Procurement Manager (Sustainability)

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 30,096 - 59,006; Part time

Job summary

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists is seeking a part-time Sustainable Procurement Manager for a leading UK University in Kingston upon Thames. The successful candidate will implement sustainable procurement practices and support the university's carbon reduction goals. Applicants should have a strong understanding of sustainability in procurement and be able to influence cross-functional teams. The role is 22.2 hours per week with a salary of £30,096 per annum and the firm closing date for applications is 9am Monday, 8th June 2026.

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of sustainability in procurement.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Experience influencing diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Embed sustainable procurement practices in the university.
• Ensure suppliers implement Net Zero Carbon Tools.
• Provide accurate carbon emissions data for evaluation.

Skills

Sustainable procurement practices

Influencing skills

Team collaboration

Carbon reduction strategies

Job description

A fantastic opportunity to join a leading UK University in South West London as their Sustainable Procurement Manager. In this part-time role, you will play a pivotal role in embedding sustainable procurement practices and supporting the institution’s ambitious carbon reduction and sustainability goals.

Your role will ensure suppliers implement Net Zero Carbon Tools and provide accurate carbon emissions data to help the University maximise and measure its positive impact throughout its buying and contracting activities.

I’m keen to hear from procurement professionals with an in-depth understanding of sustainability and sustainable procurement practices applied in a cross-functional business environment. You will be able to work independently and as part of a team, be able to influence and build strong working relationships with members of relevant task and finish/steering groups that have been set up to plan and implement the necessary strategies.

You will join a team of procurement professionals who strategically source goods and services to ensure the most efficient, sustainable and effective use of university funds.

• Location: Kingston upon Thames, South West London.
• 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
• Salary range is from £50,160- £59,306, but offers typically come in at the start of the salary banding.

If you are passionate about sustainability and want to drive meaningful change within a forward-thinking organisation, I would love to hear from you.

• Firm closing date 9am Monday 8th June. However, the role may close early if they have had a good response, so apply now.
• Interviews are expected to be held during the week commencing 15 June 2026.

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. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.