Job Description

Job Posted:

7 November 2025

Job Updated:

7 November 2025

Job Title:

Change Manager

Function: SCM Delivery

Location: Nottingham

Contract type: Permanent

Salary:

46,525 with potential to rise to 54,735 over 3 years

Closing Date:

19

th

November 2025

We have an exciting opportunity within NHS Supply Chain for a Change Manager to join our major transformation programme.



The programme will touch many parts of the organisation as well as our customers and suppliers, and business change is a core component of that, and will enable us to increase our success in delivering and embedding this transformational change, driving greater benefits and outcomes for our customers, patients and the business.



We are looking to bring an experienced business change manager into the programme to ensure we deliver and embed the desired outcomes. You will have a strong background in business change management and excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Every day you will ...

You will be responsible for the effective delivery of business change management activities across the projects within the modernisation programme, ensuring that the desired business outcomes are achieved, and the relevant stakeholders are ready and prepared for the change You will manage the development of business and customer impact assessments, stakeholder analysis and business transition and readiness plans. You will work in close partnership with the project managers in the programme, as well as an external delivery and assurance provider who will bring further change management expertise and support to the programme.

What can we offer you?

We want to reward you for your passion, enthusiasm, and hard work, so we offer much more than a competitive salary:


Hybrid working opportunities, giving you the flexibility to work collaboratively in the office and remotely. We recognise our employees' hard work and contributions through annual bonus schemes, long-service awards, and VIP colleague awards. 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days. We are dedicated to your development through in-house training, support, and access to external qualifications to maximise your potential. A focus on your well-being, offering 1 day of paid well-being leave and free access to the 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Generous pension scheme (with us contributing 12% when you contribute 6%) Access to our Flexible Benefits Scheme, where you can choose from a variety of benefits such as Life Insurance, Critical Illness Cover, Income Protection, Health Cash Plan, Dental Insurance, and additional pension contributions that suit you. 2 days of paid volunteering leave, allowing you to give back to your community. Access to many discounts from the Blue Light Card to NHS Discounts.

NHS Supply Chain, who are we?

Our role is to support the NHS to save lives and improve health. We are a part of the NHS family, and our role is to source, deliver and supply healthcare products, services and food for NHS trusts and healthcare organisations across England and Wales.



We serve every NHS Trust and operate a national network of distribution centres, managing relationships with more than a thousand suppliers and delivering more than 8,000,000 orders each year to more than 17,000 locations. Doing all of this on behalf of the NHS gives NHS staff more time to focus on their main priority of providing excellent patient care.

What skills will help you thrive in this role?

Significant experience in business change management across major programmes and projects Relevant Business Change or PPM qualification (PROSCI, MSP) or equivalent level of experience Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Positive, pro-active, can-do attitude Experience and knowledge of the healthcare sector, either public or private (Desirable) Good understanding of Logistics, Supply Chain and eRetailer organisations (Desirable)

Want to develop your career with the NHS Supply Chain? Then apply below or reach out for an informal discussion about the role in confidence by emailing us at Careers@supplychain.nhs.uk

Our Inclusive Commitment

At NHS Supply Chain, we are committed to building an inclusive environment where difference is not only valued, but celebrated, allowing everyone to thrive in their career. Developing our people is key to our success, so if this role sounds like the right next step in your career but your experience doesn't match perfectly with the job advert, we encourage you to still apply.



Struggling to complete our application form, and require additional support? Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@supplychain.nhs.uk, who will be happy to help you with alternative ways to apply.