Assistant Director of Logistics Services

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service organization in Newport is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Logistics to lead logistics functions and provide strategic direction. The candidate will modernize services, advising on technical and financial matters, while ensuring excellent customer service. Join a workplace committed to inclusive practices and agile working methods.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Agile working approach

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Desirable ability to speak Welsh; open to English or Welsh speakers.
• Embrace workplace values focusing on collaboration and responsibility.
• Experience in agile working and continuous improvement.
• Commitment to excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic management of Logistics Services.
• Modernize services by integrating best practices.
• Advise on technical and financial logistics matters.

Skills

Leadership in logistics

Strategic planning

Budget management

Customer service

Understanding of Welsh and UK legislation

Job description

Overview

Are you a motivated and committed Senior Manager who wishes to work for an evolving organisation with a growing Procurement and Logistics agenda? If this appeals to you then an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Procurement Services senior team. The Assistant Director of Logistics will assist the Director in providing professional leadership and support to the Procurement Services team within NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership. They will play a fundamental role in contributing to the development of strategic direction, long term planning and service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing the leadership, strategic direction and management of a range of Logistics Services functions, staff and other resources within the Division whilst influencing and managing the challenges of contributing to securing value for money across the NHS Wales organisations’ non-pay budgets. The contribution of the Logistics Service to the delivery of cash releasing savings for NHS Wales Health Boards/Trusts/Organisations will be critical to the success of this role.
• Modernisation of the Logistics Services function drawing upon best practice from across the wider public and commercial sector to develop people, processes, infrastructure and culture within the service while recognising and working within the financial constraints of NHS Wales.
• Provide technical advice and direction on Logistics and applicable Welsh and UK legislation across the whole of NHS Wales. Provide professional technical, financial and managerial advice to the Welsh Government on a variety of logistics service provisions covering products, services and major infrastructure.

Requirements / Qualifications

• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
• At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.
• Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.
• We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.
• Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.
• Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/
• NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.
• For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jonathan Irvine Job title: Director of Procurement Services Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 02921500526
• We welcome inquiries from anyone interested in the position and would like to discuss how they feel their skills, abilities and experiences match the requirements of the role. Please email Jonathan Irvine, Director of Procurement Services using [e-mail] who will be able to arrange a call with you to discuss further