Head of Procurement and Workplace Management
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Salary
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£54,700
Going rate
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1134 (70% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £54,700, and Robert Walters is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
Worth checking: this could also be SOC 1251 (Property, housing and estate managers), which is not on the eligible-occupation list. Ask Robert Walters what the duties actually are.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1134 Purchasing managers and directors Most likely code | £38,300 | £43,800 | £49,300 | £54,700 |
1139 Functional managers and directors not elsewhere classified Also possible | £52,300 | £59,700 | £67,200 | £74,700 |
1251 Property, housing and estate managers Also possible | £33,400 | £42,600 | £42,600 | £42,600 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Head of Procurement and Workplace Management
Location: London
Role Type: Permanent
Work Setup: Hybrid - 3 days in the office
Who We Are
Robert Walters is the world's most trusted talent solutions business. Across the globe, we deliver recruitment, outsourcing, and talent advisory services for businesses of all sizes, opening doors for people with diverse skills, ambitions, and backgrounds.
Who You Will Work With
A leading international financial services institution with a strong presence in the European market, providing a comprehensive range of banking and financial solutions to corporate and individual clients. The organisation operates within a highly regulated environment, with a strong focus on risk management, operational excellence, sustainable growth and customer-centric innovation.
What you'll do:
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the UK functional strategy, aligned with Group priorities, while advising senior leaders on procurement, outsourcing and third-party risk.
- Procurement & Supplier Management: Lead UK procurement activities, supplier performance, complex negotiations and contract management, ensuring value for money and alignment with Group procurement standards.
- Corporate Real Estate & Workplace Services: Oversee UK offices, facilities and workplace services, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant environments, including catering, reception, AV and physical security. Lead workplace strategy, including office planning, hybrid working and office moves, while ensuring effective business continuity and incident management.
- Risk Management: Support the UK's Third-Party Risk Management Framework and Outsourcing Committee, ensuring compliance with PRA and SS21/22 requirements and maintaining robust governance, controls and reporting across supplier and outsourcing activities. Oversee risk mitigation and Business Continuity Management for UK Corporate Real Estate & Services, ensuring regulatory compliance, effective testing and operational readiness of supplier and workplace recovery plans.
What you bring:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant professional experience.
- At least 8 years' experience in procurement, supplier management or corporate services leadership.
- Strong understanding of PRA regulatory expectations, including outsourcing and third party
- Professional procurement qualifications, such as CIPS, are desirable.
- Working knowledge of relevant Health & Safety legislation and workplace compliance.
- Strong commercial acumen, contract negotiation and supplier management expertise.
- Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders and build effective cross-functional relationships.
- Experience leading teams, managing change and delivering results in a regulated environment.
- Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
What's Next:
If you are ready to take the next step, apply now. Successful applicants will be contacted directly by a recruiter to discuss the role more.
We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require support or adjustments to the recruitment process, our Adjustment Concierge Service is here to help. Please feel free to contact us at [email protected] to discuss how we can support you.
This position is being recruited on behalf of our client through our Outsourcing service line. Resource Solutions Limited, trading as Robert Walters, acts as an employment business and agency, partnering with top organizations to help them find the best talent. We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Robert Walters, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Purchasing managers and directors (SOC 1134) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~60k in sample- Middle half £45,604–78,624
- Median £59,800
- Going rate £54,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,300–49,300
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Robert Walters holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1134 going rate of £54,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.