Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering with a leading UK University in South West London to recruit a Sustainable Procurement Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in embedding sustainable procurement practices and supporting the institution’s ambitious carbon reduction and sustainability goals.
Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.
As Sustainable Procurement Manager, you will lead on integrating sustainability into procurement processes and supplier engagement. A key focus will be ensuring suppliers adopt Net Zero Carbon tools and provide accurate emissions data, enabling the organisation to measure and maximise its positive environmental impact.
- Embed sustainable procurement practices across purchasing and contracting activities
- Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, including task and finish/steering groups focused on carbon reduction strategies
- Influence and build strong cross-functional relationships to drive sustainable outcomes
- Proactively identify opportunities where procurement can deliver carbon-reducing solutions
- Support the delivery of the organisation’s wider sustainability strategy and strategic objectives
We are seeking a procurement professional with a strong understanding of sustainability and sustainable procurement practices. You will bring:
- Proven experience in procurement, with a focus on sustainability
- Strong knowledge of carbon reduction initiatives and supplier engagement
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to identify value-adding opportunities
Working within a collaborative and forward-thinking procurement team at the University, you will contribute to delivering efficient, sustainable, and impactful use of resources.
- Location: Kingston, South West London.
- Hybrid working: 1–2 days per week on campus
- Working pattern: Part-time (0.6 FTE), 22.2 hours per week (3 days a week)
- Salary: £50,160 FTE, actual salary £30,096 per annum. Plus fantastic benefits.
- Interview dates: Week commencing 20 April 2026
- Closing date: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply now to Harris Hill for more information!
If you are passionate about sustainability and want to drive meaningful change within a forward-thinking organisation, we would love to hear from you.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. xwzovoh We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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