Contracts Manager (3 posts)

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Flexible working

LGPS

Incremental pay progression

Discounts at leisure centres

Cycle to Work

Health and wellbeing sessions

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council is seeking three fixed-term Contract Managers in the Adult Care Contracts and Commissioning Division. Based at County Hall, Matlock, the role involves managing contracts with PVI care providers across Derbyshire, ensuring services are safe, high quality and value for money.

The team works on monitoring, compliance and market-shaping under the Care Act. The roles require robust contract and risk management experience, excellent communication, and the ability to

Responsibilities

• Provide professional advice and guidance on all aspects of contract management
• Contribute to market-shaping activities to support the Care Act
• Build and maintain positive professional relationships with internal and external partners

Job description

Closing date: 20 September 2026

Contract Manager (Fixed Term) x 3 - Adult Care Contracts and Commissioning Division

We are pleased to invite applications for three fixed-term positions (until 31/03/2028) within the Adult Care Contracts and Commissioning Division.

These roles will contribute to the effective contract management of care home services delivered by the Private, Voluntary, and Independent (PVI) care sector across Derbyshire.

Role Overview

• Council contractual requirements
• Relevant legislation and statutory obligations
• Published professional guidance
• Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulations

A key function of the team is to support and manage the PVI care market, ensuring services continue to meet the changing needs of Derbyshire residents. Through robust contract monitoring, we identify areas of quality concern and contractual non-compliance, working collaboratively with providers and key stakeholders to implement effective and timely improvements.

The successful post holders will provide professional advice and guidance on all aspects of contract management and will also contribute to market-shaping activities that support the Council's responsibilities under the Care Act. These roles require excellent communication and analytical skills, sound contract and risk management experience, and the ability to build and maintain positive professional relationships with a wide range of internal and external partners.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the strategic development of adult social care services and play a key role in ensuring commissioned services are safe, high quality, person-centred, and provide value for public money.

The posts are based at County Hall, Matlock, in the heart of the Derbyshire Dales, and will involve regular travel to provider settings across the county. We operate a hybrid working model, combining office-based, home-based, and community-based working.

Benefits

• 27 days annual leave, rising to 32 days after 5 years' service
• Flexible working scheme, allowing up to two additional days off per month
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• Guaranteed annual incremental pay progression
• Discounts at selected county leisure centres
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free online health and wellbeing sessions

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 28/09/2026

Secondments are welcomed, subject to prior agreement from your line manager.