Category Manager Jobs in the UK excluding London

1 to 25 of 38 Category Manager Jobs in the UK excluding London

Category Manager

West Midlands, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Paradigm Employment Services LTD
Category Manager We have a truly rare opportunity for a Category Manager to join one of the UKs and Europes leading IT channel and distribution providers. Our client believes that being part of a dynamic and forward-thinking community is key to learning, growth, and success of any business. They dont just provide tools to help … the support of a dedicated team ensuring seamless technology operations, youll be joining a company that empowers its partners and helps them transform their businesses. Main responsibilities for the Category Manager: Daily monitoring of product shortages to ensure optimal product availability. Selection and procurement of product lines from manufacturing partners based on market relevance and business competitiveness. Negotiation … for customer development and relationship management. Comply with company policiesand adhere to Health and Safety regulations to maintain a safe and efficient working environment. Main Requirements for the successful Category Manager: Proven experience in the IT sector, ideally within a distribution or channel-focused environment Strong technical knowledge of IT hardware, including components, systems, and industry trends A More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
Salary: £40,000
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Category Manager - Procurement IT Category Manager

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Michael Page Procurement & Supply Chain
This role involves overseeing IT category management within the procurement and supply chain department for a leading industrial and manufacturing business. The Category Manager will be pivotal in driving cost-effective strategies and ensuring supplier performance aligns with business goals. Client Details The company is a reputable and well-established organisation within the manufacturing sector. Operating as … a medium-sized enterprise, it is committed to delivering high-quality products and services to its clients while fostering innovation and operational excellence Description As the IT Category Lead you will be; Responsibility for all of the IT category, as well as the development and delivery of the relevant Subcategory Strategies. Implement as well as manage supplier relationships … and efficient process, ensuring compliance with all policies, minimum standards and governance/risk mechanisms. To ensure that all supplier agreements are effectively implemented by the Managers within the category team. Engaging with Stakeholders to develop the most relevant product/service specifications Designing and deploying category and sourcing strategies that align to the business and divisional strategies More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive salary
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Product Category Manager

Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Travail Employment Group
Product Category Manager/Retail Buyer Electronics/Hardware Industry Hybrid Role (2 days minimum office based) offices based in the Hertfordshire area Remuneration - Basic Salary circa £58,000 plus Car Allowance of £450pm PLUS Bonus quarterly bonus of up to 20% of basic salary, plus many other benefits We are working with one of the world's … leading established consumer electronics accessories and wireless technology manufacturers and due to continued expansion they have a role within their UK Category Team for a Product Category Manager/Retail Buyer within the Gaming and Audio Consumer electronics division. As a dynamic Product/Category Manager/Retail Buyer , you will be the category … Management background in a comparable commercial role within Consumer Electronics or IT (Hardware) is a strong plus. Strong business acumen and commercial awareness with a track record of delivering category growth. Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders across regions. Experience presenting to retail customers and internal senior leadership. If you are interested in this great Product More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £58000/annum
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Category Manager

Thornaby, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Jackson Hogg Ltd
Category Manager (Corporate Services) Middlesbrough Competitive salary Jackson Hogg Procurement are delighted to be working on an exclusive basis with a leading business in Middlesbrough on the appointment of a Category Manager - Corporate Services to join their team on a full time and permanent basis. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, this Category Manager … week with hybrid working on offer! Other benefits include 7% matched pension, flexi time scheme, CIPS funding after probationary period, and 25 days holiday plus bank hols. The Role: Category Strategy Development : Develop and implement sourcing strategies for designated corporate services categories and non-engineering CAPEX categories. Sourcing: Lead the sourcing process for the designated categories including, market research … within designated categories through strategic sourcing and supplier management and ensure all negotiated gains and cost savings are tracked, measured, and delivered. Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports on category performance, savings achieved, and market trends to senior management. Supplier Management : Manage the relationship of key category suppliers and mediate issues between stakeholders and suppliers as required. Leadership More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Category Manager

