Procurement and Sustainability Lead

We are committed to communities where older people flourish, by providing opportunities for our residents to enjoy treasured relationships, exercise choice and feel valued. When you join the St Monica Trust, you'll be part of an organisation built on 100 years of trust, thanks to the people who work for us. Our benefits and perks for permanent and fixed term jobs include a generous pension scheme, Life Assurance, at least 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, access to retail and other discounts, subsidised gym, restaurant, free parking and much more!

At St Monica Trust, we create communities where older people flourish. As our Procurement and Sustainability Lead, you'll be at the forefront of transforming how we source, manage and sustain our operations - ensuring every decision reflects our values whilst delivering exceptional value and environmental responsibility that benefits our residents and wider community.

Why This Role Matters

This position sits at the heart of our commitment to responsible leadership and continuous improvement. By developing robust procurement and supply chain frameworks alongside championing sustainable practices, you'll help create environments where people thrive whilst safeguarding resources for future generations. Your work will directly impact the quality of care we provide and strengthen our position as an inspirational leader in the sector.

What You'll Be Doing

• Developing comprehensive procurement policies and contract management frameworks that ensure Trust-wide compliance and deliver measurable value.
• Building strong supplier relationships whilst monitoring performance against legal, ethical, environmental and regulatory standards.
• Leading sustainability initiatives including carbon reduction and energy efficiency programmes that fulfil our legal obligations whilst aligning with Trust strategy.
• Tracking and reporting on procurement and sustainability KPIs, delivering insights that drive cost savings and performance improvements.
• Advising diverse internal teams on sustainable practices and procurement excellence, from executive leadership to frontline colleagues.

What You'll Get In Return

Joining St Monica Trust means becoming part of a values-led organisation where people are at the heart of everything we do. Aside from a competitive salary you'll also get:

• A comprehensive benefits package, including generous holiday entitlement and pension contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training to help you grow your expertise in procurement and sustainability.
• A supportive, community-focused team environment where your strategic thinking makes a real, meaningful impact on residents' lives and our environmental footprint.

What You'll Bring

• Collaborative approach to procurement, with a recognised qualification or actively working towards one (e.g. CIPS), and a passion for delivering value that benefits people and partnerships.
• A meaningful involvement in sustainability initiatives, showing personal commitment and lived experience - formal qualifications welcome but not essential.
• Experience in procurement and a genuine passion for sustainability - we value commitment and potential alongside expertise.
• Proven experience in sustainability leadership, or an environmental qualification or willingness to work towards one, with awareness of modern slavery and ethical sourcing principles.
• Strong organisational skills and experience working on projects that bring different teams together.
• Collaborative negotiation skills that build partnerships and deliver positive outcomes for everyone.
• Comfort with technology and Microsoft Office, plus an interest in environmental standards and best practices.
• Great communication skills with the confidence to build relationships and share ideas with colleagues at all levels.

Why This Role Is For You

If you're a procurement professional passionate about creating positive change through responsible sourcing and sustainability leadership, this role offers the perfect platform to make a lasting impact. You'll join a caring organisation that values integrity, innovation and dedication - where your expertise will help shape a more sustainable future whilst ensuring we continue to provide exceptional care and support. Your work will be both strategically important and personally rewarding, as you help us remain responsive to changing times whilst staying true to our core values.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

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Skills and Qualifications:

Essential:

• Procurement qualification or working towards.
• Significant experience (5+ years) in procurement, with a focus on sustainable practices within a large organisation.
• Proven experience of cost savings and efficiencies in a large organisation through procurement.
• Up to date working knowledge of Modern Slavery.
• Up to date working knowledge of terms of business; business agreements; contracts for services and supplier and contract management.
• Proficiency in management software, as well as Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of environmental standards (e.g., ISO 14001).
• Strong project management skills with experience leading cross-functional projects.
• Experience and working knowledge of GDPR and Data Protection.

Desirable:

• Environmental qualification and IEMA membership.
• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Sustainability, Business, or a related field.
• Sustainable qualification or working towards.
• Experience of working within regulated organisations, including CQC.

Communication Skills:

• Interprets and explains information to others.
• Provides and receives some complex, sensitive or contentious information.
• Persuasive, motivational, empathetic, reassuring skills.
• Confident negotiator.
• Shares knowledge and trains others on the job.
• Communicates openly and often with immediate and related teams.
• Objective review of complex matters.

Thinking Style:

• Analyses complex facts or situations.
• Plans and organises a range of complex and interlinked activities and tasks (project planning).
• Uses sophisticated technical and problem-solving skills to enhance service area/discipline.
• Regular report writing, data analysis and recommending actions.
• Develops and maintains policies and procedures in own discipline.
• Aware of longer-term impact of decisions.

Working with Others:

• Seeks, responds to and acts upon client feedback regularly.
• Builds relationships internally and externally.
• Strong personal network inside and outside organisation.
• Establishes a collaborative culture for team and those who use their services.
• Collaborative approach.

Well-being and Values:

• Demonstrate sensitivity to individuals' needs.
• Strong emphasis on colleague engagement and well-being.
• Successfully embeds strategic/values-based goals of service area.
• Considers impact of initiatives on well-being and engagement of stakeholders.
• Aware of cultural and individual differences in all interactions and service areas.

Additional information:

Duties must be carried out in compliance with St Monica Trust's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy. Duties must be carried out in compliance with current UK GDPR and with St Monica Trust's Confidentiality and Data Protection Policy. This role profile contains the principal accountabilities relating to this post and does not describe in detail all the duties required to carry them out.

Salary Ranges: £52,215.80 - £58,549.40

Time Type: Full time

If you have any queries please email our Recruitment Team - recruitment@stmonicatrust.org.uk