Job Overview
Are you an experienced logistics professional seeking an exciting career opportunity in the United Kingdom? NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership is offering a prestigious Assistant Director of Logistics Services position with Certificate of Sponsorship available for qualified international candidates. This senior management role represents an exceptional opportunity to join an evolving organisation with a growing Procurement and Logistics agenda while relocating to the UK.
Position Details
The Assistant Director of Logistics Services will assist the Director in providing professional leadership and support to the Procurement Services team within NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership. This pivotal role plays a fundamental part in contributing to the development of strategic direction, long-term planning, and service delivery across NHS Wales organisations.
Salary and Benefits
This position offers an attractive salary range of £92,713 to £106,919 per annum, placing you at Band 8d within the Agenda for Change pay scheme. The role is permanent and full-time, providing job security and excellent career progression opportunities within the NHS system.
Location and Relocation Support
The position is based at NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, Imperial Park IP5, Unit 5 Celtic Way, Newport, NP10 8BE. For international candidates, we are pleased to confirm that Certificate of Sponsorship is available for this role, making your relocation to the UK possible. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Key Responsibilities
As Assistant Director of Logistics Services, you will be responsible for providing leadership, strategic direction, and management of a range of Logistics Services functions, staff, and other resources within the Division. Your role will involve influencing and managing the challenges of contributing to securing value for money across NHS Wales organisations’ non-pay budgets.
Strategic Leadership
You will play a critical role in modernising the Logistics Services function by drawing upon best practice from across the wider public and commercial sector. This includes developing people, processes, infrastructure, and culture within the service while recognizing and working within the financial constraints of NHS Wales.
Technical Expertise
The position requires providing technical advice and direction on Logistics and applicable Welsh and UK legislation across the whole of NHS Wales. You will offer professional technical, financial, and managerial advice to the Welsh Government on various logistics service provisions covering products, services, and major infrastructure.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
To be successful in this role, you must possess a post-graduate degree (MA/MSc/MBA) in a relevant area such as Logistics Management or Strategic Procurement Management. Additionally, you should be a Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (MCILT) or Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS).
Senior Management Experience
Candidates must demonstrate significant senior experience in leading and managing logistics operations at a national level. This includes experience managing contractors, professional and administrative staff, and resources to achieve corporate objectives. Experience in critical analysis of complex supply chain activities to deliver optimum logistics solutions is essential.
Stakeholder Engagement
The ideal candidate will be comfortable and competent in dealing on a face-to-face basis with senior executive level decision-makers within large public or commercial sector organisations. Experience working with government decision-makers and key influencers is also required.
Desirable Qualifications
While not essential, project management qualifications such as PRINCE2 or other methodologies would be advantageous. Political awareness, displaying a clear understanding of the implications of both national and local agendas and how they can be managed, is also desirable.
Language Skills
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; however, English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. For international candidates, we understand that Welsh language skills may not be present initially, and we welcome applications from those willing to develop these skills.
Skills and Attributes Required
The successful candidate will possess in-depth professional knowledge of logistics and transport management, financial management, performance, and staff management acquired through experience over an extended period. Expert knowledge of procurement strategy and relevant legislation is essential.
Change Management
You must demonstrate a proven track record of leading, directing, and managing complex change, as well as delivering national strategies and programmes. Extensive experience in utilising a variety of business system software and planning tools is required, including the use of automated processes and technology such as robotics process automation to achieve logistics efficiencies.
Technical Competencies
Experience implementing best practice, benchmarking, and performance measurement techniques is essential. You should be conversant with legal, compliance, and probity issues, and possess strong influencing and negotiating skills as a good builder of productive relationships.
About NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
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.
Inclusive Workplace
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity, and inclusion, focusing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people. Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.
Agile Working
NWSSP works in an agile way where possible. All posts will have a contractual base, but as part of agile ways of working, this 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.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted via the NHS Jobs website. The closing date for applications is 15 October 2025. Reference number for this position is 043-AC149-0825.
Supporting Documents
Applicants can access the full Job Description and Person Specification, Welsh language version, and functional requirements form through the supporting documents section on the NHS Jobs website.
Visa and Immigration Information
For international candidates requiring visa sponsorship, we confirm that Certificate of Sponsorship is available for this role. 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.
Contact Information
For questions about the job, please contact Jonathan Irvine, Director of Procurement Services, at [email protected] or by telephone at 02921500526.
Why Choose NHS Wales?
Working for NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership offers more than just a job – it offers a career with purpose. As an international recruit, you’ll benefit from comprehensive onboarding support, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference in healthcare logistics across Wales.
Comprehensive Benefits Package
We offer a comprehensive benefits package with something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer, and guidance on the application process, please visit our employer website at https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/.
Equal Opportunities
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership is proud to be an accredited Disability Confident Employer, Age Positive employer, and Smoke-free organisation. We embrace the Welsh Core Principles Toolkit and are committed to creating opportunities for all qualified candidates, regardless of background or nationality.
Pre-employment Checks
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Join Our Team
If you are a motivated and committed Senior Manager with extensive logistics experience and are looking for an opportunity to relocate to the United Kingdom with visa sponsorship, we encourage you to apply. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on healthcare logistics while building a new life in the UK.
Application Deadline
Remember, the closing date for applications is 15 October 2025. Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to advance your career while relocating to the United Kingdom with full visa sponsorship support.
