Sustainable Procurement and Net Zero Manager

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Sustainable Procurement and Net Zero Manager

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.

Main duties of the job

As part of NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP), you will shape and deliver 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.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Lead sustainable procurement strategy and policy development to support NHS Wales' Net Zero and social value objectives.
• Collaborate with health boards, suppliers, and stakeholders to embed sustainability and modern slavery compliance across the supply chain.
• Advise and support health boards in meeting Welsh Government targets and Well being of Future Generations Act requirements.
• Promote best practices, drive innovation, and influence policy within NHS Wales.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external partners.

Person Specification Experience

• Subject matter expertise across key areas of Sustainable Procurement, including sustainable supply chains.

Qualifications

• Educated to Masters level or equivalent experience of working at a senior level in a specialist area.
• Member of a sustainability institution, association or body, e.g. Society of the Environment Chartered Environmentalist.
• In depth specialist knowledge in 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 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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.