Interim Contract Manager

GatenbySanderson; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Interim Contract Manager to support a healthcare organization in the South East of England. This role involves managing contracts, leading negotiations, and enhancing stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate will have notable experience within the NHS and a solid understanding of healthcare commissioning and governance. This is a full-time interim position expected to last approximately six months, offering a unique opportunity to impact the healthcare sector positively. If you are ready to take on this challenge, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar contracts role within the NHS is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of NHS infrastructure and governance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead contract negotiations for a portfolio of contracts.
• Support the organization through significant transformation and turnaround.

Skills

Contract Management

Stakeholder Management

Healthcare Commissioning

NHS Standard Contract

Interpreting Complex Information

Job description

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Delivery Consultant | Interim Leadership Health

Interim Contract Manager – Healthcare Organisation, South East of England – Start ASAP – circa 6-Months – Band 8a

We are supporting a healthcare organisation based in the South East of England with their search for an Interim Contract Manager. This role is expected to start as soon as possible and will run for approximately 6-months, ideally on a full-time basis. This Band 8a level position falls inside IR35, and the client prefers candidates to be available for a fixed-term contract. Some on-site presence will be required.

Key Responsibilities:

The Interim Contract Manager will be responsible for:

• Supporting the business with contract management and their portfolio of contracts
• Leading on the delivery of specific contracts and / or specific portfolio and support end-to-end processes for clients
• Ensuring the organisation’s standard processes are implemented and maintained
• Interpreting national guidance and policies from the Department of Health and help identity how these should be translated into working practice
• Leading contract negotiations for agreed portfolio of contracts
• Supporting and enhancing the organisation’s relationships across the system
• Helping to develop key stakeholder relationships
• Supporting the organisation through a significant transformation and turnaround

Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate will have:

• Notable experience of a similar contracts role within the NHS (this is very desirable)
• Experience of using the NHS Standard Contract
• A background / knowledge of healthcare commissioning, NHS National Tariff payment systems, and NHS infrastructure / governance
• Experience of interpreting complex information and presenting a position
• A proven success in stakeholder management

How to Apply:

If you meet the criteria and would like to apply, please submit an up-to-date CV highlighting your relevant experience, along with your contact details, availability, and desired rate. Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact candidates who meet the required criteria to discuss the role further.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care and Public Health

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