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NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Regional Manager Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport

The closing date is 22 February 2026

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role within the Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport function supporting NHS services across Wales. The postholder will be responsible for ensuring the efficient, effective and customer-focused delivery of Supply Chain, Logistics and Health Courier Service operations, enabling frontline teams to provide safe, high-quality care to patients.

Working within the organisation's ISO and Quality Management frameworks, the role will lead and support operational teams to maintain high standards of service performance, compliance and continuous improvement. You will contribute to the strategic development of the service, helping to shape future models of delivery that meet the evolving needs of NHS Wales.

A key element of the role involves supporting the Deputy Head of Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport with the oversight and coordination of Receipt & Distribution services across Health Boards in South Wales. This includes ensuring consistent processes, strong stakeholder engagement and effective operational management across multiple sites.

Main duties of the job

As a senior member of the Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport Team, the post holder will play a key role in supporting the Deputy Head of Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport in the effective oversight of Receipt & Distribution (R&D) functions across Health Boards within their region. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional who enjoys a varied position that combines strategic planning with day-to-day operational management.

Acting as the regional manager, the post holder will ensure the efficient and effective use of resources by leading and coordinating activities across the Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport functions. They will promote cohesive working across service areas, support integrated approaches to delivery, and identify opportunities for improvement to enhance service performance.

The post holder will also be responsible for managing project timelines and deliverables that contribute to the department's business plan, ensuring that agreed targets are achieved. In addition, they will support the Deputy Head in aligning local and regional business plans with the organisation's annual delivery plan and Integrated Medium-Term Plan (IMTP), ensuring consistency and strategic alignment across the region.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

06 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£48,527 to £55,532 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

043-AC024-0226

Job locations

Newport IP5

Imperial Park, Celtic Way

Newport

NP10 8BE


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified to post graduate Diploma level or equivalent in Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport or demonstratable experience
  • Specialist knowledge of contract law / EU legislation / Transport Governance to support Procurement Services & HCS.
  • Knowledge of NHS and government policies, and the political and economic climate within which healthcare is delivered.
  • Qualified to Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Professional stage or CMILT.

Desirable

  • Qualified in project management, i.e. PRINCE2 or alternative methodology.

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills, written and oral, articulate and robust in presenting ideas.
  • Strong influencing with significant experience / negotiating skills, a good builder of productive relationships.
  • IT Proficiency particularly in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, databases and use of the web for researching.

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh.
  • Familiar with integrated web based systems.

Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience of handling 'complex' operational management in a challenging environment, and within budget.
  • Experience of project managing and ability to meet deadlines, including participating and coordinating operational delivery plans , costings and purchases, in line with agreed revenue and capital projects.
  • Experience of people/staff management.

Desirable

  • Demonstratable track record of obtaining savings and other business indicators.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified to post graduate Diploma level or equivalent in Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport or demonstratable experience
  • Specialist knowledge of contract law / EU legislation / Transport Governance to support Procurement Services & HCS.
  • Knowledge of NHS and government policies, and the political and economic climate within which healthcare is delivered.
  • Qualified to Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Professional stage or CMILT.

Desirable

  • Qualified in project management, i.e. PRINCE2 or alternative methodology.

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills, written and oral, articulate and robust in presenting ideas.
  • Strong influencing with significant experience / negotiating skills, a good builder of productive relationships.
  • IT Proficiency particularly in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, databases and use of the web for researching.

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh.
  • Familiar with integrated web based systems.

Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience of handling 'complex' operational management in a challenging environment, and within budget.
  • Experience of project managing and ability to meet deadlines, including participating and coordinating operational delivery plans , costings and purchases, in line with agreed revenue and capital projects.
  • Experience of people/staff management.

Desirable

  • Demonstratable track record of obtaining savings and other business indicators.

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

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Address

Newport IP5

Imperial Park, Celtic Way

Newport

NP10 8BE


Employer's website

https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Address

Newport IP5

Imperial Park, Celtic Way

Newport

NP10 8BE


Employer's website

https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Head of Supply Chain, Logistics & Transport

Chris Johns

christopher.johns2@wales.nhs.uk

07818458695

Details

Date posted

06 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£48,527 to £55,532 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

043-AC024-0226

Job locations

Newport IP5

Imperial Park, Celtic Way

Newport

NP10 8BE


Supporting documents

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