Senior Procurement Lead

NHS England

The closing date is 10 December 2024

Job summary

We are in the process of establishing long-term capability to deliver the New Hospital Programme - the 3rd largest programme on the Government's Major Projects Portfolio enabling the delivery of NHS's Health Infrastructure Plan.

The post holder will lead the provision of an efficient, effective and high quality procurement service capable of meeting all statutory, regulatory and NHS requirements ensuring alignment with the activity of the organisation.

The postholder will:

Show an understanding of NHS, wider public procurement and commercial world

Demonstrate experience of project managing complex procurement activities from initial planning to contract award

Demonstrate substantial senior level experience in a complex programme management, procurement and supply chain environment.

Possess knowledge of procurement strategy achieved through qualifications (CIPS/ Masters Level management course) and/or industry experience

Have detailed knowledge and experience to assure and advise on practical application of public sector procurement guidelines and process, legislation and contract law.

Be competent to develop contractual documentation for invitations to tender, ensuring appropriate legislation and that the appropriate terms and conditions are cross referenced.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

Work collaboratively to positively influence shareholder organisations and embed cultural change so that NHP objectives are delivered.

Engage and operate effectively at senior stakeholder level.

Maintain a network of relevant public and private sector contacts.

Act as a key strategic link/lead for customer interface for their category

Proactively engage, build and maintain excellent relationships with member trusts.

About us

The 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 a great 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 visithttps://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.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.

NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website.

Date posted

26 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£74,290 to £85,601 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

990-NHP-6819697-IE

Job locations

Any NHSE Office

National

SE1 8UG


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.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification.

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.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable senior management experience
  • Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement
  • Experience of delivering against competing priorities and deadlines while also directing the work of teams/individuals.
  • Experience of budgetary responsible, including budget setting with evidence of working knowledge of financial processes

Skills Capabilities & Attributes

Essential

  • Provide and receive highly complex, sensitive and contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups
  • Negotiate on difficult and very complex and detailed issues
  • Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
  • Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable senior management experience
  • Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement
  • Experience of delivering against competing priorities and deadlines while also directing the work of teams/individuals.
  • Experience of budgetary responsible, including budget setting with evidence of working knowledge of financial processes

Skills Capabilities & Attributes

Essential

  • Provide and receive highly complex, sensitive and contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups
  • Negotiate on difficult and very complex and detailed issues
  • Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
  • Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action

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

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 England

Address

Any NHSE Office

National

SE1 8UG


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Any NHSE Office

National

SE1 8UG


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Support

Recruitment Support

england.nhppeople@nhs.net

Date posted

26 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£74,290 to £85,601 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

990-NHP-6819697-IE

Job locations

Any NHSE Office

National

SE1 8UG


Supporting documents

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