Job Description

Are you looking to move your logistcs career into the public sector? This is a great opportunity to drive change within a key NHS department.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Logistics Manager to lead the development and delivery of our clients Integrated Logistics Service across multiple sites. This is a pivotal leadership role, ensuring operational excellence and driving strategic transformation in logistics and facilities services.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and implement the Integrated Logistics Service strategy.
• Oversee day-to-day operations across:

• Materials Management & Warehousing
• Linen & Laundry
• Transport & Post
• Waste Management
• Drive innovation through fleet optimisation, digital tracking, SOP harmonisation, and infection control compliance.
• Embed data-driven performance management, developing KPIs and dashboards with BI teams.
• Maintain robust risk management, audits, and business continuity plans.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and environmental standards.
• Champion workforce development, training, and succession planning.
• Foster a positive culture of engagement, wellbeing, and continuous improvement.
• Provide senior leadership to Service Managers and Supervisors.
• Represent Logistics and Facilities at governance forums and act as Deputy to the Associate Director of Facilities.

Person Specification
Essential:

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in Facilities Management or related field.
• Idellay a member of a professional body (IWFM, CILT UK, etc.).
• Significant experience leading logistics or facilities operations in a large, complex organisation.
• Strong strategic and operational leadership skills.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, analyse data, and deliver efficiencies.
• Knowledge of statutory compliance and governance frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Car driver with ability to travel between sites.

Desirable:

• Understanding of sustainability, carbon reduction, and ESG principles.
• Experience managing multiple service lines (transport, waste, laundry, etc.).

Working Conditions

• Cross-site working between Cheltenham and Gloucester hospitals.
• Office-based with occasional manual handling of light goods.
• Flexible working hours to meet service demands.
• Participation in senior manager on-call rota.

This is a temporary to permanent role for the successful candidate.
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Whilst we endeavor to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future
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