Portfolio Assistant Apprentice £15,000pa Hybrid/Cowley, Oxford Lifecycle Management Group are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious individual to take responsibility for delivering leasing administrative support for both new lease procurement and end of lease decisions. This is a fast-paced role that involves building relationships with internal and external stakeholders, suppliers, and funders to ensure client lease portfolios are effectively, accurately, and professionally managed. Strong numerical, communication and organisational skills are an essential requirement for this role, as well as a high level of professionalism when representing Procurement Services. In return we will offer you - 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays Never work a birthday again You receive an extra day off for it to enjoy however you wish Generous discount scheme, including gym and retail Life assurance cover Health cash plan initiative A culture of progression and development Plus many more perks Key duties - Support the Portfolio Manager where needed in supplier and client meetings Provide administrative support for lease procurements including writing evaluation proposals and raising lease contracts Ensure accurate use of OPTIMiSe, the contract management system Maintain and develop relationships with stakeholders and suppliers Manage multiple inboxes and prioritise daily activities and actions to ensure they are all met What we need from you - Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Excel and Word Able to work well under pressure and on multiple projects running parallel to one another Capable of managing volume of phone calls and dealing with a variety of people Mindfulness when writing and checking documents to minimise errors and maximise quality Ability to organise and plan your workload to ensure you meet targets and deadlines About Lifecycle Management Group Part of the Commercial Services Group, Lifecycle has over 30 years’ experience in providing clients with procurement and contract management solutions. Historically focused on delivering services within the NHS sector, we are now expanding to deliver services across the wider public sector. Our team is passionate about delivering real change on behalf of our clients, ensuring compliance, delivering whole life value for money and providing outstanding customer service and expertise. About Commercial Services Group Commercial Services Group (CSG) is the largest, local authority-owned trading company (LATCO) in the UK, wholly owned by Kent County Council. CSG generates over £800m in revenue per annum and provides services to over 16,000 education and public sector customers globally. CSG is striving to be recognised as the global leader in Education and Public Sector services, currently operating in 86 countries, with 1,800 staff across 25 trading brands, providing expertise ranging from: HR Services, IT Services, Energy, Education Resources, Procurement and many more.