Band 7 Senior Contracts Manager - Trust HQ

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health trust is seeking a Band 7 Senior Contracts Manager to oversee a complex portfolio of contracts valued over £120m. The role requires strong contract management skills, negotiation experience, and a solid understanding of NHS commissioning. The successful candidate will lead contract negotiations, ensure compliance, and represent the organization in various forums. Join a compassionate team dedicated to improving mental health services in Birmingham and Solihull.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years experience managing high value / complex contracts.
• Experience of staff supervision.
• Strong understanding of NHS commissioning arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a portfolio of contracts in excess of £120m value.
• Ensure contracts are signed and agreed within key timetables.
• Represent the MHPC at Contract Review meetings.

Skills

Contract Management

Negotiation

Compliance

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree level education

Tools

Microsoft Applications

Job description

Go back Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Band 7 Senior Contracts Manager - Trust HQ

The closing date is 18 May 2025

The Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health Provider Collaborative brings together Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (BSMHFT), Birmingham Women's & Children's NHS Foundation Trust (BWC) and representatives from the Third Sector and Local Authorities in order to collaborate on the future design and delivery of mental health provision across Birmingham and Solihull.

We have a Fixed Term or Secondment Oportunity for 12 months role for an experienced Senior Contract Manager within the Contract Team, working on a mixture of income and expenditure contracts and service level agreements.

The post holder will provide a comprehensive support service to the MHPC Contracts Lead to ensure the MHPC contracting function is planned, highly organised and run efficiently and effectively. The post holder will take the senior lead responsibility in the preparation, negotiation and management of the MHPCs complex portfolio of contracts

The post holder will also manage and assist in the delivery and reporting of the Performance Reviews, annual contract negotiation process including any external reporting functions. In addition, they will represent and act as senior ambassador for the MHPC in relation to contractual matter at commissioning meetings and other external forums as and when required, developing and maintaining a good working relationship with commissioners.

Main duties of the job

• Lead and manage a portfolio of contracts in excess of £120m value
• Take lead responsibility for the development and independent negotiation of new and existing patient-related healthcare income contracts
• Monitor and ensure organisational compliance of contract portfolio and be pro-active in resolving emerging issues
• Ensure that contracts are signed and agreed within the key timetables set both nationally and by the Board of Directors
• To be responsible for prioritising and managing own workload along with supporting band 5 contract officer, as and when required
• Represent the MHPC at Contract Review meetings with provider Trusts and third party providers, ensuring that appropriate information is available and that accurate records are kept of the meetings

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Contract Management Experience

• Minimum of 4 years experience managing high value / complex contracts
• Educated to degree level or equivalent NHS experience
• Experience of staff supervision
• Excellent knowledge of microsoft applications and associated soft ware
• Strong understanding of NHS commissioning arrangements and relevant NHS guidance and policy
• Experience of working in a complex organisation
• Ability to produce high qulaity board and other reports including data and finance
• Analysis and interpretation of performance, finance and legal information
• Ability to manage difficult conversation internally and externally

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.

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

£46,148 to £52,809 a yearPer annum, pro rata