About this role
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 activitiesWork collaboratively with internal stakeholders, including task and finish/steering groups focused on carbon reduction strategiesInfluence and build strong cross-functional relationships to drive sustainable outcomesProactively identify opportunities where procurement can deliver carbon-reducing solutionsSupport 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 sustainabilityStrong knowledge of carbon reduction initiatives and supplier engagementThe ability to work both independently and collaborativelyExcellent stakeholder management and influencing skillsA 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 campusWorking 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 2026Closing 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.