Sustainable Procurement Manager

  • Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists
  • Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey
  • Apr 01, 2026
Full time Education

Job Description

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.

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