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.
Person specification
Essential criteria:
- Subject matter expertise across a number of key areas relating to Sustainable Procurement, including sustainable supply chains
- 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.
Desirable criteria:
- 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.
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Welsh language skills are desirable.
We are committed to flexible working and equal opportunities.
