Ready to start your career while earning a salary and gaining a professional qualification?
We're looking for someone with potential, not experience. If you're curious, motivated and eager to learn, this could be the perfect opportunity to launch your career in procurement while making a real difference to communities across Great Britain.
Whether you're finishing school or college, considering an alternative to full-time university, or taking your first step into a professional career, this apprenticeship could be the opportunity you've been looking for.
You don't need any previous procurement experience. We're looking for someone with enthusiasm, a willingness to learn and a positive attitude. If you enjoy solving problems, working with people and developing new skills, we'll provide the training, support and mentoring to help you succeed.
We're looking for someone who:
- Is keen to learn and develop new skills.
- Has good communication and organisational skills.
- Enjoys solving problems and finding practical solutions.
- Pays attention to detail and takes pride in doing a good job.
- Can build positive relationships with colleagues and external suppliers.
- Shares our values and wants to make a positive difference.
Most importantly, you'll be excited to learn, ready to embrace new challenges and motivated to build a rewarding long-term career.
Have you ever wondered how an organisation like the Mining Remediation Authority purchases the goods, services and contracts it needs to operate?
This is an exciting opportunity to start a career in procurement while gaining a recognised qualification. You'll join our Procurement Team and learn how we source, purchase and manage the products, services and contracts that help us protect people, communities and the environment across England, Scotland and Wales.
No two days are the same. One day you could be supporting the procurement of specialist mining surveys, habitat surveys or emergency response services. The next, you might be helping to source professional consultancy support, office services or major construction projects worth millions of pounds.
Working alongside experienced procurement professionals, you'll gain valuable hands-on experience while studying towards your apprenticeship qualification. You'll receive structured training, mentoring and support to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed for a successful career in procurement.
As part of the team, you'll help ensure the organisation receives the right goods and services, at the right quality, at the right time, while achieving value for money and supporting our environmental and sustainability goals.
This is more than just an apprenticeship. It's an opportunity to earn while you learn, gain a recognised qualification and build a career with a supportive and inclusive organisation that makes a real difference to communities across Great Britain.
To find out more about the role, take a look at the job description.
Role location: Hybrid working (on average 2 days working out of our Mansfield office)
Schedule:
Application closing date: 2nd August 2026
Sifting date: 3rd August 2026
Interviews: 17th August 2026
(If you are unavailable on this date, unfortunately we will not be able to offer alternatives)
Security:
Successful candidates must pass basic security checks and will be subject to UK Immigration requirements.
Why join us?
Make a real difference with flexibility, long‑term security and support for life outside work.
At the Mining Remediation Authority, you’ll do meaningful work that improves people’s lives and protects the environment, while building a sustainable and balanced career.
- Flexibility that fits your life – hybrid working and flexibility in how you manage your time
- Financial security for your future – including a pension with up to 29% employer contribution
- Time to recharge – 27.5 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to flex more days
- Support through life’s big moments – generous family leave and flexibility when you need it most
- Opportunities to grow – funded learning, development and professional subscriptions
- Wellbeing support you can use every day – including a monthly wellbeing allowance, confidential support and practical health benefits
Find out more about our full range of benefits and what it’s like to work with us here Life page
About us
At the Mining Remediation Authority, we make a real difference to people and places across Great Britain. From managing mining hazards to protecting the environment, our work keeps communities safe. We’re also playing an exciting role in the future of energy, helping to unlock mine water heat as a sustainable source to support the UK’s net zero ambitions. Our people are knowledgeable, collaborative and committed to doing the right thing for each other and for the communities we serve.
Why this matters
You’ll be joining an organisation that’s proud of the impact we make. We’re supportive, inclusive and genuinely care about delivering the right outcomes for communities across England, Scotland and Wales. Discover more about our work in our Business Plan
Inclusion matters to us
We’re committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from everyone.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants and those from minority ethnic backgrounds who meet the minimum criteria.
If you need any adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] or call 01623 637000 we’re here to support you.
