Procurement Assistant

Procurement Assistant – Center Parcs UK & Ireland

We’re a thriving team passionate about working together to deliver excellence, all in a natural forest environment.

Welcome to Center Parcs – the number one choice for short break holidays, employing a team of over 10,000 across Forest House and six separate villages located in the UK and Ireland.

Hybrid role with both office and homeworking. Salary: £25,600 per annum
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You will maintain, support and enhance the day‑to‑day running of the Procurement function, utilising the Procure to Pay system. This role reports to the Procurement Compliance & Applications Manager and involves delivering a first‑class support service to internal stakeholders and our external supply chain in a fast‑paced procurement department.

You will be contracted to work 150 hours per 4‑week period (37.5 hours per week). Normal working hours are 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday, with dynamic working available (earliest start 7 am, latest finish 7 pm). The role is hybrid: 2 days in the office, 3 days home‑working.

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent organisational skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Self‑motivated and able to use initiative
• Previous administrative experience
• Adaptable working approach and ability to multi‑task
• PC literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Intermediate Excel skills
• GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) English and Maths

Desirable

• Advanced Excel skills
• Previous experience of working within a Procurement Department
• Previous experience of using Internet‑based Procurement systems

• Colleague Bonus Scheme
• Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
• Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
• Free use of our leisure facilities
• Discounted Center Parcs breaks
• 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
• Access to Perks at Work Portal – offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
• Employee Assistance Program – providing support on financial, health and legal matters
• Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications

Closing date: 20th January 2026. Interviews to be held week commencing 26th January 2026. Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission is encouraged.

At Center Parcs, everyone’s welcome. We recognise that we’re all at our best when we’re being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging.

We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer – please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.