Archa Babu Rajeswari
Procurement Administrator

After Completing my MSc in Supply chain Management, I wanted to join an organisation where procurement supports both operational excellence and social value. Notting Hill Genesis appealed to me because of its strong social purpose and the scale of its operations, which created a diverse and challenging procurement environment. The role offered an excellent opportunity to develop my procurement skills, gain exposure to public-sector principles, contribute to meaningful outcomes for residents and communities.

Prior to this role, I was a Postgraduate student at Anglia Ruskin University, where I completed my MSc in Supply Chain Management course. Before moving to the UK, I gained professional experience in operations in India, which provided me with a strong foundation in end-to-end supply chain processes and sparked my long-standing interest in procurement. Alongside my studies, I worked part-time at Notting Hill Genesis as a Customer Advisor, which gave me valuable insight into the organisation, its values and its impact on residents. This experience strengthened my understanding of the business and confirmed my ambition to progress into the procurement role, where I could apply both my academic knowledge and operational experience.

The best thing about working in Procurement at Notting Hill Genesis is the combination of a supportive team, strong organisational values, meaningful work. The procurement team foresters a collaborative and approachable culture, which supports continuous learning and professional development. I have been able to build my knowledge of complaint procurement processes, supplier management within a well-structured and supportive environment.

I believe Procurement plays a major role in supporting the organisation’s strategic objectives and delivering services that positively impact resident and communities. The scale and complexity of Notting Hill Genesis provide valuable exposure to a wide range of procurement activities, while the organisation also encourages progression and development into more senior roles. This makes procurement at Notting Hill Genesis both professionally rewarding and aligned with my long-term career goals.

Since joining, I am proud of how quickly I have developed my understanding of procurement processes and integrated into the team. I have built a strong foundation in compliant procurement practices, support key activities such as supplier coordination, documentation and system updates, and consistently delivered my responsibilities accurately and on time. I am also proud of the positive relationships I have build with my colleagues and stakeholders, which has enabled me to support the team effectively and add value to day-to-day procurement activities while continuing to develop my skills. I have developed confidence in procurement activities and supported the team across multiple activities and demonstrated a willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities. This progress has reinforced my commitment to developing a long-term career in procurement at Notting Hill Genesis.

I would advise anyone considering joining Notting Hill Genesis procurement to be open to learning and genuinely engaged with the organisation’s values and social purpose. Procurement here goes beyond transactional activity and plays an important role in delivering value for money, compliance, and positive outcomes for residents. Being proactive, organised, and willing to ask questions will help new starters succeed, as the team is highly supportive and encourages knowledge sharing. It is also a great environment for building strong foundations in procurement, gaining exposure to wide range of activities and developing a long-term career withing a values-driven organisation.

Chris Gregory
Procurement Manager

What made you join Notting Hill Genesis?

I am passionate about providing affordable housing in London and the opportunity to work for one of London’s biggest providers of affordable accommodation and contribute to this was a motivator.

What was your background prior to this role?

I previously worked for two local authorities in London and got into procurement through an apprenticeship programme during my with Southwark.

What is the best thing about working in Procurement at Notting Hill Genesis

Being part of a motivated and supportive team. Contributing to delivering affordable housing across London.

What is something you are proud of achieving since joining.

Delivering our internal audit procurement project to a tight deadline and achieving value for money across several projects.

What advice would you give to someone thinking about joining Notting Hill Genesis Procurement

I would 100% recommend joining NHG procurement. You’ll be joining a friendly team committed to delivering quality work and be supported in your professional development.

Declan Burns
Senior Procurement Manager

What made you join Notting Hill Gensis?

I was drawn to Notting Hill Genesis because of its strong social purpose and genuine commitment to reinvesting in communities. With a third‑party spend of £700m, it also offered a unique opportunity to be part of a procurement function that delivers strong commercial value while making a meaningful, positive impact for our customers.

What was your background prior to this role?

Prior to my current role, I progressed through a number of procurement roles within NHG, developing my career through our internal progression framework and gaining valuable experience in delivering high‑value, complex procurements and supporting wider corporate objectives. Prior to joining the Housing sector, I worked in private‑sector procurement, focusing on strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier engagement, which helped shape my strong commercial and value‑driven approach.

What is the best thing about working in Procurement at Notting Hill Genesis

The best thing about working in Procurement at NHG is the combination of strong collaboration and genuine commercial influence. You work closely with both internal and external stakeholders and suppliers to deliver real value, while knowing that the outcomes of your work directly support better service delivery for our customers.

What is something you are proud of achieving since joining.

I am particularly proud of leading the procurement of some of NHG’s most complex and widely used frameworks within Development and Repairs space. Equally important has been the way we have embedded resident involvement into procurements, placing residents’ voices at the centre of our decision‑making. I am also proud of the strong, ongoing collaboration with my procurement peers across the G15, which has helped drive better outcomes and shared value.

What advice would you give to someone thinking about joining Notting Hill Genesis Procurement

My advice would be to come with an open and collaborative mindset. Procurement at NHG offers the opportunity to work on complex, high‑impact activity while genuinely influencing outcomes for residents and communities. You’ll work closely with a wide range of stakeholders, so being curious, commercially aware, and values‑driven will help you get the most out of the role and the organisation.