About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Contracts Manager to join our team on a 6 month fixed term basis, with possibility for this to increase.. This post is key to supporting the business in relation to its relationships with external Local Authority and NHS commissioners. You will manage a broad portfolio of contractual matters and will be an independent, self-starter with strong legal and commercial skills and a keen eye for detail. Working closely with operational, commercial and business development teams, you will play an important role in supporting strategic growth and managing contractual risk. This is a remote role however travel to attend head office and sites is required.
Main duties of the job
As Contracts Manager, you will lead on the negotiation and management of contracts with NHS and Local Authority commissioners, supporting the establishment of new Block, Framework and Individual Placement Agreements. Working collaboratively with Commercial Finance and Operational teams, you will negotiate contractual arrangements and annual fee increases, ensuring agreements are appropriately documented, implemented and reported. You will maintain an effective contracts database and provide contract reporting to support executive decision making and business strategy.
You will also act as an internal expert on contractual matters, supporting sites, operations and business development teams with contractual disputes, risk mitigation and compliance. In addition, you will support tender and bid activity by reviewing contractual terms and identifying potential risks within Healthcare and Adult Care opportunities.
About us
Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.
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All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.
Job description Job responsibilities
As Contracts Manager, you will lead on the negotiation and management of contracts with NHS and Local Authority commissioners, supporting the establishment of new Block, Framework and Individual Placement Agreements. Working collaboratively with Commercial Finance and Operational teams, you will negotiate contractual arrangements and annual fee increases, ensuring agreements are appropriately documented, implemented and reported. You will maintain an effective contracts database and provide contract reporting to support executive decision making and business strategy.
You will also act as an internal expert on contractual matters, supporting sites, operations and business development teams with contractual disputes, risk mitigation and compliance. In addition, you will support tender and bid activity by reviewing contractual terms and identifying potential risks within Healthcare and Adult Care opportunities.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Strong knowledge of Contract and Public Procurement Law, alongside experience of working within the UK Health and Social Care sector You will have a strong understanding of NHS and Local Authority commissioning, including Integrated Care Boards, Provider Collaboratives and Foundation Trusts You will have excellent commercial awareness, including a good understanding of finance principles, together with strong organisational and analytical skills
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.
Employer details Employer name Priory Healthcare
Address 7th Floor
3 Shortlands
London
W6 8DA
United Kingdom
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