Responsible Procurement Assistant

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious university as a Responsible Procurement Assistant, where you'll support sustainable procurement strategies. Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams, ensuring practices align with UAL’s values while enjoying numerous benefits.

Benefits

Continuous personal development and training

Local Government Pension Scheme

31 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Discounted Medical Insurance with BUPA

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement within a complex environment.
• Knowledge of sustainable procurement principles.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with suppliers to align procurement with sustainability goals.
• Engage with UAL’s supply chain to support social purpose.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Research Skills

Stakeholder Relationship

Education

CIPS / NVQ Level 4

Tools

MS Office

PowerBI

Job description

Responsible Procurement Assistant, London

Client: University of the Arts London

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 5

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description

An opportunity to embark on an exciting career path with one of the UK’s most prestigious and globally renowned Universities, supporting the development and implementation of sustainable procurement strategies.

University of the Arts London (UAL) is ranked 2nd in the world for Art and Design according to the 2025 QS World University Rankings. It welcomes a diverse body of over 18,000 students from more than 130 countries. Established in 2004, UAL comprises 6 esteemed Arts, Design, Fashion, and Media Colleges, founded in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Located within the historic Central Saint Martin’s college, less than a 10-minute walk from Kings Cross Station, this vibrant and modern team environment expects colleagues to work in the office 50% of the time, primarily on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Reporting to the Procurement Lead, the Responsible Procurement Assistant will collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure procurement practices align with sustainability goals and standards. The role involves engaging with UAL’s supply chain to support its social purpose and procurement agendas while maintaining values and ethics through proportionate, risk-based contract management.

About You

• Experience in procurement within a complex environment.
• Knowledge of sustainable procurement principles and practices.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Professional qualification such as CIPS / NVQ level 4 or above (achieved or in progress - desirable).
• Knowledge of eProcurement, ERP/Finance systems, and reporting tools.
• Excellent MS Office skills; PowerBI experience is a plus.
• Ability to build successful internal stakeholder relationships.

Benefits

• Commitment to your continuous personal development and training, including support for CIPS progression, in an environment that values excellence, creativity, and diversity.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with 14.9% employer contribution.
• 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 2 additional days off for volunteering.
• Discounted Medical Insurance with BUPA, covering consultations, diagnostics, inpatient and day-case treatments, mental health support, therapies, and digital GP services.

Please note this campaign is managed by external recruitment consultancy Morgan Law, dedicated to promoting an inclusive recruitment process. All applications must be submitted via Morgan Law; direct CV submissions to the University will not be considered.