Assistant Contracts Manager

Optical Express Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Glasgow is seeking an Assistant Contracts Manager to support the Contracts Management team. The role involves liaising with NHS representatives and maintaining positive relationships with contract partners. Ideal candidates will have strong administrative skills and experience in healthcare administration. This position offers a competitive salary of £35,000 and various benefits including 29 days annual leave.

Benefits

Rewarding salary & benefits

29 days annual leave

Free or discounted optical products/procedures

Company pension

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare or regulated environment is ideal.
• Experience in supporting multi-site teams is beneficial.
• Familiarity with NHS structures is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing contractual agreements with stakeholders.
• Support the Contracts team in maintaining relationships.
• Help develop systems for tender and contract management.

Skills

Strong administrative background

Excellent organisational skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Job description

Job Title – Assistant Contracts Manager

Location – Glasgow City Centre

Hours of Work – 9am – 5.30pm Monday to Friday

Salary – £35,000

Optical Express is a provider of ophthalmology services, including laser eye surgery, cataract surgery, and lens replacement surgery in the United Kingdom and Europe. For over 35 years, millions of patients have trusted Optical Express with their eye care. We are focused on delivering exceptional patient care, outstanding clinical outcomes, and continued investment in our people and technology.

Following the acquisition of the sk;n clinics and The Harley Medical Group, we are looking to widen the scope of our services to NHS patients.

As part of this continued growth, we are looking to recruit an Assistant Contracts Manager, who will support the Contracts Management team in liaising with key stakeholders such as NHS representatives, including Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) in England and Health Boards in other areas of the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in the administration and coordination of contractual agreements with ICBs in England and similar organisations in other jurisdictions to support health services for patients.
• Supporting the Contracts team in maintaining positive relationships with existing contract partners, ensuring administrative requirements are met and recorded.
• Coordinating and assisting with project management tasks related to the development of processes to meet contractual obligations.
• Assisting with preparing documentation for tender opportunities and supporting the wider team in responding to bids for new business.
• Helping to develop and maintain efficient systems to support tender and contract management, such as maintaining a centralised tender library.
• Providing administrative support for strategic meetings with partner organisations, ensuring records are kept up to date and key information is shared within the business.

Experience & Knowledge

• Strong administrative background, ideally within a healthcare or regulated environment.
• Experience in supporting multi-site teams or coordinating projects across multiple locations is beneficial.
• Familiarity with NHS structures or experience within healthcare administration would be advantageous but not essential.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

What’s in it for you?

• Rewarding salary & benefits
• 29 days annual leave
• Free or discounted optical products/procedures
• Company pension