Background Procurement sits within the Finance directorate which has recently transitioned into a new operating model and structure following the merger of St George's and City Universities. These roles require experienced procurement professionals with or working towards CIPS qualifications. Both roles report to the Head of Procurement. Both roles will be supported by an individual Procurement Co Ordinator (Grade 6) also being recruited as part of this campaign. The IT Category Manager will line manage this Co Ordinator who will have a dotted line into the other Category Manager. Responsibilities To identify, plan and deliver benefits for IT/Digital (one role) and Academic, Science and Health related contracts (second role), ensuring deliverables are aligned with the overarching Procurement plan which supports the aims of the University. This will involve creating and delivering appropriate strategies for a range of sub categories and delivering outcomes defined in the procurement plan. Lead high value and risk procurements in line with both policy and wider legislation, supporting the lifecycle of contracts to drive value and mitigate third party risk for the University. Provide coaching to a Procurement Co Ordinator, supporting them in their role and their development. Support the Head of Procurement with developing systems, processes and guidance/training to improve the performance of procurement across the University. Key to success in this role will be the ability to build and manage relationships with diverse groups of people (internal stakeholders, suppliers, senior management) and the ability to constructively challenge. Person Specification It is expected that the role holder would be a procurement professional with MCIPS qualification or working towards and have a minimum of 5 years experience leading significant procurement projects. Experience of managing procurements under public procurement regulations, and within the Procurement Act 2023 is desirable though not essential. Candidates should have experience of managing spend within areas related to the category role in which they express an interest (IT/Digital or Academic/Science/Health related). An ability to manage competing priorities and communicate effectively with stakeholders will be key to success in this role. As this role has line management (or dotted line) responsibility, candidates should demonstrate experience and how their leadership style will positively influence their direct report. Benefits City St George's offers a sector leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion City St George's, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors. We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio economic background. City St George's operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.
Jul 11, 2026
Full time
Background Procurement sits within the Finance directorate which has recently transitioned into a new operating model and structure following the merger of St George's and City Universities. These roles require experienced procurement professionals with or working towards CIPS qualifications. Both roles report to the Head of Procurement. Both roles will be supported by an individual Procurement Co Ordinator (Grade 6) also being recruited as part of this campaign. The IT Category Manager will line manage this Co Ordinator who will have a dotted line into the other Category Manager. Responsibilities To identify, plan and deliver benefits for IT/Digital (one role) and Academic, Science and Health related contracts (second role), ensuring deliverables are aligned with the overarching Procurement plan which supports the aims of the University. This will involve creating and delivering appropriate strategies for a range of sub categories and delivering outcomes defined in the procurement plan. Lead high value and risk procurements in line with both policy and wider legislation, supporting the lifecycle of contracts to drive value and mitigate third party risk for the University. Provide coaching to a Procurement Co Ordinator, supporting them in their role and their development. Support the Head of Procurement with developing systems, processes and guidance/training to improve the performance of procurement across the University. Key to success in this role will be the ability to build and manage relationships with diverse groups of people (internal stakeholders, suppliers, senior management) and the ability to constructively challenge. Person Specification It is expected that the role holder would be a procurement professional with MCIPS qualification or working towards and have a minimum of 5 years experience leading significant procurement projects. Experience of managing procurements under public procurement regulations, and within the Procurement Act 2023 is desirable though not essential. Candidates should have experience of managing spend within areas related to the category role in which they express an interest (IT/Digital or Academic/Science/Health related). An ability to manage competing priorities and communicate effectively with stakeholders will be key to success in this role. As this role has line management (or dotted line) responsibility, candidates should demonstrate experience and how their leadership style will positively influence their direct report. Benefits City St George's offers a sector leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion City St George's, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors. We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio economic background. City St George's operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.
