Will Laing

Since November 2020, Will Laing has been the Operations Director for the NHS Workforce Alliance, jointly reporting to the senior management of all five partner organisations, and responsible for the overall success of the Alliance in driving positive outcomes across all areas of workforce management for the NHS.

Previously, Will was the Account Director - Department of Health and Social Care for Crown Commercial Service, during a period where commercial engagement between central government and the health sector grew significantly.

Will has an extensive background in the NHS since taking his first role with NHS Supplies North West division in 1995. From 2000 to 2010, Will worked in various commercial and managerial roles in the NHS Purchasing and Supply Agency (PASA), which has given him wide experience in the commercial challenges and opportunities in the NHS.

An MBA graduate of Manchester Business School, Will enjoys football, reading, music, cinema, and cooking in his spare time.