Middlesbrough, Cleveland, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Jackson Hogg - Supply Chain
Category Manager (Corporate Services) Middlesbrough Competitive salary Jackson Hogg Procurement are delighted to be working on an exclusive basis with a leading business in Middlesbrough on the appointment of a Category Manager - Corporate Services to join their team on a full time and permanent basis. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, this Category Manager … week with hybrid working on offer! Other benefits include 7% matched pension, flexi time scheme, CIPS funding after probationary period, and 25 days holiday plus bank hols. The Role: Category Strategy Development : Develop and implement sourcing strategies for designated corporate services categories and non-engineering CAPEX categories. Sourcing: Lead the sourcing process for the designated categories including, market research … within designated categories through strategic sourcing and supplier management and ensure all negotiated gains and cost savings are tracked, measured, and delivered. Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports on category performance, savings achieved, and market trends to senior management. Supplier Management : Manage the relationship of key category suppliers and mediate issues between stakeholders and suppliers as required. Leadership More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive salary
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Category Manager

Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Jackson Hogg Ltd
Category Manager (Corporate Services) Middlesbrough Competitive salary Jackson Hogg Procurement are delighted to be working on an exclusive basis with a leading business in Middlesbrough on the appointment of a Category Manager - Corporate Services to join their team on a full time and permanent basis. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, this Category Manager … week with hybrid working on offer! Other benefits include 7% matched pension, flexi time scheme, CIPS funding after probationary period, and 25 days holiday plus bank hols. The Role: Category Strategy Development : Develop and implement sourcing strategies for designated corporate services categories and non-engineering CAPEX categories. Sourcing: Lead the sourcing process for the designated categories including, market research … within designated categories through strategic sourcing and supplier management and ensure all negotiated gains and cost savings are tracked, measured, and delivered. Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports on category performance, savings achieved, and market trends to senior management. Supplier Management : Manage the relationship of key category suppliers and mediate issues between stakeholders and suppliers as required. Leadership More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
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Category Manager

Wokingham, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Procurement People
Digital Category Manager Location: Berkshire – Hybrid Hours: 36 hours per week Our client, a major organisation undergoing digital transformation, is seeking a highly capable Digital Category Manager to lead strategic procurement efforts across the Cybersecurity, Networks, and Telecoms space. This role plays a vital part in the commercial success of key digital initiatives, including high-impact … technology programmes. About the Role The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert for the digital category, developing and executing long-term sourcing strategies that align with the organisation’s future-focused vision. The role requires the ability to provide commercial leadership across complex projects and supplier relationships, ensuring that value creation, compliance, and innovation are central … to procurement activities. Key Responsibilities Creating and delivering end-to-end strategic category management. Providing extensive category knowledge and market insight, including identifying/managing category-level risk. Responsible for managing a portfolio of suppliers to ensure contracted expectations continue to be improved throughout the contract life cycle and to support these suppliers in delivering added value More ❯
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Category Manager

reading, south east england, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Procurement People
Digital Category Manager Location: Berkshire – Hybrid Hours: 36 hours per week Our client, a major organisation undergoing digital transformation, is seeking a highly capable Digital Category Manager to lead strategic procurement efforts across the Cybersecurity, Networks, and Telecoms space. This role plays a vital part in the commercial success of key digital initiatives, including high-impact … technology programmes. About the Role The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert for the digital category, developing and executing long-term sourcing strategies that align with the organisation’s future-focused vision. The role requires the ability to provide commercial leadership across complex projects and supplier relationships, ensuring that value creation, compliance, and innovation are central … to procurement activities. Key Responsibilities Creating and delivering end-to-end strategic category management. Providing extensive category knowledge and market insight, including identifying/managing category-level risk. Responsible for managing a portfolio of suppliers to ensure contracted expectations continue to be improved throughout the contract life cycle and to support these suppliers in delivering added value More ❯
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Category Manager - Digital