City St George's, University of London is seeking to appoint a Director of Operational People Services to lead the next stage of development in its People Directorate. This is a significant opportunity to join a newly formed university at an important point in its evolution. Created through the merger of City, University of London and St George's, University of London, City St George's has brought together two distinctive institutions with shared ambition, strong professional purpose and deep civic impact. The People Directorate has a central role to play in supporting that next chapter. The University is strengthening its operational HR foundations, modernising processes, embedding better use of systems and building greater confidence in people management across the organisation. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, the Director of Operational People Services will lead a broad portfolio covering People Operations, Employee Relations and Policy, People Systems, Global Mobility, reward and related services. The successful candidate will help strengthen service standards, lead the continued implementation of technology and develop the standard operating procedures, workflows and process improvements needed to support a modern service. They will also help move the University towards a clearer tiered model of support, with greater use of self-service, clearer routes for advice and stronger manager accountability. We are looking for a senior HR leader with a strong track record in complex People operations and HR service delivery. You will bring experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams, improving service quality, managing employee relations and policy, working with people systems and delivering practical change in a complex environment. Experience of higher education would be highly valuable. The University is particularly interested in candidates who understand academic environments, institutional governance, employee relations in a unionised context and the importance of building trust with senior academic and professional services leaders. This is a demanding and high-impact role. It will suit someone who brings structure, sound judgement and the credibility to balance day-to-day operational delivery with longer-term transformation. You will be joining City St George's at a moment when the operational strength of the People Directorate will make a direct contribution to the University's future success. To find out more and apply for this role, please visit: The closing date for applications is midday on Monday 13 July 2026
Jun 25, 2026
Full time
City St George's, University of London is seeking to appoint a Director of Operational People Services to lead the next stage of development in its People Directorate. This is a significant opportunity to join a newly formed university at an important point in its evolution. Created through the merger of City, University of London and St George's, University of London, City St George's has brought together two distinctive institutions with shared ambition, strong professional purpose and deep civic impact. The People Directorate has a central role to play in supporting that next chapter. The University is strengthening its operational HR foundations, modernising processes, embedding better use of systems and building greater confidence in people management across the organisation. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, the Director of Operational People Services will lead a broad portfolio covering People Operations, Employee Relations and Policy, People Systems, Global Mobility, reward and related services. The successful candidate will help strengthen service standards, lead the continued implementation of technology and develop the standard operating procedures, workflows and process improvements needed to support a modern service. They will also help move the University towards a clearer tiered model of support, with greater use of self-service, clearer routes for advice and stronger manager accountability. We are looking for a senior HR leader with a strong track record in complex People operations and HR service delivery. You will bring experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams, improving service quality, managing employee relations and policy, working with people systems and delivering practical change in a complex environment. Experience of higher education would be highly valuable. The University is particularly interested in candidates who understand academic environments, institutional governance, employee relations in a unionised context and the importance of building trust with senior academic and professional services leaders. This is a demanding and high-impact role. It will suit someone who brings structure, sound judgement and the credibility to balance day-to-day operational delivery with longer-term transformation. You will be joining City St George's at a moment when the operational strength of the People Directorate will make a direct contribution to the University's future success. To find out more and apply for this role, please visit: The closing date for applications is midday on Monday 13 July 2026
City St George's, University of London is seeking a Director of Operational People Services to lead HR development within its People Directorate. The successful candidate will support operational HR, modernise processes, and enhance people management across the organisation. This role requires a senior HR leader with a strong background in complex People operations, employee relations, and experience within academic environments. Ideal candidates will bring strategic judgement to balance operational delivery with transformation, contributing to the university's future success. Applications are open until midday on Monday 13 July 2026. Find more at
Jun 25, 2026
Full time
