Contracts Manager

Barts Health NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Barts Health NHS Trust is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead end-to-end contract management across a portfolio for partner NHS organisations in North East London. You will mobilise contracts in line with terms, governance and expected performance to deliver value for money and safe services.

Working closely with clinical and corporate stakeholders, suppliers and procurement colleagues, you will monitor KPIs and SLAs, manage risks and variations, and support contract renewals through due

Qualifications

• Degree level education in contracting, commercial, procurement or related field.
• Professional qualification in contract management (WorldCC/NCMA) or MCIPS.
• Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts within a complex organisation.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end contract lifecycle for a defined portfolio across NHS organisations.
• Draft, negotiate and execute contractual agreements with robust post-award governance.
• Monitor performance, KPIs and service levels; manage risks and issues.
• Support variations, renewals and extensions in line with due process.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, standardised approaches and reporting.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical

Prioritisation

IT Skills

Education

Degree or equivalent

Contract mgmt qualification (WorldCC/NCMA or MCIPS)

Tools

Contract management systems

Document management systems

Job description

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 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

• Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience in contracting, commercial, procurement or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification in contract management (e.g., WorldCC/NCMA) or MCIPS (or working towards).

Experience & Knowledge

• 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.
• Experience working across multiple organisations/partnership settings.
• Experience supporting dispute management, remedies and exit/termination activity.

Skills

• 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

• 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.
• 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.