Gloucestershire Managed Services (GMS)
Deputy Associate Director of Facilities (Logistic Services)
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Deputy Associate Director of Facilities (Logistics Services)
💷 Salary: Starting at £65,821 per annum (negotiable)
📍 Location: Gloucestershire (Cheltenham & Gloucester Hospitals)
📅 Closing Date: 31st October 2026 | Interview Date: TBC
Help Shape the Flow of Healthcare
At Gloucestershire Managed Services (GMS), logistics is about much more than moving supplies. It's about ensuring patients reach the right place at the right time, critical equipment is available when needed, wards are stocked, waste is managed safely, and our hospital sites remain secure and operational 24/7.
We're looking for an ambitious and forward-thinking leader to become our Deputy Associate Director of Facilities (Logistics Services). This is a unique opportunity to lead one of the most diverse operational services within healthcare, bringing together Portering, Security, Transport, Materials Management, Warehousing, Linen & Laundry, Waste Management and Postal Services.
If you're passionate about logistics, operational excellence, and making a tangible difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Responsible For
You will lead and develop an integrated logistics service that keeps our hospitals moving, including:
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- Portering services that safely transport patients, equipment, samples, and medical supplies
- Security services that protect our people, sites, and assets while providing a visible and reassuring presence
- Fleet and transport operations supporting critical healthcare activity
- Materials management, inventory control, and supply chain services
- Warehousing, stock distribution, and logistics planning
- Waste, linen, laundry, and postal services
- Service modernisation, digital transformation, and continuous improvement programmes
As Deputy Associate Director of Facilities (Logistics Services), you'll also play a key leadership role across GMS, contributing to organisational priorities, service development, and strategic decision-making.
👤 We’re Looking for Someone Who:
- Has significant experience leading large-scale logistics, transport, operational, or facilities services within a complex organisation
- Understands how effective logistics impacts customer experience, operational performance, and organisational success
- Can inspire and develop diverse frontline teams across multiple service areas
- Has a track record of transforming services, improving productivity, and delivering measurable outcomes
- Demonstrates strong commercial, financial, and performance management skills
- Builds effective partnerships with operational leaders, clinical colleagues, and external suppliers
- Wants to make a genuine difference to how patients, people, equipment, and resources move across a busy healthcare environment
- Holds relevant professional qualifications or membership (such as IWFM, CILT UK, or equivalent)
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Why Join GMS?
- 🌟 Lead a critical operational service that directly supports patient care
- 🌟 Shape the future of logistics, portering, and security across two major hospital sites
- 🌟 Work with committed teams who deliver essential services every day
- 🌟 Competitive salary and pension scheme (10% total contribution)
- 🌟 Generous annual leave, flexible benefits, and wellbeing support
Important Information
This role is employed by Gloucestershire Managed Services (GMS) and is not subject to NHS Agenda for Change terms and conditions.
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