Reading, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Executive Network Group
Digital Category Manager Location: Berkshire – Hybrid Hours: 36 hours per weekOur client, a major organisation undergoing digital transformation, is seeking a highly capable Digital Category Manager to lead strategic procurement efforts across the Cybersecurity, Networks, and Telecoms space. This role plays a vital part in the commercial success of key digital initiatives, including high-impact technology … programmes. About the Role The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert for the digital category, developing and executing long-term sourcing strategies that align with the organisation’s future-focused vision. The role requires the ability to provide commercial leadership across complex projects and supplier relationships, ensuring that value creation, compliance, and innovation are central to … procurement activities. Key Responsibilities Creating and delivering end-to-end strategic category management. Providing extensive category knowledge and market insight, including identifying/managing category-level risk. Responsible for managing a portfolio of suppliers to ensure contracted expectations continue to be improved throughout the contract life cycle and to support these suppliers in delivering added value to More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum
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Senior Procurement Category Manager

newport, wales, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Sanderson
Senior Procurement Category Manager – Bristol (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £80,000 We’re looking for a Senior Procurement Category Manager (Technology & Digital) to lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, and category planning. You’ll drive sustainable savings, manage complex supplier relationships, and support business transformation through innovation and strong commercial strategies. What you’ll do: Own … category strategies and deliver cost savings Lead end-to-end sourcing and supplier negotiations Manage supplier performance, risk, and governance Influence senior stakeholders and mentor contract managers What we’re looking for: Proven experience in Technology category management and high-value negotiations Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Confident, innovative, and able to challenge the status quo Benefits More ❯
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Senior Procurement Category Manager

City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Sanderson
Senior Procurement Category Manager – Bristol (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £80,000 We’re looking for a Senior Procurement Category Manager (Technology & Digital) to lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, and category planning. You’ll drive sustainable savings, manage complex supplier relationships, and support business transformation through innovation and strong commercial strategies. What you’ll do: Own … category strategies and deliver cost savings Lead end-to-end sourcing and supplier negotiations Manage supplier performance, risk, and governance Influence senior stakeholders and mentor contract managers What we’re looking for: Proven experience in Technology category management and high-value negotiations Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Confident, innovative, and able to challenge the status quo Benefits More ❯
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Senior Procurement Category Manager

bath, south west england, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Sanderson
Senior Procurement Category Manager – Bristol (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £80,000 We’re looking for a Senior Procurement Category Manager (Technology & Digital) to lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, and category planning. You’ll drive sustainable savings, manage complex supplier relationships, and support business transformation through innovation and strong commercial strategies. What you’ll do: Own … category strategies and deliver cost savings Lead end-to-end sourcing and supplier negotiations Manage supplier performance, risk, and governance Influence senior stakeholders and mentor contract managers What we’re looking for: Proven experience in Technology category management and high-value negotiations Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Confident, innovative, and able to challenge the status quo Benefits More ❯
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Senior Procurement Category Manager

bradley stoke, south west england, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Sanderson
Senior Procurement Category Manager – Bristol (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £80,000 We’re looking for a Senior Procurement Category Manager (Technology & Digital) to lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, and category planning. You’ll drive sustainable savings, manage complex supplier relationships, and support business transformation through innovation and strong commercial strategies. What you’ll do: Own … category strategies and deliver cost savings Lead end-to-end sourcing and supplier negotiations Manage supplier performance, risk, and governance Influence senior stakeholders and mentor contract managers What we’re looking for: Proven experience in Technology category management and high-value negotiations Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Confident, innovative, and able to challenge the status quo Benefits More ❯
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Category Manager- Technology

Reading, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Signet Recruitment and Retention
Category Manager - Digital/Technology Are you ready to make a real impact in a business on a transformational journey? This business is undergoing a major turnaround—redefining how we serve millions, protect the environment, and future-proof essential services. A key part of that vision is living within our means, which is why we’re seeking strategic … technology category professionals who bring sharp commercial thinking and a drive for value. As a Category Manager, you'll be the go-to expert—leading end-to-end strategy, managing supplier performance, and driving commercial excellence. Your insight will shape decisions, utilising market expertise to develop and deliver strategies, ensuring that they are market-leading in their … commercial arrangements. What you’ll bring: Proven experience in category strategy and supplier negotiation Confidence navigating complexity and influencing stakeholders A commercial mindset and appetite for delivering real change What’s in it for you? Competitive salary Generous pension and holiday allowance Hybrid working from Reading HQ Wellbeing perks, career growth, and a purpose-driven working environment Be part More ❯
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Category Manager- Digital

