Head of Training and Events

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 27 November 2024

Job summary

Are you passionate about making a difference in the NHS? Do you have the expertise to lead a dynamic team in delivering top-tier procurement training? If so, the North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOECPC) has an exciting opportunity for you!

We are seeking a motivated and experienced individual to join our team as the Head of Training and Events, based in Sheffield. This pivotal role will see you leading a dedicated team to deliver expert NHS Procurement-focused training to both NHS procurement professionals and non-procurement delegates.

About Us:NOECPC is renowned for its commitment to excellence in procurement within the NHS. We pride ourselves on providing innovative solutions and cutting-edge training that empower our colleagues to achieve the best outcomes for their organisations and the wider NHS.

Main duties of the job

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact within the NHS. You will have the chance to shape the future of procurement training, work with a talented team, and enjoy a supportive and collaborative work environment.

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and help us drive excellence in NHS procurement, we would love to hear from you!

Apply now and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference.

We are looking for someone who is:

An excellent communicator with strong leadership skills.

MCIPS qualified with extensive in NHS procurement or a similar field.

Creative and innovative in developing training programs.

Organized, with exceptional attention to detail.

Passionate about contributing to the improvement of NHS services.

About us

The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching,research and development.

There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.

We also have an incredible bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Date posted

13 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£62,215 to £72,293 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

173-60924-COR

Job locations

Don Valley House

Sheffield

S4 7UQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

As the Head of Training and Events, you will be at the forefront of developing and implementing a comprehensive training strategy. Your key responsibilities will include:

Leading a small team of training and event professionals.
Designing and delivering high-quality procurement training programs.
Being the face of NOECPC at events and in the media.
Collaborating with stakeholders to identify training needs and opportunities.
Ensuring all training materials are current and relevant to the evolving NHS procurement landscape.
Organising and managing training events to ensure they run smoothly and effectively.
For full details please view the Job Description and Person Specification, available to download directly from this advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As the Head of Training and Events, you will be at the forefront of developing and implementing a comprehensive training strategy. Your key responsibilities will include:

Leading a small team of training and event professionals.
Designing and delivering high-quality procurement training programs.
Being the face of NOECPC at events and in the media.
Collaborating with stakeholders to identify training needs and opportunities.
Ensuring all training materials are current and relevant to the evolving NHS procurement landscape.
Organising and managing training events to ensure they run smoothly and effectively.
For full details please view the Job Description and Person Specification, available to download directly from this advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

5 GCSEs at Grade C or equivalent including Mathematics and English

Knowledge, Procurement

Essential

MCIPS

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential

Demonstratable experience of creating content and delivering in-person and online to procurement professionals or equivalent experience
Experience of organising, building content and hosting large successful events.

Attributes

Essential

Excellent communication skills with the ability to demonstrate flexibility and high standards of customer service when dealing with the senior team, the wider Commercial Operations Team and external/internal stakeholders and members.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

5 GCSEs at Grade C or equivalent including Mathematics and English

Knowledge, Procurement

Essential

MCIPS

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential

Demonstratable experience of creating content and delivering in-person and online to procurement professionals or equivalent experience
Experience of organising, building content and hosting large successful events.

Attributes

Essential

Excellent communication skills with the ability to demonstrate flexibility and high standards of customer service when dealing with the senior team, the wider Commercial Operations Team and external/internal stakeholders and members.

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.