Procurement Manager

Our Procurement Team delivers high-quality, value-for-money solutions that support Kew’s strategic ambitions. We manage a diverse and fast-paced portfolio spanning service contracts (e.g. consultancy, FM, security), concessions (e.g. catering, festivals, events), specialist goods (from scientific equipment to horticultural assets), and capital works across a unique World Heritage Site.

 

This is a varied and high-profile role supporting our Marketing and Commercial Events Directorate, covering creative commissions, brand and campaign delivery, event production, communications, and related commercial services.

Working alongside experienced Procurement Managers, you will support end-to-end procurement and contract management across multiple projects, helping to deliver commercially robust, compliant, and innovative outcomes.

 

You’ll also play a key role in the data, reporting, and administration that underpin effective procurement delivery.

This role sits at the intersection of procurement and creativity. You’ll need to be adaptable and pragmatic, supporting stakeholders to translate creative ideas into effective procurement strategies—balancing quality, experience, and value for money.

Our Procurement Team delivers high-quality, value-for-money solutions that support Kew’s strategic ambitions. We manage a diverse and fast-paced portfolio spanning service contracts (e.g. consultancy, FM, security), concessions (e.g. catering, festivals, events), specialist goods (from scientific equipment to horticultural assets), and capital works across a unique World Heritage Site.

This is a varied and high-profile role supporting our Marketing and Commercial Events Directorate, covering creative commissions, brand and campaign delivery, event production, communications, and related commercial services.

Working alongside experienced Procurement Managers, you will support end-to-end procurement and contract management across multiple projects, helping to deliver commercially robust, compliant, and innovative outcomes.

You’ll also play a key role in the data, reporting, and administration that underpin effective procurement delivery.

This role sits at the intersection of procurement and creativity. You’ll need to be adaptable and pragmatic, supporting stakeholders to translate creative ideas into effective procurement strategies—balancing quality, experience, and value for money.

Procurement Manager

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You’ll enjoy working as part of a small, busy team and be comfortable managing multiple priorities. You’ll bring strong attention to detail, good communication skills, and a proactive, can-do approach.

You will have demonstrable experience of public sector procurement under the Procurement Act 2023 (or transitioning from PCR 2015), with a strong understanding of compliant tendering processes and governance requirements. You’ll be confident applying this knowledge in practice within a fast-paced, stakeholder-led environment.

Experience of running or supporting Competitive Flexible Procedures or similar complex procurements would be advantageous.

Interviews are due to take place on 11 May.

This role is hybrid working based at Kew with regular home working, subject to operational requirements.

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.

We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.

Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi.

The salary for this position is £46,556 - £53,882 per annum (pro rata), depending on skills and experience [Band E]

Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.

If you are interested in this position, please submit your application through the online portal, by clicking “Apply for this job”.

We are dedicated to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

No agencies please.