Reading, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Signet Resources
Category Manager - Digital/Technology Are you ready to make a real impact in a business on a transformational journey? This business is undergoing a major turnaround—redefining how we serve millions, protect the environment, and future-proof essential services. A key part of that vision is living within our means, which is why we’re seeking strategic … technology category professionals who bring sharp commercial thinking and a drive for value. As a Category Manager, you'll be the go-to expert—leading end-to-end strategy, managing supplier performance, and driving commercial excellence. Your insight will shape decisions, utilising market expertise to develop and deliver strategies, ensuring that they are market-leading in their … commercial arrangements. What you’ll bring: Proven experience in category strategy and supplier negotiation Confidence navigating complexity and influencing stakeholders A commercial mindset and appetite for delivering real change What’s in it for you? Competitive salary Generous pension and holiday allowance Hybrid working from Reading HQ Wellbeing perks, career growth, and a purpose-driven working environment Be part More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum
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Category Manager- Technology

slough, south east england, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Signet Recruitment and Retention
Category Manager - Digital/Technology Are you ready to make a real impact in a business on a transformational journey? This business is undergoing a major turnaround—redefining how we serve millions, protect the environment, and future-proof essential services. A key part of that vision is living within our means, which is why we’re seeking strategic … technology category professionals who bring sharp commercial thinking and a drive for value. As a Category Manager, you'll be the go-to expert—leading end-to-end strategy, managing supplier performance, and driving commercial excellence. Your insight will shape decisions, utilising market expertise to develop and deliver strategies, ensuring that they are market-leading in their … commercial arrangements. What you’ll bring: Proven experience in category strategy and supplier negotiation Confidence navigating complexity and influencing stakeholders A commercial mindset and appetite for delivering real change What’s in it for you? Competitive salary Generous pension and holiday allowance Hybrid working from Reading HQ Wellbeing perks, career growth, and a purpose-driven working environment Be part More ❯
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Category Manager- Digital

Reading, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Thames Water
turnaround plan is to live within our means. Therefore, we require skilled strategic procurement individuals with strong commercial acumen to make a real difference in these challenging times.As a Category Manager- Digital , you should be a commercial expert for your lead category. You should be able to utilise this market expertise to develop and deliver strategies, ensuring that … to the Digital Senior leadership team and a varied role. It is a great opportunity for somebody to develop digital commercial skills. What you’ll be doing as a Category Manager- Digital Creating and delivering end-to-end strategic category management. Providing extensive category knowledge and market insight, including identifying/managing category-level risk. … Hours per week What you should bring to the role: To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are: Experience in end-to-end strategic digital category management. Ability to influence, engage and inspire internal and external stakeholders to drive meaningful change. Ability to challenge industry norms and proactively seek out opportunities to deliver sustained improvements More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive salary
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IT Category Manager

Basingstoke, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
SNG (Sovereign Network Group)
Have you got procurement IT Category Management expertise? We've got a fantastic opportunity for an IT Category Manager to join our busy Procurement team on a permanent basis . Based from our head office in Basingstoke, you'll combine home and office working to ensure a positive work/life balance. It's an exciting time … invest in communities across London and the South of England – our purpose being to provide quality affordable homes and places that people love for generations. The Role As a Category Manager, you will play a pivotal role leading and delivering on a number of key sourcing projects, working collaboratively with project teams and range of stakeholders across the … for You'll need to have demonstrable experience within a similar role in procurement, leading sourcing procurement projects across IT/Technology categories. You'll also need: Strategic procurement category management expertise, evidencing the use of data and analysis to drive decision making Strong experience in leading on end-to-end procurement projects, including tenders Experience in supplier relationship More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £50,000 - £57,000 per annum
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Category Manager – Software

london, south east england, united kingdom
Beaumont Select Ltd
This innovative and fast-paced Global brand is going through considerable growth and is looking for Software Category manager/Senior Buyer to join this dynamic Procurement Team.... We are looking for a Software Category manager/Senior Buyer who can support the Head of Procurement to successfully deliver a procurement service, including implementing the right More ❯
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Category Manager – Software

london (city of london), south east england, united kingdom
Beaumont Select Ltd
This innovative and fast-paced Global brand is going through considerable growth and is looking for Software Category manager/Senior Buyer to join this dynamic Procurement Team.... We are looking for a Software Category manager/Senior Buyer who can support the Head of Procurement to successfully deliver a procurement service, including implementing the right More ❯
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Category Manager – Software

slough, south east england, united kingdom
Beaumont Select Ltd
This innovative and fast-paced Global brand is going through considerable growth and is looking for Software Category manager/Senior Buyer to join this dynamic Procurement Team.... We are looking for a Software Category manager/Senior Buyer who can support the Head of Procurement to successfully deliver a procurement service, including implementing the right More ❯
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Category Manager - Digital Services

