Head of Logistics

Are you looking to move your logistcs career into the public sector? This is a great opportunity to drive change within a key NHS department.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Logistics Manager to lead the development and delivery of our clientsIntegrated Logistics Service across multiple sites. This is a pivotal leadership role, ensuring operational excellence and driving strategic transformation in logistics and facilities services.

• Lead and implement the Integrated Logistics Service strategy.
• Oversee day-to-day operations across:
  • Materials Management & Warehousing
  • Linen & Laundry
  • Transport & Post
  • Waste Management
• Drive innovation through fleet optimisation, digital tracking, SOP harmonisation, and infection control compliance.
• Embed data-driven performance management, developing KPIs and dashboards with BI teams.
• Maintain robust risk management, audits, and business continuity plans.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and environmental standards.
• Champion workforce development, training, and succession planning.
• Foster a positive culture of engagement, wellbeing, and continuous improvement.
• Provide senior leadership to Service Managers and Supervisors.
• Represent Logistics and Facilities at governance forums and act as Deputy to the Associate Director of Facilities.

Essential:

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Facilities Management or related field.
• Idellay a member of a professional body (IWFM, CILT UK, etc.).
• Significant experience leading logistics or facilities operations in a large, complex organisation.
• Strong strategic and operational leadership skills.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, analyse data, and deliver efficiencies.
• Knowledge of statutory compliance and governance frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Car driver with ability to travel between sites.

Desirable:

• Understanding of sustainability, carbon reduction, and ESG principles.
• Experience managing multiple service lines (transport, waste, laundry, etc.).

• Cross-site working between Cheltenham and Gloucester hospitals.
• Office-based with occasional manual handling of light goods.
• Flexible working hours to meet service demands.
• Participation in senior manager on-call rota.

This is a temporary to permanent role for the successful candidate.