City St George's, University of London is seeking a Director of Operational People Services to lead HR development within its People Directorate. The successful candidate will support operational HR, modernise processes, and enhance people management across the organisation. This role requires a senior HR leader with a strong background in complex People operations, employee relations, and experience within academic environments. Ideal candidates will bring strategic judgement to balance operational delivery with transformation, contributing to the university's future success. Applications are open until midday on Monday 13 July 2026. Find more at
Vice-President (Research & Innovation) Attractive salary & benefits Leading research and innovation in the University of business, practice and the professions. City St George's, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions. The University is one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, with a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions. Alongside this, we are strengthening our research and innovation mission, building on areas of excellence across the University to deliver research that transforms understanding, informs practice and brings tangible benefit to society, communities and individuals. City St George's is now seeking to appoint a Vice-President (Research & Innovation) to provide strategic leadership for research, knowledge exchange and innovation across the University. Reporting to the Deputy President & Provost and working as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Vice-President will play a central role in delivering the ambitions of the University's Research and Innovation sub-strategy, strengthening research culture, growing research income and external partnerships, and ensuring that City St George's is well positioned for REF 2029 and beyond. The successful candidate will work closely with Executive Deans, Vice-Presidents, Associate Vice-Presidents, Associate Deans for Research & Innovation, the Doctoral College, Research and Innovation Services and colleagues across the University to drive performance, collaboration, culture and impact. They will lead activity to increase the size and volume of research grants, grow research and innovation contracts, consultancy income, spin-outs and other commercial activity, while fostering interdisciplinary working and national and international collaboration. We are looking for an outstanding academic leader with a well-recognised international reputation and a strong understanding of the research and innovation landscape. Just as important will be the way in which they lead. The successful candidate will be someone who can work closely and constructively with colleagues across the University, building trust, listening carefully, socialising ideas and bringing people with them. They will have the credibility to influence senior academic and professional services colleagues, the judgement to know when to challenge and when to support and the personal style to create momentum through collaboration. To find out more, please visit: The closing date for applications is noon on Monday 15 June 2026 City St George's is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, academic freedom, freedom of speech and sustainability. The successful candidate will share these commitments and bring inclusive, collaborative leadership to a role that offers significant opportunity to shape the next phase of research and innovation at a distinctive, ambitious and outward-facing university.
May 23, 2026
Full time
Vice-President (Research & Innovation) Attractive salary & benefits Leading research and innovation in the University of business, practice and the professions. City St George's, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions. The University is one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, with a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions. Alongside this, we are strengthening our research and innovation mission, building on areas of excellence across the University to deliver research that transforms understanding, informs practice and brings tangible benefit to society, communities and individuals. City St George's is now seeking to appoint a Vice-President (Research & Innovation) to provide strategic leadership for research, knowledge exchange and innovation across the University. Reporting to the Deputy President & Provost and working as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Vice-President will play a central role in delivering the ambitions of the University's Research and Innovation sub-strategy, strengthening research culture, growing research income and external partnerships, and ensuring that City St George's is well positioned for REF 2029 and beyond. The successful candidate will work closely with Executive Deans, Vice-Presidents, Associate Vice-Presidents, Associate Deans for Research & Innovation, the Doctoral College, Research and Innovation Services and colleagues across the University to drive performance, collaboration, culture and impact. They will lead activity to increase the size and volume of research grants, grow research and innovation contracts, consultancy income, spin-outs and other commercial activity, while fostering interdisciplinary working and national and international collaboration. We are looking for an outstanding academic leader with a well-recognised international reputation and a strong understanding of the research and innovation landscape. Just as important will be the way in which they lead. The successful candidate will be someone who can work closely and constructively with colleagues across the University, building trust, listening carefully, socialising ideas and bringing people with them. They will have the credibility to influence senior academic and professional services colleagues, the judgement to know when to challenge and when to support and the personal style to create momentum through collaboration. To find out more, please visit: The closing date for applications is noon on Monday 15 June 2026 City St George's is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, academic freedom, freedom of speech and sustainability. The successful candidate will share these commitments and bring inclusive, collaborative leadership to a role that offers significant opportunity to shape the next phase of research and innovation at a distinctive, ambitious and outward-facing university.
