Job summary The wider Directorate is pivotal to UKHSA's mission, overseeing the comprehensive delivery of commercial, contract management, and business development functions. It manages a vast commercial portfolio, ensuring the agency has the resources to address health security threats. The directorate leads the procurement, storage, and distribution of vaccines and countermeasures for national immunisation and emergency response programmes. It fosters industry partnerships, drives strategic market engagement, and builds supply chain resilience. Additionally, the team is responsible for investment governance, dispute management, and building commercial capabilities. They also develop and execute strategies for income generation, leveraging UKHSA's expertise and facilities to secure funding and commercial opportunities. This role is part of the Vaccines Programmes & Operations department and reports into the Head of Vaccine and immunisation Programmes. This role leads on a set of immunisation programmes for VCD, ensuring that the programme of work is delivered to ensure continued supply of vaccine for those specific programmes. They will oversee the procurement and supply activity necessary, working closely with enabling functions and colleagues across the health ecosystem, as well as vaccine manufacturers. Main duties of the job Ensure a continuous supply of vaccines to the UK NHS by supporting procurement efforts for all ongoing vaccine programmes. Creating expert business cases and progressing cases through approvals, including Ministers where necessary. Drawing on enabling functions as needed. Responsible for UK Vaccine supply and stock optimisation, including leading operations within UKHSA, ensuring rapid and responsive actions when needed, whilst organising business requirements to deliver a lean and efficient service, and mitigating any losses. Drawing on enabling functions as needed. Work well with the enabling function in Vaccines & Countermeasures Delivery (VCD) to make best use of the expertise available across both teams. Champion a matrix way of working, ensuring team members, and wider stakeholders, are bought into this approach. Programme planning and implementation across 4 nations, including docking into wider Programme Governance (workstream supply lead for each programme) ensuring flow of communication upwards, downwards and across teams. About us We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all. Please visit our careers site for more information https://gov.uk/ukhsa/careers Date posted 31 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £54,416 to £68,344 a year Per annum, Pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 919-ROG-62025095-EXT Job locations Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool and London 10 South Colonnade London E14 5EA Job description Job responsibilities Overseeing the ordering and distribution of products to the NHS and other customers in support of immunisation and vaccine programmes responsible for, directing service providers and ImmForm supply functions as and when needed. Stakeholder relationship management, to include leading, building and managing trusted relationships with suppliers and external stakeholders in relation to programmes leading on. Developing strategies with VCD Quality and Surveillance and Detection (S&D) Team to manage vaccine shortages or recalls, to resume supply as quickly as possible and minimise wastage. Contributing to the procurement of future national S&D infrastructure requirements and working closely with colleagues to build and execute resilient systems. Project performance and controls: build project plans and apply appropriate project principles to deliver stated objectives. Identify and set appropriate project controls, track, and report delivery against milestones. Lead as appropriate areas of business cases, utilising subject matter experts to produce robust cases. Engage with a wide array of internal and external stakeholders including UKHSA CPH, DHSC counterparts, academics and industry experts. Ensure effective communication with project stakeholders and senior sponsors/SROs. Proactively review programmes to identify opportunities for enhancements, making collaborative recommendations to drive improvements across the supply chain or deployment. Focus on optimising patient outcomes and ensuring value for money (VfM) by implementing learnings in a timely and inclusive manner, maintaining a culture of ongoing evaluation and refinement. Line management responsibilities. Identify, discuss, and action own professional performance and training / development needs with your line manager through appraisal / individual development plan. Attending internal / external training events To participate in all mandatory training as required, i.e. fire safety, information governance and all other mandatory training. Essential Criteria: Demonstrable experience of working in a pharmaceutical/supply chain environment Proven experience in managing complex supply chain operations, including planning, monitoring, and delivering end-to-end projects. Experience in Project Management and Programme Delivery. Capable of mitigating risks, optimising processes, and achieving timely, cost-effective outcomes aligned with organisational goals. Ability to work autonomously to make decisions and lead projects at middle management level. Ability to build and sustain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders, partners, and suppliers. Skilled in navigating complex stakeholder environments to ensure alignment, effective communication, and collaborative problem-solving. Ability to quickly understand the core aspects of vaccine programmes and how to best access the range of expertise needed across His Majesty's Government (HMG) to maximize impact. An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships. NVQ in Supply Chain, Business Management or Programme Management Desirable Criteria: Experience of line managing a team Ability to draft robust and evidence-based business cases Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. Provides clear direction, empowers team members, and ensures accountability for delivering objectives. Selection ProcessDetails: This vacancy is using SuccessProfiles and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. Stage 1:Application& Sift You willbe requiredto complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed 9 essentialcriteria and this will be in the form ofa: Application form(Employer/ Activity history section on the application) 1000 word Statement of Suitability. There are 3 desirable criteria (which will only be assessed in the event of a strong field of candidates and as a second stage after all essential criteria have been considered), This should outline how your skills,experience,andknowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria. Statement of Suitability and Application form will be scored together. Longlisting: In the event ofa large number ofapplications we willlonglistinto 3 piles of: Meets all essential criteria Meets some essential criteria Meets no essential criteria In order to be shortlisted you must meet all essential criteria. Shortlisting : In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on: Demonstrable experience of working in a pharmaceutical/supply chain environment If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview and assessment Please do not exceed 1000 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number. Feedback will not be provided at this stage. Stage 2: Interview (success profiles) You will be invited to a face to face interview at our Canary Wharf office. However remote interviews will be allowed in exceptional circumstances. Behaviours will be tested at interview. The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be: Seeing the Big Picture Making Effective Decisions Changing and Improving Managing a Quality Service Delivering at Pace Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Eligibility Criteria Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (includingby definition internal applicants). Location This role is being offered as hybrid working based at any of our Core HQs. We offer great flexible working opportunities at UKHSA and operate using a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, (averaged over a month) working at one of UKHSA's core HQs (Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, and London) Our core HQ offices are modern and newly refurbished with excellent city centre transport link and benefit from benefit from co-location with other government departments such as the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC). Security Clearance Level Requirement Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. Successful candidates will require Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) as a minimum with willingness and capability to work towards an Security Check (SC) You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 5 years to obtain an Security Check (SC) .UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting at this higher level and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder / Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice. Job description Job responsibilities Overseeing the ordering and distribution of products to the NHS and other customers in support of immunisation and vaccine programmes responsible for, directing service providers and ImmForm supply functions as and when needed. Stakeholder relationship management, to include leading, building and managing trusted relationships with suppliers and external stakeholders in relation to programmes leading on. Developing strategies with VCD Quality and Surveillance and Detection (S&D) Team to manage vaccine shortages or recalls, to resume supply as quickly as possible and minimise wastage. Contributing to the procurement of future national S&D infrastructure requirements and working closely with colleagues to build and execute resilient systems. Project performance and controls: build project plans and apply appropriate project principles to deliver stated objectives. Identify and set appropriate project controls, track, and report delivery against milestones. Lead as appropriate areas of business cases, utilising subject matter experts to produce robust cases. Engage with a wide array of internal and external stakeholders including UKHSA CPH, DHSC counterparts, academics and industry experts. Ensure effective communication with project stakeholders and senior sponsors/SROs. Proactively review programmes to identify opportunities for enhancements, making collaborative recommendations to drive improvements across the supply chain or deployment. Focus on optimising patient outcomes and ensuring value for money (VfM) by implementing learnings in a timely and inclusive manner, maintaining a culture of ongoing evaluation and refinement. Line management responsibilities. Identify, discuss, and action own professional performance and training / development needs with your line manager through appraisal / individual development plan. Attending internal / external training events To participate in all mandatory training as required, i.e. fire safety, information governance and all other mandatory training. Essential Criteria: Demonstrable experience of working in a pharmaceutical/supply chain environment Proven experience in managing complex supply chain operations, including planning, monitoring, and delivering end-to-end projects. Experience in Project Management and Programme Delivery. Capable of mitigating risks, optimising processes, and achieving timely, cost-effective outcomes aligned with organisational goals. Ability to work autonomously to make decisions and lead projects at middle management level. Ability to build and sustain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders, partners, and suppliers. Skilled in navigating complex stakeholder environments to ensure alignment, effective communication, and collaborative problem-solving. Ability to quickly understand the core aspects of vaccine programmes and how to best access the range of expertise needed across His Majesty's Government (HMG) to maximize impact. An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships. NVQ in Supply Chain, Business Management or Programme Management Desirable Criteria: Experience of line managing a team Ability to draft robust and evidence-based business cases Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. Provides clear direction, empowers team members, and ensures accountability for delivering objectives. Selection ProcessDetails: This vacancy is using SuccessProfiles and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. Stage 1:Application& Sift You willbe requiredto complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed 9 essentialcriteria and this will be in the form ofa: Application form(Employer/ Activity history section on the application) 1000 word Statement of Suitability. There are 3 desirable criteria (which will only be assessed in the event of a strong field of candidates and as a second stage after all essential criteria have been considered), This should outline how your skills,experience,andknowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria. Statement of Suitability and Application form will be scored together. Longlisting: In the event ofa large number ofapplications we willlonglistinto 3 piles of: Meets all essential criteria Meets some essential criteria Meets no essential criteria In order to be shortlisted you must meet all essential criteria. Shortlisting : In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on: Demonstrable experience of working in a pharmaceutical/supply chain environment If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview and assessment Please do not exceed 1000 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number. Feedback will not be provided at this stage. Stage 2: Interview (success profiles) You will be invited to a face to face interview at our Canary Wharf office. However remote interviews will be allowed in exceptional circumstances. Behaviours will be tested at interview. The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be: Seeing the Big Picture Making Effective Decisions Changing and Improving Managing a Quality Service Delivering at Pace Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Eligibility Criteria Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (includingby definition internal applicants). Location This role is being offered as hybrid working based at any of our Core HQs. We offer great flexible working opportunities at UKHSA and operate using a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, (averaged over a month) working at one of UKHSA's core HQs (Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, and London) Our core HQ offices are modern and newly refurbished with excellent city centre transport link and benefit from benefit from co-location with other government departments such as the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC). Security Clearance Level Requirement Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. Successful candidates will require Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) as a minimum with willingness and capability to work towards an Security Check (SC) You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 5 years to obtain an Security Check (SC) .UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting at this higher level and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder / Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice. Person Specification Statement of Suitability and Application Form Essential Statement of Suitability and Application Form Behaviours Essential Seeing the Bigger Picture Making Effective Decisions Changing and Improving Managing a Quality of Service Delivering at Pace Person Specification Statement of Suitability and Application Form Essential Statement of Suitability and Application Form Behaviours Essential Seeing the Bigger Picture Making Effective Decisions Changing and Improving Managing a Quality of Service Delivering at Pace 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) . 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) . Employer details Employer name UK Health Security Agency Address Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool and London 10 South Colonnade London E14 5EA Employer's website https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name UK Health Security Agency Address Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool and London 10 South Colonnade London E14 5EA Employer's website https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency (Opens in a new tab). Location : Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool and London, 10 South Colonnade, E14 5EA London, United Kingdom