About this role
Job summary
The Contracts Manager will play a key role in supporting the North East London Procurement Partnership (NELPP) to deliver effective contract management across an agreed portfolio on behalf of partner NHS organisations. The post holder will ensure contracts are mobilised and managed in line with agreed terms and conditions, performance expectations and governance requirements, supporting delivery of quality, value for money and measurable benefits. Working closely with clinical and corporate stakeholders, suppliers and procurement colleagues, the role will coordinate contract review activity, monitor performance against KPIs and SLAs, manage risks and issues, and support contract variations, renewals and extensions in line with due process. The post holder will contribute to continuous improvement, standardised contract management approaches and strengthened controls and reporting across the partnership.
Main duties of the job
The Contracts Manager is responsible for managing the end-to-end contract lifecycle for a defined portfolio of goods and services across NELPP partner organisations. The postholder will draft, negotiate and execute contractual agreements; ensure robust post-award governance, compliance and risk mitigation; and act as a central coordination point between stakeholders to protect the organisation's financial and legal interests while supporting safe, effective and value-for-money service delivery.
The role reports to theHead of Procurement and Contracts and works closely with Procurement Managers leading sourcing activity to support timely mobilisation, effective supplier performance management and contract assurance.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience in contracting, commercial, procurement or a related discipline.
Desirable
Professional qualification in contract management (e.g., WorldCC/NCMA) or MCIPS (or working towards). Project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2/APM) or equivalent experience.
Experience & Knowledge Essential
Significant experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts within a complex organisation (preferably NHS/public sector). Experience managing contracts post-award including governance, KPIs/service levels, change control, variations and renewals. Understanding of commercial and legal risk in contracting and practical approaches to mitigation and escalation. Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and maintaining clear audit trails and documentation standards. Experience using contract management and/or document management systems.
Desirable
Experience working across multiple organisations/partnership settings. Experience supporting dispute management, remedies and exit/termination activity.
Skills Essential
Strong drafting and written communication skills; able to produce clear, accurate contractual documentation and governance papers. Excellent negotiation and influencing skills; able to work constructively with suppliers and senior stakeholders. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail; able to interpret complex terms and identify risks and mitigations. Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines; organised and able to maintain pace in a dynamic environment. Competent IT skills (Microsoft Office) and ability to handle information securely.
Other Essential
High standards of integrity, confidentiality and professionalism. Proactive, resilient and solution-focused approach to complex commercial issues. Commitment to NHS values and to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Desirable
Evidence of continuous professional development in commercial/contracting practice.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Barts Health NHS Trust
Address The Robert Dolan House, 9 Alie Street,
London
E1 8DE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)