Job Description

Are you a motivated and committed Senior Manager who wishes to work for an evolving organisation with a growing Procurement and Logistics agenda? If this appeals to you then an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Procurement Services senior team. The Assistant Director of Logistics will assist the Director in providing professional leadership and support to the Procurement Services team within NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership. They will play a fundamental role in contributing to the development of strategic direction, long term planning and service delivery.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for providing the leadership, strategic direction and management of a range of Logistics Services functions, staff and other resources within the Division whilst influencing and managing the challenges of contributing to securing value for money across the NHS Wales organisations' non-pay budgets. The contribution of the Logistics Service to the delivery of cash releasing savings for NHS Wales Health Boards/Trusts/Organisations will be critical to the success of this role.
Modernisation of the Logistics Services function drawing upon best practice from across the wider public and commercial sector to develop people, processes, infrastructure and culture within the service while recognising and working within the financial constraints of NHS Wales.
Provide technical advice and direction on Logistics and applicable Welsh and UK legislation across the whole of NHS Wales. Provide professional technical, financial and managerial advice to the Welsh Government on a variety of logistics service provisions covering products, services and major infrastructure.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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
29 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8d
Salary
92,713 to 106,919 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
043-AC149-0825
Job locations
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Imperial Park IP5, Unit 5 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 and Knowledge
Essential

• Post-graduate degree (MA/MSc/MBA) in relevant area such as Logistics Management or Strategic Procurement Management.
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (MCILT) or Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS)
• Evidence of continuing professional development, education, and training at senior management level

Desirable

• Project Management qualifications such as PRINCE2 or other methodology

Experience
Essential

• Significant senior experience in leading and managing logistics operations at a national level
• Experience of managing contractors, professional and administrative staff and resources to achieve corporate objectives.
• Experience of critical analysis of complex supply chain activities to deliver optimum logistics solutions
• Comfortable and competent of dealing on a face-to-face basis with senior executive level decision makers within large public or commercial sector organisations and experience of working with government decision-makers and key influencers.

Desirable

• Political awareness, displaying a clear understanding of the implications of both national and local agendas and how they can be managed
• Experience of risk management, corporate governance and quality management systems.

Skills & Attributes
Essential

• In depth professional knowledge of logistics and transport management, financial management, performance and staff management acquired through experience over an extended period of time.
• Expert knowledge of procurement strategy and relevant legislation
• A proven track record of leading, directing and managing complex change, as well as delivering national strategies and programmes.
• Extensive experience of utilising a variety of business system software and planning tools as well as the use of automated processes and technology such as robotics process automation to achieve logistics efficiencies.
• Experience of implementing best practice, benchmarking and performance measurement techniques.
• Experience of project planning and ability to meet deadlines
• Conversant with legal, compliance and probity issues
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills, a good builder of productive relationships.
• High level of digital proficiency in the use of all necessary platforms and applications to produce meaningful and rich information that supports decision making
• Fully supportive and aligned to the values and behaviours of NWSSP
• Demonstrates political awareness and support final strategic decisions.
• Extensive experience in project planning and management techniques
• Capable of and experience of working outside normal professional and own comfort boundaries

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards

Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential

• Post-graduate degree (MA/MSc/MBA) in relevant area such as Logistics Management or Strategic Procurement Management.
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (MCILT) or Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS)
• Evidence of continuing professional development, education, and training at senior management level

Desirable

• Project Management qualifications such as PRINCE2 or other methodology

Experience
Essential

• Significant senior experience in leading and managing logistics operations at a national level
• Experience of managing contractors, professional and administrative staff and resources to achieve corporate objectives.
• Experience of critical analysis of complex supply chain activities to deliver optimum logistics solutions
• Comfortable and competent of dealing on a face-to-face basis with senior executive level decision makers within large public or commercial sector organisations and experience of working with government decision-makers and key influencers.

Desirable

• Political awareness, displaying a clear understanding of the implications of both national and local agendas and how they can be managed
• Experience of risk management, corporate governance and quality management systems.

Skills & Attributes
Essential

• In depth professional knowledge of logistics and transport management, financial management, performance and staff management acquired through experience over an extended period of time.
• Expert knowledge of procurement strategy and relevant legislation
• A proven track record of leading, directing and managing complex change, as well as delivering national strategies and programmes.
• Extensive experience of utilising a variety of business system software and planning tools as well as the use of automated processes and technology such as robotics process automation to achieve logistics efficiencies.
• Experience of implementing best practice, benchmarking and performance measurement techniques.
• Experience of project planning and ability to meet deadlines
• Conversant with legal, compliance and probity issues
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills, a good builder of productive relationships.
• High level of digital proficiency in the use of all necessary platforms and applications to produce meaningful and rich information that supports decision making
• Fully supportive and aligned to the values and behaviours of NWSSP
• Demonstrates political awareness and support final strategic decisions.
• Extensive experience in project planning and management techniques
• Capable of and experience of working outside normal professional and own comfort boundaries

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards

Skills Required