• Job Description

  Req#: C9308-25-0064?language=en&page=74&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  This role will work alongside the substantive Deputy Head of Procurement in supporting the LAS with overseeing procurement activity leading to CIP and other saving opportunities, delivery and business continuity. This role will be required to deputise for the Head of Procurement who is undertaking a part time external secondment for 3 days per week.

  The role also ensures that governance processes are adhered to in the form of Procurement SFI compliance reducing the risk of LAS operational service failure and the risk of external legal challenge.

  Note: This role requires working a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.

  Please note: Interviews will be held week commencing 4th August 2025.

  Main duties of the job

  Work alongside the substantive Deputy Head of Procurement as the strategic lead on the development and delivery of work plans and effective management of non-pay activities within the Trust, by engaging with key internal and external stakeholders in aligning their requirements to wider organisational goals.

  To deliver value to stakeholders through proactive and innovative procurement activities.

  Build and create a high performing Procurement team, manage their performance and development through appropriate policies and procedures; sickness reviews, appraisals and development plans.

  Be the subject matter expert on a range of procurement topics with a specialist's perspective, as well as participating in a wider range of national and regional Procurement negotiations and best practice.

  About us

  Our strategy 2023-2028 outlines how we plan to achieve this, and is centred upon three missions focused on:

  • Our care- delivering outstanding emergency and urgent care whenever and wherever needed.
  • Our organisation- being an increasingly inclusive, well-led and highly skilled organisation people are proud to work for.
  • Our London- using our unique pan-London position to contribute to improving the health of the capital.

  To achieve these three missions we have set ourselves 50 commitments to deliver over the next five years. In developing these ambitious commitments, we have engaged extensively both inside our organisation, with our partners and with our patients, and we have analysed population trends and horizon scanned the future.

  Details

  Date posted

  04 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 8b

  Salary

  £70,387 to £80,465 a year per annum incl HCAS

  Contract

  Secondment

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Home or remote working

  Reference number

  308-CORP-3072

  Job locations

  London Ambulance NHS Trust HQ

  220 Waterloo Road,

  London

  SE1 8SD

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The role will implement innovative supplier solutions to achieve significant and sustainable cost improvements whilst enabling high quality care to patients and service users. It will provide guidance to stakeholders and category managers to enable prioritised change through the implementation of process improvements, product and equipment standardisation designed to drive cost down and improve service standards and outcomes. You will be the primary lead on the procurement of selected major strategic contracts, working collaboratively with the internal client to decide the approach, and to manage the bidder interaction up to the conclusion of the competition.

  Alongside their role in supporting Category Managers, the Deputy Head of Procurement will lead a small team focussed on support services to the procurement function. This will include secretariat for Procurement Board, contract management, systems and data analytics and procurement administration.

  The role will require to act up on behalf of the Head of Procurement when required, this will include internal and external meetings, Trust Boards and National and regional meetings.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The role will implement innovative supplier solutions to achieve significant and sustainable cost improvements whilst enabling high quality care to patients and service users. It will provide guidance to stakeholders and category managers to enable prioritised change through the implementation of process improvements, product and equipment standardisation designed to drive cost down and improve service standards and outcomes. You will be the primary lead on the procurement of selected major strategic contracts, working collaboratively with the internal client to decide the approach, and to manage the bidder interaction up to the conclusion of the competition.

  Alongside their role in supporting Category Managers, the Deputy Head of Procurement will lead a small team focussed on support services to the procurement function. This will include secretariat for Procurement Board, contract management, systems and data analytics and procurement administration.

  The role will require to act up on behalf of the Head of Procurement when required, this will include internal and external meetings, Trust Boards and National and regional meetings.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications, Accreditations, Education

  Essential

  • Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply. Educated to Master's level or equivalent experience to ensure delivery of this role
  • Expert specialist knowledge of Procurement Act 2023 including extensive in-depth professional knowledge in a number of disciplines e.g. contract negotiation, financial management, performance management, information systems, healthcare operational management, and staff management acquired through training and experience over an extended period. This will be extensive in nature and gained through the development of in-depth theoretical knowledge and practical experience
  • ECDL qualified or have equivalent experience. Must be proficient user of Microsoft Word and Excel and be able to create complex spreadsheets. An understanding and knowledge of multi-functional databases is required

  Experience

  Essential

  • Evidence of delivering complex procurement projects
  • Evidence of category management and tendering experience
  • Demonstrable experience in senior management for a public service or healthcare delivery organisation
  • Experience of process improvement, project management and change management within service delivery
  • Experience of delivering complex statistical reports and messages to a diverse range of people
  • Experience of analysing social, legal, economic, technological and political factors and providing appropriate briefings or guidance to Board level

  Knowledge and Skills

  Essential

  • Advanced IT skills including knowledge of specialist software for contract management, electronic catalogue and e-procurement systems to ensure efficient use of procurement enablement technologies
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel
  • Able to successfully lead and work with teams

  Person Specification

  Qualifications, Accreditations, Education

  Essential

  • Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply. Educated to Master's level or equivalent experience to ensure delivery of this role
  • Expert specialist knowledge of Procurement Act 2023 including extensive in-depth professional knowledge in a number of disciplines e.g. contract negotiation, financial management, performance management, information systems, healthcare operational management, and staff management acquired through training and experience over an extended period. This will be extensive in nature and gained through the development of in-depth theoretical knowledge and practical experience
  • ECDL qualified or have equivalent experience. Must be proficient user of Microsoft Word and Excel and be able to create complex spreadsheets. An understanding and knowledge of multi-functional databases is required

  Experience

  Essential

  • Evidence of delivering complex procurement projects
  • Evidence of category management and tendering experience
  • Demonstrable experience in senior management for a public service or healthcare delivery organisation
  • Experience of process improvement, project management and change management within service delivery
  • Experience of delivering complex statistical reports and messages to a diverse range of people
  • Experience of analysing social, legal, economic, technological and political factors and providing appropriate briefings or guidance to Board level

  Knowledge and Skills

  Essential

  • Advanced IT skills including knowledge of specialist software for contract management, electronic catalogue and e-procurement systems to ensure efficient use of procurement enablement technologies
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel
  • Able to successfully lead and work with teams

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

  Address

  London Ambulance NHS Trust HQ

  220 Waterloo Road,

  London

  SE1 8SD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.londonambulance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

  Address

  London Ambulance NHS Trust HQ

  220 Waterloo Road,

  London

  SE1 8SD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.londonambulance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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