databases and spreadsheets.</p><p>You will need exceptional organisation, IT and communication skills as you will help the team to build its communication methods through the upkeep of intranet and internet pages, monitoring and responding to emails and organising training sessions delivered by the team.</p><p>In order to be successful, you will need to be a team player and happy to help and support others. This is an incredibly busy service with often changing priorities, so you will need to be well organised, resilient and adaptable.</p><p>You will be employed by Crawley Borough Council however you may also be required to travel between the shared service locations (including Horsham, Crawley, Haywards Heath and Dorking) depending on team needs.</p><h4> Additional information </h4><p>We work on a hybrid basis, which means a minimum of two days in the office each week (usually the Horsham or Crawley offices).</p><p>Willingness to work across each of the local authorities served by the Procurement team which will involve some travelling between the sites.</p><h4> Employee benefits </h4><p>We offer a generous employee <a href="" target="_blank">benefits package</a>, with a range of discounts, benefits and wellbeing incentives to suit everyone.</p><p>At Crawley Borough Council, you will have access to a <a href="" target="_blank">structured programme of learning</a> from day one, designed to help you succeed in your role and grow your career.</p><h4> Local government reorganisation </h4><p>Local government reorganisation (LGR) is planned across Sussex, with new unitary authorities expected by 2028. While this represents a significant change for councils, most roles will continue to focus on delivering vital services to our residents and business communities. As the future structure evolves, our name may change, but our commitment to providing excellent services and supporting our employees will not. Joining us now means being part of a dedicated team during an important and evolving time for local government.</p><h4> Our way of working </h4><p>Our shared <a href="" target="_blank">values and behaviours</a> reflect the special nature of our council. We encourage all colleagues to put them into practice, whatever job they do. Take a look to see if we are the perfect match.</p><h4> Safer recruitment </h4><p>Crawley Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.</p><h4> How to apply </h4><p>Click the Apply button to complete your application online. Please ensure that the reference details you supply are for your current or most recent employer and that any gaps in employment are covered on your application form. Please note that CVs will not be accepted without a fully completed application form.</p><p>For an informal conversation or further information regarding the role, email <a href="mailto:becca.williams@horsham.gov.uk" target="_blank">becca.williams@horsham.gov.uk</a>, Procurement Manager or call on 01405 215050.</p><p>We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible, as we may close this advert before the stated closing date if enough applications are received.</p><a href="" target="_blank">Apply for this job</a><h4> Related documents </h4><ul><li><a href="" target="_blank"> Admin Support Officer (Procurement) job description (PDF, 146.82 KB) </a></li></ul> <ul></ul>

Back to blog

Other Jobs To Apply

No other job posts for this day.

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...