NHS Supply Chain, a public sector national procurement organisation supplying NHS hospital trusts across the country, has been recognised as one of the top employers in the country for investing in the training and development of its workforce.
The organisation has been awarded gold accredited membership as part of The 5% Club’s prestigious 2024-25 Employer Audit Scheme. The accolade recognises NHS Supply Chain’s commitment to investing in the development of its workforce, with many of its people currently taking part in ‘earn & learn’ initiatives such as apprenticeships, graduate programmes and professional qualifications.
Through programmes that offer hands-on learning, NHS Supply Chain is creating pathways for professional growth, equipping its workforce with the skills and confidence they need to thrive.
“NHS Supply Chain is proud to support our colleagues to develop and grow in their careers. Our organisation’s reason for being is to support the NHS by sourcing and supplying a huge range of products that are used in hospitals every day. We can’t do this without the commitment of our workforce.
“More than 100 colleagues are currently undertaking training alongside their jobs, excluding our graduate colleagues. This is testament to their dedication and our commitment to nurturing the growth and development of our workforce. We strongly believe investment in our people is the cornerstone of success. We look forward to expanding these opportunities even further as NHS Supply Chain continues to grow to meet the changing needs of the NHS.” – Andrew New, chief executive
Gavin Roberts, director of strategy and business architecture at NHS Supply Chain, completed a Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management at Cranfield University’s School of Management at the start of 2025, along with three colleagues. This was paid for by NHS Supply Chain through the Government-funded Apprenticeship Levy.
“The chance to learn at such a great university, with supportive colleagues and a wide network of other businesses, has really helped me do more for the NHS and helped my career too.
“While being daunting, having been out of the classroom for over 30 years, it’s been so useful. It has given me more confidence and experience to help NHS Supply Chain do even more to support the NHS deliver outstanding patient care.
“I’m so grateful to have had the chance to learn, grow, develop and be encouraged and supported by everyone here at NHS Supply Chain.” – Gavin Roberts, director of strategy and business architecture
NHS Supply Chain is currently recruiting for a number of vacant roles. See our Useful Links section for our careers page.
The organisation has also recently launched their 2025 graduate programme and is looking to recruit 24 graduates this year.
By being part of The 5% Club, NHS Supply Chain joins more than 1,100 forward-thinking employers who are dedicated to driving positive change. The 5% Club represents a powerful movement of companies working together to make workplace training more inclusive, diverse, and accessible. Collectively, members support 1.9 million employees, with more than 108,000 individuals participating in ‘earn and learn’ schemes. The Employer Audit rigorously assesses its efforts, future ambitions, and commitment to social mobility, diversity, and inclusion, further strengthening its mission.
