Sustainability Solution Designer
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£54,900
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SOC 2133 (78% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £54,900, and Lenovo Technology (United Kingdom) Limited is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 2133 (IT business analysts, architects and systems designers) · 78% match
- Likely 2152 (Environment professionals) · 17% match
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers Most likely code | £38,400 | £43,900 | £49,400 | £54,900 |
2152 Environment professionals Also possible | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
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
Req #
WD00105193Career area:
ServicesCountry/Region:
United KingdomState:
HampshireCity:
FarnboroughDate:
Thursday, September 17, 2026Working time:
Full-time Additional Locations: * United Kingdom - Hampshire - Farnborough We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers.Lenovo is a US$83 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #153 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY).
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Join Lenovo's Solutions & Services Group (SSG) as an EMEA Sustainability Solution Designer, where you will play a key role in shaping and developing innovative asset recovery and sustainability solutions that help customers maximize value from their IT assets while supporting circular economy objectives. Working closely with customers, vendors, sales teams, and internal stakeholders across the region, you will design scalable, business-driven solutions, provide trusted advisory expertise, and drive sustainable technology lifecycle strategies. In this role, you will report directly to the Sr. Manager, EMEA Sustainability Solution Design and contribute to expanding Lenovo's sustainability services portfolio and customer success across EMEA.
What You Will Do:
- Partner with Lenovo teams, vendors, and customers to assess business processes, IT environments, and asset recovery needs, providing expert recommendations and tailored solution designs.
- Translate customer requirements into scalable asset recovery architectures and solutions that align with business objectives and Lenovo service capabilities.
- Develop compelling business cases, value propositions, and supporting materials that help sales teams demonstrate benefits and secure new business opportunities.
- Act as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, educating customers and internal stakeholders on asset recovery services, best practices, and available solutions.
- Review and challenge existing processes, identifying opportunities for optimization and innovation to deliver the most effective and customer-centric outcomes.
- Stay current with industry trends, certifications, emerging technologies, tools, and methodologies to continuously enhance solution quality and expertise in asset recovery services.
What You Will Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field, with a strong understanding of business processes and technology-driven services.
- Proven experience managing projects, product lifecycles, and customer and vendor contracts, ensuring successful delivery and alignment with business objectives.
- Strong knowledge of electronic product end-of-life management, including asset disposition, recovery, refurbishment, recycling, or related lifecycle services.
- Experience driving process improvements and operational efficiencies across multiple countries, regions, or global business environments.
- Solid background in vendor management and business governance, with the ability to build strong partnerships and oversee effective business management frameworks.
What We Offer:
- Holiday purchase
- Private medical
- Income protection
- Attractive pension scheme
- Positive work life balance
- Learning and development
- Life insurance
- Lenovo and Motorola products discounts
- Lifestyle discounts
- Cycle to work
- MyGymDiscounts
- Mortgage advice and support
- Referral bonus
- Free onsite parking
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class. Additional Locations: * United Kingdom - Hampshire - Farnborough * United Kingdom * United Kingdom - Hampshire * United Kingdom - Hampshire - Farnborough
AI PROCESSING NOTICE
We use AI-based tools to support some of our processes (e.g. online interviews recordings and transcripts) in order to achieve better efficiency, accuracy and for our documentation purposes. AI can make mistakes, but we always make sure that the outputs are manually reviewed by a human. You can always opt-out or contact us in case of any question.
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Where this offer sits in the market
IT business analysts, architects and systems designers (SOC 2133) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~187k in sample- Middle half £45,136–79,976
- Median £60,216
- Going rate £54,900
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,400–49,400
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Lenovo Technology (United Kingdom) Limited 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 2133 going rate of £54,900. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.