Job summary
The Associate Director of Commercial & Social Value provides strategic leadership and expert guidance on all aspects of commercial procurement, contracting, and Social Value for the organisation. This post plays a pivotal role in ensuring value-for-money procurement decisions align with environmental sustainability goals, Welsh Government targets, and organisational objectives.
As the Associate Director of Commercial & Social Value, you will:
Working in collaboration with health boards, government, clinical leaders, and digital programme teams, the postholder will develop and deliver strategies to measure and improve value across digital services, champion NHS Wales' net zero ambitions, and shape national policy and investment decisions.
Main duties of the job
- Commitment to DHCW values and behaviours, including Compassionate Leadership.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) is an expert national body and part of NHS Wales. We work in partnership with NHS Wales colleagues and other key stakeholders to provide national digital and data services which support the delivery of health and social care in Wales. Modern health and care services depend on good digital tools, data and information. DHCW runs or works with more than 100 services and delivers major national digital transformation programmes to support this. In addition, DHCW provides expert advice in relation to cyber security and information governance. We give frontline staff the digital tools which help them provide safer and more efficient care. We are also giving patients and the public digital tools to better manage their own health and wellbeing, empowering people to live healthier lives. We put people at the heart of what we do, working to the highest standards to deliver quality and make digital a force for good in health and care.
Working for DHCW offers lots of employee benefits, including flexible working, a competitive salary, 28 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays and opportunities for career development. We are committed to recognising and celebrating our staff as the most valuable part of our organisation.
Job description
Job 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
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Provide organisation-wide leadership on commercial and Social Value, driving a culture of outcome-focused, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible service delivery.
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Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of DHCWs Commercial and Social Value strategy, aligned to Welsh Government and NHS Wales objectives.
Job description
Job 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
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Provide organisation-wide leadership on commercial and Social Value, driving a culture of outcome-focused, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible service delivery.
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Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of DHCWs Commercial and Social Value strategy, aligned to Welsh Government and NHS Wales objectives.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Master's degree or equivalent qualification in procurement, business, or sustainability (or equivalent experience).
- Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) or equivalent professional accreditation.
- In-depth understanding of commercial law, public procurement regulations, and sustainable procurement frameworks.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Environmental or sustainability-related qualification (e.g., IEMA, Sustainability Accounting Standards Board or similar).
- Comprehensive understanding of NHS Wales or broader public sector procurement.
- Understanding of Net Zero, Social Value, and Circular Economy policies within a public sector context.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a senior commercial or procurement leadership role with political astuteness.
- Proven track record of delivering large-scale, high-value procurement programmes at a national level and / or involving multiple organisations.
- Experience embedding Social Value into procurement decision-making.
- Experience influencing and presenting to Boards and senior stakeholders.
- Experience with risk management in commercial and procurement settings.
- Track record of driving innovation through commercial strategy.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and building capability.
- Experience implementing performance monitoring frameworks and KPIs
- Effective relationships with external providers, to include NHS regulators and stakeholders, with the ability and vision to build effective strategic relationships to deliver service improvement
- Effective management of relationships with Audit Committee and Executive Management Team including ability to inspire trust and loyalty of staff and management of organisational change
- Experience of producing and implementing business plans.
- Compassionate leader with emotional intelligence, drive for improvement, personal resilience and sense of humour.
- Experience managing complex supplier relationships and contracts.
Desirable
- Experience working within NHS, wider public sector, or regulated procurement environments.
- Experience developing and implementing decarbonisation strategies.
- Experience working with Welsh Government frameworks or Value-Based Procurement.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Exceptional leadership and influencing skills.
- Advanced negotiation and contract management skills.
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical and decision-making capability and the ability to manage ambiguity and change.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Financial acumen, with experience in business case development.
- Ability to lead in cross-functional and matrix environments.
- Strong analytical and digital capability, including procurement systems.
- Committed to equality, diversity, and inclusive leadership
- Proficiency in strategic planning, performance reporting, and outcome evaluation.
Desirable
- Welsh language skills: Level 3 (understanding, speaking, reading, and writing) desirable.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Master's degree or equivalent qualification in procurement, business, or sustainability (or equivalent experience).
- Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) or equivalent professional accreditation.
- In-depth understanding of commercial law, public procurement regulations, and sustainable procurement frameworks.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Environmental or sustainability-related qualification (e.g., IEMA, Sustainability Accounting Standards Board or similar).
- Comprehensive understanding of NHS Wales or broader public sector procurement.
- Understanding of Net Zero, Social Value, and Circular Economy policies within a public sector context.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a senior commercial or procurement leadership role with political astuteness.
- Proven track record of delivering large-scale, high-value procurement programmes at a national level and / or involving multiple organisations.
- Experience embedding Social Value into procurement decision-making.
- Experience influencing and presenting to Boards and senior stakeholders.
- Experience with risk management in commercial and procurement settings.
- Track record of driving innovation through commercial strategy.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and building capability.
- Experience implementing performance monitoring frameworks and KPIs
- Effective relationships with external providers, to include NHS regulators and stakeholders, with the ability and vision to build effective strategic relationships to deliver service improvement
- Effective management of relationships with Audit Committee and Executive Management Team including ability to inspire trust and loyalty of staff and management of organisational change
- Experience of producing and implementing business plans.
- Compassionate leader with emotional intelligence, drive for improvement, personal resilience and sense of humour.
- Experience managing complex supplier relationships and contracts.
Desirable
- Experience working within NHS, wider public sector, or regulated procurement environments.
- Experience developing and implementing decarbonisation strategies.
- Experience working with Welsh Government frameworks or Value-Based Procurement.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Exceptional leadership and influencing skills.
- Advanced negotiation and contract management skills.
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical and decision-making capability and the ability to manage ambiguity and change.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Financial acumen, with experience in business case development.
- Ability to lead in cross-functional and matrix environments.
- Strong analytical and digital capability, including procurement systems.
- Committed to equality, diversity, and inclusive leadership
- Proficiency in strategic planning, performance reporting, and outcome evaluation.
Desirable
- Welsh language skills: Level 3 (understanding, speaking, reading, and writing) desirable.
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.
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).
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.
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).
