Chief Delivery Officer

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS is seeking a strategic leader for a vital role in procurement. This position involves overseeing the Procurement category workstreams and leading a team to innovate and drive efficiencies across NHS services. The successful candidate will contribute to making NHS procurement more integrated and sustainable, working closely with key stakeholders.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Career development pathways

Qualifications

• Significant commercial experience in public and/or private sector.
• Management role at a senior level overseeing a large team.
• Financial and budgetary management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the commercial strategic direction of Procurement workstreams.
• Oversee the Procurement Shared Services team to implement NHS LPP strategy.
• Act as a strong leader, respected by stakeholders and decision makers.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Thinking

Education

Member Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply or equivalent

MBA or equivalent

Academic background in clinical/medical or business/commercial

Job description

Job summary

This role plays a vital part in implementing the NHS London Procurement Partnership (NHS LPP) vision & strategy, approved by the NHS LPP Steering Board, and in delivering the aspiration of the Managing Director and Board to become a world-class procurement partner of choice for the NHS and the wider public sector. This role is a fast changing, challenging, high profile strategic and influential role that will lead and develop the day-to-day operation of what is in the main, a best-in-class procurement and category management function. The postholder will play a pivotal role in NHS LPP, anticipating and responding to external challenges, whilst meeting the requirements of stakeholders at local, regional and national levels. The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to drive commercial efficiency across the NHS while making the landscape less fragmented, easier to use and more sustainable.

Main duties of the job

Lead and develop the commercial strategic direction of the Procurement category workstreams (including Clinical Digital Solutions; Estates, Facilities & Professional Services; Medical Healthcare Pharmacy Services; Workforce). Lead the Procurement Shared Services teams including Contract Management, Procurement and Strategic Supplier Relationship Management. Work with customers and members to ensure that they receive innovative and timely expert advice and delivery support. Alongside our affiliates, work to ensure that NHS LPP's proposition supports national and political direction and agenda, driving better patient outcomes and systemic reform.

Represent NHS LPP at the NHS LPP Steering Board. Deputise for the Managing Director of NHS LPP when required.

Act as a strong leader, respected by key stakeholders and other senior key decision makers of stakeholder organisations. Work collaboratively with all stakeholders and partners to secure their ongoing support and commitment to NHS LPP and deliver a year-on-year positive return on investment for all member organisations.

About us

NHS LPP are an accredited organization; CCIAF, Investors in People and Disability awareness. NHS LPP are proud to follow and support the values of our host, Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust.

We are dedicated to promoting the wellbeing of our staff and offer flexible working and compressed working patterns. We have a proven track record of promoting from within and we are committed to ensuring that all employees have a career pathway and opportunity for both progression and development.

Details Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Very senior manager (VSM)

Salary

Depending on experience VSM

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-SMT1729

Job locations

India House,

Curlew Street

london

SE1 2ND

Job description Job responsibilities

Lead and develop the commercial strategic direction of the Procurement Workstreams (that comprises Clinical Digital Solutions; Estates, Facilities & Professional Services; Healthcare Pharmacy Services and Workforce)

Oversee the Procurement Shared Services Team (that comprises Sourcing, Contract Management and Supplier Relationship Management) in order to implement the NHS LPP strategy and vision. Within this, the role holder will be responsible for adherence to and governance of procurement regulations including the Procurement Act of 2023, cabinet office spend controls, NHS E accreditation and Central Commercial Function framework level accreditation

Be NHS LPPs representative on the NHS Workforce Alliance

Job description Job responsibilities

Lead and develop the commercial strategic direction of the Procurement Workstreams (that comprises Clinical Digital Solutions; Estates, Facilities & Professional Services; Healthcare Pharmacy Services and Workforce)

Oversee the Procurement Shared Services Team (that comprises Sourcing, Contract Management and Supplier Relationship Management) in order to implement the NHS LPP strategy and vision. Within this, the role holder will be responsible for adherence to and governance of procurement regulations including the Procurement Act of 2023, cabinet office spend controls, NHS E accreditation and Central Commercial Function framework level accreditation

Be NHS LPPs representative on the NHS Workforce Alliance

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Member Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply or equivalent
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Academic background in a related topic e.g clinical/medical or business/commercial

Desirable

• MBA or equivalent

Experience Essential

• Significant commercial experience in the public and/or private sector
• Public and/or private sector management role at a senior level overseeing a large team, for NHS experience band 9
• Financial and budgetary management experience
• Self-reliant, creative, assertive and results driven team player

Skills Essential

• Acts as a strong leader and is respected by executives of shareholder organisations
• Constructs and communicates complex messages to stakeholders with impact
• Assesses the current standards of communication across NHS and wider public sector to determine the course of action to raise those standards to best in class

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Member Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply or equivalent
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Academic background in a related topic e.g clinical/medical or business/commercial

Desirable

• MBA or equivalent

Experience Essential

• Significant commercial experience in the public and/or private sector
• Public and/or private sector management role at a senior level overseeing a large team, for NHS experience band 9
• Financial and budgetary management experience
• Self-reliant, creative, assertive and results driven team player

Skills Essential

• Acts as a strong leader and is respected by executives of shareholder organisations
• Constructs and communicates complex messages to stakeholders with impact
• Assesses the current standards of communication across NHS and wider public sector to determine the course of action to raise those standards to best in class

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

India House,

Curlew Street

london

SE1 2ND

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

India House,

Curlew Street

london

SE1 2ND

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)