Deputy Regional Supply and Delivery Manager

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Deputy Regional Supply and Delivery Manager to oversee logistics operations in Bristol. The role involves providing strong leadership to a logistics team, ensuring compliance with safety and financial standards, and contributing to strategic developments. Candidates should have logistics experience, management qualifications, and a drive to improve service efficiency. An attractive salary package and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year

Pay enhancements for out of hours and shift working

Career progression opportunities

Car leasing scheme

Free parking across Trust sites

Wide range of discounts from various organisations

Qualifications

• Management or supervisory experience in logistics or healthcare.
• Specialist knowledge of supply chain systems.
• Full UK driving license with no more than six penalty points.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the logistics team.
• Provide leadership and support to staff.
• Ensure compliance with financial and safety standards.

Skills

Effective leadership

Analytical problem solving

Interpreting KPIs

Education

Degree level qualifications or equivalent

Health and Safety qualification

Management or Leadership Qualification to diploma level

Job description

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Deputy Regional Supply and Delivery Manager

The closing date is 02 February 2026

There has never been a better time to join the Trust's Supply and Delivery Service in the new role of Deputy Regional Supply and Delivery Manager which will be based at our Bristol storage and distribution site as we enter an exciting period of transformation with the implementation of a new inventory management system and providing the distribution solution for a new medicines bag repacking service.

The role will be managing and co‑coordinating the day‑to‑day operation of the Bristol based logistics team and providing them with strong leadership and supporting the team in providing the storage and distribution of medical consumables and medicines across Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and the North Somerset and Bristol area.

The role will also lead in the effective delivery of a high‑quality logistics service which is capable of flexing to meet the changing demands of the service, whilst maintaining operations within budget and financial governance requirements.

We are looking for a committed and motivated person with logistics experience to support the Regional Supply and Delivery Manager in developing future strategies for improved efficiencies within the current distribution model. They will provide highly visible, positive and inspirational leadership to the team as we adapt to the changing needs of the operation to enable our front‑line colleagues to provide quality care for our patients.

Main duties of the job

The Deputy Regional Supply & Delivery (S&D) Manager will provide overall leadership and management to the Trust's Supply and Delivery function based at Emerald Park, Bristol and also supporting our southern operation based at Skypark, Exeter. The role will support the Regional Supply and Delivery Manager in providing oversight to associated delivery plans, ensuring effective financial management and service development.

You will provide operational level management to the team, including staff welfare and health and wellbeing, management of sickness absence and other abstractions and the delivery of compassionate leadership in line with the Trust Strategic Goals as well as Trust values and behaviours.

Ensuring Supply & Delivery service standards are provided to the highest levels through supervision and management of S&D resources, ensuring they are efficient and effective and stay within budgetary and Health & Safety parameters.

This role will require a hands‑on approach working closely with the Regional Supply and Delivery Manager to ensure service and performance expectations are met and will include the need for some travel within the geographical footprint of the Trust.

About us

Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.

We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five‑year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.

The role is based in Bristol, a lively yet laid‑back city with top‑class shopping, street food, dynamic events and friendly festivals and excellent national and international transport links.

If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to people's lives, then we would love to hear from you.

In return we will equip you with the skills and resources you need to thrive in your role.

You will have opportunities to progress to roles across the Trust and enjoy continuous professional development.

• A standard working week of 37.5 hours
• Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
• Career and salary progression
• Car leasing scheme
• Free parking across Trust sites
• Staff networks
• Wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

• Degree level qualifications or equivalent
• Specialist knowledge of supply chain systems
• Full UK driving license held for at least one year with no more than six penalty points
• Health and Safety qualification or prepared to work towards
• Management or Leadership Qualification to diploma level

Experience

• Previous supervisory or managerial experience.
• Significant experience of warehousing, logistics of healthcare activities.
• Demonstrable ability to analyse problems and provide effective solutions.
• Previous NHS leadership experience.

Skills, knowledge, ability

• AITDO effective leadership and managing from distance, able to interpret KPI's and remedy deficiencies.
• Experience of undertaking audits and implementation of compliance processes

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.

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

£47,810 to £54,710 a year. Indicative, salary may be subject to review