Head of Contracts

The Methodist Church in Britain; Coalville; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Values-led environment

Professional development

Contribution to local healthcare

Job summary

Patient Care Locally CIC, a not-for-profit community interest company working with the NHS across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, is recruiting a Head of Contracts for a 12-month fixed-term post. Hybrid working, with face-to-face meetings with NHS commissioners and providers and reporting to the Board.

Fit turns on a Master's or equivalent significant contracting experience. The role covers contract negotiation, governance and performance across the wider group, and leads the Contracts

Qualifications

• Master's level or equivalent contracting experience.
• Extensive contract drafting, negotiation and interpretation experience.
• Strong stakeholder engagement across NHS, providers and partners.
• Leadership and line management experience.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple organisations and teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication of complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract negotiations and reviews.
• Oversee complex contractual arrangements and governance across the wider PCL group.
• Manage contractual performance, KPIs and quality standards.
• Lead, develop and support the Contracts Team.
• Build relationships with NHS commissioners, providers and subcontractors.
• Identify commercial opportunities and areas for growth.
• Provide expert advice on contractual matters and procurement strategies.
• Coordinate legal support where required.
• Prepare accurate reports for senior management and Board discussions.
• Work with Finance, Quality, Business Intelligence and Operational teams.
• Attend face-to-face meetings and site visits with external stakeholders.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Leadership

Report writing

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Patient Care Locally CIC, a not-for-profit community interest company working with the NHS across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, is recruiting a Head of Contracts to sit on its Senior Management Team for a 12-month fixed-term post. The role covers contract negotiation, governance and performance across the wider group, and leads the Contracts Team. Hybrid working, with face-to-face meetings with NHS commissioners and providers and reporting to the Board. Fit turns on a Master's or equivalent significant contracting experience.

What the job involves

• Lead contract negotiations and reviews
• Oversee complex contractual arrangements and governance across the wider PCL group
• Manage contractual performance, KPIs and quality and performance standards
• Lead, develop and support the Contracts Team
• Build relationships with NHS commissioners, providers and subcontracted providers
• Manage contractual risks and contract variationsIdentify commercial opportunities and areas for growth
• Provide expert advice on contractual matters and procurement strategies
• Coordinate legal support where required
• Prepare accurate reports for senior management and Board discussions
• Work with Finance, Quality, Business Intelligence and Operational teams
• Attend face-to-face meetings and site visits with external stakeholders

Qualifications

• Master's level or equivalent relevant experience, with a postgraduate qualification or significant contracting experience

Experience

• Extensive technical contract management, including drafting, negotiating, interpreting and managing complex contracts
• Stakeholder engagement and relationship building within and across organisations
• Preparing contracts, business papers and reports for senior management
• Working across multiple organisations, including NHS, independent-sector or commercial environments
• Leadership and line management experience
• Leading face-to-face discussions with internal teams and external providers

Skills & knowledge

• Strong organisational, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work unsupervised, set priorities and deliver to deadlines
• Clear written and verbal communication of complex, sensitive or contentious matters
• Reviewing contractual and legal documents and advising senior managers on concerns
• Expert user of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Understanding of financial information and how it relates to contractual arrangements and negotiations

Nice to have

• Senior-level NHS experience
• Primary and secondary care contracting or commissioning experience
• Experience in procurement, tendering and project management
• CIPS diploma or equivalent professional experience
• Contract management qualification, such as CIPFA Diploma or Commercial & Contract Management Practitioner Certification, or equivalent experience

What’s offered

• Hybrid working
• Supportive, values-led working environment
• Opportunities for professional development
• Opportunity to contribute to the development and growth of local healthcare services