Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced ICT Contract Manager.

Location: Swansea, Cwmbran, St Asaph.

This post within the ICT Department that requires an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual who responds positively to new challenges.

At Welsh Ambulance we are constantly planning for the future and we are investing significantly to replace and develop our ICT Infrastructure, reshaping the Trust to deliver the highest levels of performance and best clinical outcomes possible. This extensive strategic investment in our digital services builds on our existing systems to deliver digital enhancements across all aspects of our care.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide leadership in the overall management of a portfolio of contracts ensuring value for money, compliance and probity in all instances is achieved. The post holder will also play a key role in delivery of ICT projects ensuring all key processes are met, key performance indicators are achieved, and contracts and other commercial agreements are managed in an effective manner.

The post holder will be the liaison with the local Shared Services Procurement Business team in NWSSP ensuring that two-way communications of procurement requirements is maintained.

They will ensure that the ICT Department is sensitive, responsive, and flexible to the changing needs of our users balanced against the need to remain cost effective is essential. The main task is to provide a strong and effective professional management focus leading to the achievement of agreed targets, efficiencies and added value initiatives

If you are interested in applying, please read the job description and person specification carefully and ensure that you demonstrate the knowledge, skills and experience required to carry out the role.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

#RemarkablePeople

Our workforce is made up of over 4,000 remarkable people who contribute to the delivery of world-class patient care across Wales, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whether you work in a patient-facing role or within our range of support services, the work that you do enables us to provide high quality care, wherever and whenever we’re needed.

The Trust recognises the need for its workforce to represent the diversity of the population it serves across the whole of Wales and seeks to create an environment where diversity is celebrated and inclusivity matters. We are also keen to break down any barriers into the Trust, and would encourage applications from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ communities  and disability groups.

Careers within the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust are diverse and varied, with opportunities arising right across the service. Whatever your skills and background, you’re sure to find a career with us which is fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding.

In line with the Trust’s Starting Salary Procedure, all applicants will start at the bottom of the band for the position applied for, but can apply for a higher salary if they have previous experience relevant to the position.

The Trust actively seeks to recruit and appoint people currently under represented in the workforce. This includes women, people with disabilities, LGBT, and those from minority ethnic groups. All staff are encouraged and supported to learn Welsh. Please be sure to provide full contact details for all referees, including email addresses where possible. Failure to do so may result in significant delays in your application.

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK.  If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.