NHS England

Head of Net Zero and Sustainable Procurement

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Job summary

Why you should apply:We value the different experiences our people bring to their work.We're working to create an environment where everyone can make a full contributionno matter their background, identity, or circumstances.Which means, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.Our work matters. You matter.As an internal colleague, you may already have benefitted from a lot of what we have to offer. As a reminder:We operate a hybrid working approach which offers you an informal, flexible way of blending home and office working.Flexible working opportunities - we value and respect the diversity of our employees, and applications from prospective candidates who require flexible working arrangements are welcomed; these include part-time hours, job sharing, flexible hoursand part-remote set ups.27 days annual leave increasing to 33 days with service.a generous pension (with our contribution equal to 20.6% of your earnings)NHS Discounts including shops, restaurants, gym, mobile phones, and insurance.employee benefit schemes including our Season Ticket Loan, CarLease and Bike to Work schemes.We use NHS Terms and Conditions of Service (Agenda for Change) pay rates. Most new employees to the NHS will start at the bottom of the band. You can find more information about Agenda for Change pay rates herePay scales for 2023/24 | NHS Employers.

Main duties of the job

The Central Commercial Function, part of the NHS England Commercial Directorate, is recruiting for an exceptional leader in the field of sustainable procurement. The Head of Net Zero and Sustainable Procurement will be a senior leader in the team responsible for decarbonising the NHS, embedding social value and eradicating modern slavery in healthcare supply chains. This role will support commercial decision making and policy across NHS England as well as the wider NHS across England. Exceptional skills in leadership, collaboration, commercial execution, stakeholder engagement and policy shaping are essential.

Next stepsPrepare your application, we want to know about you and why you feel you are suitable for this role. Think about what skills, knowledge and experience you can bring to this position and include in your personal statement.Applicants who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by email. You will be kept informed of the format of your assessment along with details of what to expect and timings.If you require a reasonable adjustment or support with your application, please don't hesitate to reach out and contact vacancy contact.

About us

In April 2023, NHS England, NHS Digital, and Health Education England merged to create a new, single organisation to lead the NHS in England. This new NHS England is designed to create a simpler, smaller, high performing, organisation that leads the NHS more effectively and is a better place to work. Speaking with one voice to the service.

The new NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:

Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
Making the NHS agreat place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
Delivering value for money.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/ .

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

Date posted

15 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8d

Salary

£83,571 a year per annum (exclusive of HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

990-S3-COR-N-1-1020

Job locations

Wellington House / Wellington Place

London or Leeds

LS1 4AP

Job description

Job responsibilities

You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Salary Progression Applicants will commence at the bottom of Band 8d with a full-time starting salary of £83,571 with a pay step increase after 5 years service. For posts based in Inner London, the above salaries will include the additional supplement of 20% of basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £5,132 per annum and a maximum payment of £7,746 per annum. This is offered in accordance with NHS Terms and Conditions and is based on office location.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to master's level or equivalent level or equivalent experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

In depth additional expert knowledge acquired over a significant period of time in the following area(s) oSustainable Development. oCarbon reduction, oModern Slavery and labour standards. oSocial Value; and oProcurement
Subject matter expertise across a number of key areas relating to sustainable procurement and sustainable supply chain programmes
Demonstrable experience of managing and prioritising a large budget with solid working knowledge of financial process requirements, and previously responsible for a budget, involved in budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes
Ability to provide and receive, convey and present highly complex, sensitive and/or contentious information to large groups, responding openly to questions to ensure full understanding and engagement and ability to communicate effectively with clinical, academic and all levels of staff

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to master's level or equivalent level or equivalent experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

In depth additional expert knowledge acquired over a significant period of time in the following area(s) oSustainable Development. oCarbon reduction, oModern Slavery and labour standards. oSocial Value; and oProcurement
Subject matter expertise across a number of key areas relating to sustainable procurement and sustainable supply chain programmes
Demonstrable experience of managing and prioritising a large budget with solid working knowledge of financial process requirements, and previously responsible for a budget, involved in budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes
Ability to provide and receive, convey and present highly complex, sensitive and/or contentious information to large groups, responding openly to questions to ensure full understanding and engagement and ability to communicate effectively with clinical, academic and all levels of staff

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Wellington House / Wellington Place

London or Leeds

LS1 4AP

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Wellington House / Wellington Place

London or Leeds

LS1 4AP

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)