Managing Director North West London Procurement Services

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community healthcare organization in London is seeking a Managing Director for their NW London Procurement Shared Service. This role involves providing strategic direction and leadership for procurement across multiple NHS member Trusts, managing substantial budgets, and implementing effective procurement strategies. Ideal candidates will possess strong procurement experience and senior management skills, along with a commitment to inclusive care practices.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Flexible working options

Car lease scheme

Annual travel card loan

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant procurement or commercial experience in the Public or Private sector.
• Senior management experience across multiple sites or organisations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in delivering significant change and transformation programmes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction, leadership, and advice on Procurement.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies for North West London ICS.
• Lead on the continual development of the Procurement Shared Service.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Education

Procurement - MCIPS or equivalent

Masters or equivalent

Tools

IT toolsets

Job description

Overview

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Welcome to Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH)

At CLCH, we proudly serve as a beacon of compassionate community healthcare across 14 London boroughs and Hertfordshire. We bring care closer to home, embracing the diverse communities with dedication and heart.

Recognised as a Good provider by the Care Quality Commission and celebrated among the top NHS employers, we empower our community health professionals to deliver care that makes a difference.

We are committed to fostering an environment where every member of our team feels respected, valued, and inspired. Our culture follows the NHS People Plan, Our NHS People Promise, and our Equality values and objectives, guiding us to create a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Together, we build a caring community where warmth shows in every life we touch.

Job overview

Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, serving diverse communities across 14 London Boroughs and Hertfordshire.

North West London Procurement Services delivers best value procurement outcomes for the NHS through collaborative working. Partner organisations spend a combined amount each year on goods, works, and services. The NWLPS "Stronger Together" Procurement Strategy aligns with sector objectives to deliver value for money and unlock greater value from procurement.

Our vision is to develop a best-in-class procurement supply chain service that is patient-centric, scalable, and driven by a high-performing team. The team is structured into functional teams to drive excellence within supply chain, systems, sourcing, and contract management.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for providing strategic direction, leadership and advice to CLCH, the Shared Service Board, Trust Board and Executive Team, on behalf of the Chief Finance Officer and Member Trust Boards regarding all Procurement.

Currently the combined non-pay spend influenced by the CLCH hosted Procurement Shared Service is over £1.7bn across the 7 current NHS member Trusts and ICBs.

As the Trust Shared Service Procurement Subject Matter Expert, the postholder is responsible for developing and implementing a procurement strategy for North West London ICS.

The Managing Director is the accountable officer responsible for the delivery of the Procurement Service reporting to the Shared Service Board comprised of Chief Finance Officers from each member Trust. They have devolved responsibility and shared accountability for the operational delivery and strategic development of directorate's annual plan and ICS-wide responsibilities, including Cost Improvement Plans, legal support regarding the Public Procurement Regulations and professional procurement support in all major Trust initiatives.

The post holder will provide outstanding professional leadership to the ICS Shared Service at a national/international level and professional procurement support/guidance as required.

Working for our organisation

Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up)
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Managing Director is the accountable officer responsible for the delivery of the Procurement Shared Service reporting to the Shared Service Board comprised of Chief Finance Officers from each member Trust. Main responsibilities include:

• Responsible for the provision of strategic direction, leadership and advice to CLCH, the Shared Service Board, Trust Board and Executive Team, on behalf of the Chief Finance Officer and Member Trust Boards regarding all Procurement including sourcing, purchasing systems, and the Hospital supply chain;
• To lead on the continual development of the Procurement Shared Service to support the needs of our Member Trusts;
• Responsible for developing and implementing a procurement strategy for North West London ICS impacting on the systems and processes, sourcing strategies, contract management approach, and organisational form for procurement and supply chain services across and within each member Trust;
• The postholder will act as procurement lead for NWL ICS wide initiatives which impact service provision across the local health economy;
• The post holder will provide outstanding professional leadership to the ICS Shared Service at a national/international level and professional Procurement support/guidance as required.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Person specification

Education/Qualification

Essential criteria

• Procurement - MCIPS or equivalent
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable criteria

• Masters (Masters or equivalent)

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant procurement or commercial experience in the Public or Private sector
• Senior management experience across multiple sites or organisations
• Significant Programme Management experience
• Extensive analytical and problem solving skills
• Experience of delivering significant change / transformation programmes

Desirable criteria

• NHS Procurement experience
• Board level experience

Skills & Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Acts as a strong leader and is respected by executives of stakeholder organisations
• Constructs and communicates complex messages to stakeholders with impact
• Engages and operates effectively at a senior level
• Develops effective customer centric engagement methods to meet the needs of stakeholder organisations
• Differentiates between competing but interdependent priorities
• Evidence of developing complex strategies, business plans and programmes
• Evidence of developing effective teams, including virtual teams
• Subject matter expertise in procurement, and the ability to express that expertise to a range of stakeholders
• Confident in the use of appropriate IT toolsets at a suitable level
• Expert knowledge in procurement and leadership
• Experience of complex change management
• Politically astute with excellent personal and communication skills

Desirable criteria

• Maintains a wide network of contacts in commercial and public sector
• High emotional intelligence and self-impact

Due to high application volumes, this vacancy may close before the advertised date. Please apply promptly if you meet the Person Specification.

Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the criteria will be shortlisted.

Interview details will be emailed after the closing date - please check your email regularly.

CLCH Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

CLCH is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for providing exceptional patient care. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining talent from all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident employer, we pledge to:

• Guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role.
• Provide reasonable adjustments to support diverse needs throughout the recruitment and employment process.
• Challenge misconceptions about disability and foster an inclusive culture for everyone.

We are committed to building a workplace where all staff feel valued and have the opportunity to thrive. Simply let us know how we can support you.

Learn more about our equal opportunities policy on our website: Equal opportunities: Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust clch.nhs.uk

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• Managing Director: NW London Procurement Shared Service (PDF, 608.3KB)
• functional requirements form (PDF, 444.8KB)
• TRUST VAL (PDF, 720.3KB)