Job Description

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team at UHS Estates Limited (UEL). Please refer to the detailed job description below for more information about the role.
Please note this vacancy is currently open only to current employees of the following organisations:

• Hampshire Hospital NHS FT
• Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB
• Isle of Wight NHS Trust
• Portsmouth Hospital University NHS Trust
• South Central Ambulance Service
• University Hospital Southampton& subsidiary companies of
• Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS FT

Main duties of the job
This postholder will co-lead the delivery of an efficient, tailored service in relation to the management of theatre services alongside the SGH Head of Supply.
They will act with autonomy to ensure all materials are managed in a way so that they are in the right place at the right time across the UEL sites and the remote store, ultimately managing all stores and warehousing operational processes, overseeing a team of over 30 individuals, as well as managing UEL-owned assets and resources. The postholder will also deliver service improvement and development as the company grows and expands.
About us
UHS Estates Limited (UEL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). The company is responsible for the design and construction of new buildings, and the ongoing provision of services, including estates maintenance, soft facilities management and the management of equipment, consumables and materials, in support of one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England.
Employee Benefits:

• Generous NHS pension scheme
• NHS terms of service and annual leave
• Access to an employee benefits platform offering discounts on groceries, high street shopping, family outings, holidays, and more

Southampton offers an excellent quality of life, located on the south coast with an international airport and direct train links to London. The area boasts the stunning New Forest National Park, beautiful beaches along the Jurassic Coast, and living costs around 20% lower than in London. With 14 Ofsted-rated "Outstanding" schools, it's a great place to live and work.
Details
Date posted
02 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
55,690 to 62,682 a year pa or pa pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
188-UEL071125
Job locations
University Hospital Southampton
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post holder will lead the supplies and materials team, alongside the head of supply, with specific responsibility for supply to specialist departments at Southampton General Hospital, the Hampshire Orthopaedic Centre at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital and the UEL Warehouse at Eastleigh.
The ability to travel between sites is essential.
Demonstrable supply chain management experience is also essential, preferably within the NHS or healthcare sector. Job description
Job responsibilities
This post holder will lead the supplies and materials team, alongside the head of supply, with specific responsibility for supply to specialist departments at Southampton General Hospital, the Hampshire Orthopaedic Centre at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital and the UEL Warehouse at Eastleigh.
The ability to travel between sites is essential.
Demonstrable supply chain management experience is also essential, preferably within the NHS or healthcare sector.
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential

• Master's degree level education or equivalent experience
• Supply chain management training to be supplemented by additional specialist courses as required or relevant experience
• Evidence of continued professional development - such as business information, operational management, supply chain/transport/distribution/logistics professional qualifications - ie CIPS
• Evidence of working at senior level.
• IT and/or data handling/processing professional qualifications or equivalent experience
• Experience of dealing with non-routine and complex problems.
• Experience managing project work.
• Experience in analysing and evaluating highly complex data sets, providing reports and interacting with multiple, highly complex IT systems/platforms.
• Experience in presenting reports and service delivery plans to senior managers and board level (which could be detailed, highly complex - derived from multiple sources, or sensitive/confidential in nature).
• Experience of establishing new storage/logistics functions
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to learn and assimilate information quickly
• Ability to work autonomously and within tight timescales.
• Numeracy and an understanding of finance for stock management.

Desirable

• Hold a UK driving licence - Able to travel between sites and remote warehouse
• Evidence of qualifications for use of manual handling equipment (eg forklift, pallet mover) +/- trainer qualification

Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential

• Master's degree level education or equivalent experience
• Supply chain management training to be supplemented by additional specialist courses as required or relevant experience
• Evidence of continued professional development - such as business information, operational management, supply chain/transport/distribution/logistics professional qualifications - ie CIPS
• Evidence of working at senior level.
• IT and/or data handling/processing professional qualifications or equivalent experience
• Experience of dealing with non-routine and complex problems.
• Experience managing project work.
• Experience in analysing and evaluating highly complex data sets, providing reports and interacting with multiple, highly complex IT systems/platforms.
• Experience in presenting reports and service delivery plans to senior managers and board level (which could be detailed, highly complex - derived from multiple sources, or sensitive/confidential in nature).
• Experience of establishing new storage/logistics functions
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to learn and assimilate information quickly
• Ability to work autonomously and within tight timescales.
• Numeracy and an understanding of finance for stock management.

Desirable

• Hold a UK driving licence - Able to travel between sites and remote warehouse
• Evidence of qualifications for use of manual handling equipment (eg forklift, pallet mover) +/- trainer qualification

Skills Required