Role: Portfolio Manager
Salary: £29,000 plus bonus
Location: Oxford/Hybrid

Why Join CSG?

CSG is striving to be recognised as the global leader in Education and Public Sector services, currently operating in 86 countries, with 1,800 staff across 28 trading brands. We provide expertise in areas such as HR Services, IT Services, Energy, Education Resources, Procurement, and more. Growing at a rate of 25% annually, CSG is expanding through a blend of organic growth, acquisitions, and strategic joint venture partnerships. It’s an exciting time to join a growing organisation and help shape the future of CSG.

What You’ll Bring:

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious individual who will help deliver team targets by proactively managing new lease procurements and end-of-lease solutions for our clients. Your role will be key in identifying and understanding client requirements and implementing tailored solutions, maximising savings and income opportunities for both clients and Procurement Services.

The Portfolio Manager will be responsible for delivering expert management of client lease portfolios, ensuring all leasing processes are effectively managed with a high standard of accuracy. You will work closely with the Senior Portfolio Manager and offer support to the Head of Leasing, Business Development Executive, and Account Managers when required.

Good numerical, communication, and organisational skills are essential, along with a high level of professionalism when representing Procurement Services and the wider group. You’ll need to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, suppliers, and funders to ensure portfolios are managed effectively and professionally.

What You’ll Achieve:

As a Portfolio Manager, you will:

• Expertly manage all new lease procurements by understanding client requirements and advising on appropriate criteria and weightings

• Ensure lease terms are accurately reflected in contract documentation

• Manage client lease portfolios, recommending and implementing end-of-lease solutions

• Provide support to the Senior Portfolio Manager in client and supplier meetings

• Ensure accurate use of the contract management system, OPTIMiSe

• Maintain and update databases with accurate data entry

• Manage inboxes, prioritising daily activities to meet objectives

• Address client and supplier queries, escalating where necessary

• Respond to requests for reports or data promptly and accurately

• Actively seek and pursue opportunities to grow portfolios

• Work in the best interests of the company, identifying and highlighting risks and opportunities

• Adhere to health, safety, equality, diversity, and environmental policies

What We Offer:

• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays

• An additional day off for your birthday to celebrate as you wish

• Access to a generous discount scheme, including retail and gym memberships

• Life assurance coverage

• Health cash plan initiative

• Companywide events

What We Require:

• Experience in portfolio management or leasing, with a strong understanding of client requirements

• Strong numerical, communication, and organisational skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word)

• Experience with contract management systems (e.g., OPTIMiSe) is a plus

• Proven ability to manage relationships with stakeholders and suppliers

• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

About Procurement Services

Our Procurement Services division is a market leader in providing compliant procurement routes for the UK public sector. We support buyers from local authorities, government bodies, NHS trusts, educational establishments, and more, helping them procure products and services from local, national, and global suppliers.