Reading, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom
Niche Recruitment Ltd
If you have a flair for IT sourcing and the resilience to thrive under pressure, this role could be your next big step. An opportunity has arisen for a Category Manager – Digital to join a dynamic procurement team at the forefront of a major digital transformation journey. This role is central to sourcing critical IT services including cyber … bonus, a contributory pension of up to 12%, 26 days’ holiday (rising to 30 with service), annual medical assessments, and access to a comprehensive wellbeing and benefits platform. As Category Manager you'll be... Support end-to-end sourcing across digital categories including cyber, telecoms, IT and networks. Lead and influence digital procurement strategy aligned with major transformation More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 per annum
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Category Lead Manager

Warwickshire, Hampton Magna, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Morson Talent
Category Lead Manager – IT services Start date: 1st September End date: April 26 Remote working Rate: £450 - £500 p/d (inside IR35) Our client is a leading telecommunications business who specialise in projects across the Highways sector. They currently require the services of a Category Lead Manager to join their team and manage categories of …/L value categories and complex/non-complex categories Responsible for the evaluation of suppliers as part of supplier on-boarding process and implementation of i Procurement strategy category code management in line with Category strategy Responsible for negotiation of flow-down terms for complex agreements Responsible for on-going supplier performance and supplier relationship management throughout … contractual agreements with suppliers that fulfil all business requirements, including any flow-down terms Responsible for maintenance of Approved Supplier List (ASL) including supplier onboarding and evaluation Maintenance of category codes & responsible for creation of i Procurement strategy Responsible for identifying classification of supplier and creation of appropriate business review schedule Support with supplier audits and definition of social More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £450 - £500/day None
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Category Lead Manager

Warwick, Warwickshire, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Morson Talent
Category Lead Manager – IT services Start date: 1st September End date: April 26 Remote working Rate: £450 - £500 p/d (inside IR35) Our client is a leading telecommunications business who specialise in projects across the Highways sector. They currently require the services of a Category Lead Manager to join their team and manage categories of …/L value categories and complex/non-complex categories Responsible for the evaluation of suppliers as part of supplier on-boarding process and implementation of i Procurement strategy category code management in line with Category strategy Responsible for negotiation of flow-down terms for complex agreements Responsible for on-going supplier performance and supplier relationship management throughout … contractual agreements with suppliers that fulfil all business requirements, including any flow-down terms Responsible for maintenance of Approved Supplier List (ASL) including supplier onboarding and evaluation Maintenance of category codes & responsible for creation of i Procurement strategy Responsible for identifying classification of supplier and creation of appropriate business review schedule Support with supplier audits and definition of social More ❯
Employment Type: Contract, Work From Home
Rate: £450 - 500 per day + None
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Interim Category Manager - IT

Crawley, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom
LHH Recruitment Solutions
Procurement Category Manager - IT ChangeFinancial ServicesHybrid - West Sussex6-12 month contractc.£75,000 Our client, an established and socially conscious, financial services organisation are looking for an experienced and innovative procurement leader, to support the delivery of a new and innovative procurement strategy. In this role, you will have the opportunity to support the implementation of a new … skills to engage with external suppliers and nurture effective and commercial business critical relationships. To be successful in this role, you will have previously worked in an IT Procurement Category Management role, and have extensive knowledge of IT modernisation and transformation. You must have strong technical IT knowledge and a proven track record delivering effective and commercial procurements, working More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £75,000 per annum
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Category Manager
the UK excluding London
10th Percentile
£50,300
25th Percentile
£55,063
Median
£57,750
75th Percentile
£67,375
90th Percentile
£73,000