Sustainable Procurement and Net Zero Manager
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Job overview
Join Us in Driving Sustainable Change Across NHS Wales
We are looking for an experienced and driven individual to join our Sustainability and Procurement team, supporting NHS Wales in achieving its Net Zero and social value goals.
In this role, you will help shape and implement sustainable procurement policies that decarbonise healthcare supply chains, embed social value, and address modern slavery. You will work closely with procurement professionals, health boards, suppliers, and national stakeholders to influence policy, drive innovation, and promote best practice across the system.
As a key member of the team, you will play a vital role in delivering NHS Wales’ Net Zero ambition and broader sustainability objectives. Your work will directly contribute to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Wales through ethical and sustainable supply chains.
We’re seeking someone with a proven track record of leading change in organisations, with expertise in sustainability, procurement, and stakeholder engagement. Strong communication skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships are essential.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate, supportive team committed to making a meaningful impact.
Main duties of the job
Are you passionate about sustainability and ready to lead transformative change in healthcare procurement? NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to take on the role of Sustainable Procurement and Net Zero Manager.
This role supports strategic leadership at the heart of NHS Wales’ commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions and embedding social value across its supply chains. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering sustainable procurement policy, supporting health boards and national partners to meet Welsh Government targets and the ambitions of the Well-being of Future Generations Act.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria- Subject matter expertise across a number of key areas relating to Sustainable Procurement, including sustainable supply chains.
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Educated to Masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
- Member of a sustainability institution, association or body, e.g. Society of the Environment Chartered Environmentalist.
- In depth additional specialist knowledge acquired in the following area(s); Sustainable Development; Carbon reduction, Modern Slavery and labour standards; Social Value; and Procurement.
- Extensive knowledge of specialist areas acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to master’s level equivalent.
- Subject matter expertise across a number of key areas relating to Sustainable Procurement, including sustainable supply chains.
We are committed to flexible working and equal opportunities.
If you are short listed for interview you will be contacted by email using the email address with which you registered. Please ensure that you check your email account regularly.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff awaiting redeployment. We therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
When applying for this post it is essential that you read the Job Description and Person Specification (where available) and demonstrate how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the person specification. Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK.If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.