NHS Contracts and Engagement Manager

Specsavers; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Specsavers is seeking an NHS Contracts and Engagement Manager in the UK to shape contract strategy across optometry, audiology and enhanced optical services. You will manage complex NHS contracts, lead tenders from release to submission, and collaborate with commissioners, store teams and GP networks to demonstrate value.

You will drive engagement activities, craft clear communications, and translate complex information into accessible messages while building durable relationships with

Qualifications

• Experience in NHS or public sector contracts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage NHS contracts across optometry, audiology and enhanced optical services.
• Lead tender opportunities from initial release through to submission.
• Drive internal and external engagement with commissioners, GP networks and store teams.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to develop compelling responses that show value.

Skills

Bid writing

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Public sector experience

Job description

If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely influence how NHS services are delivered and developed across the UK, this could be the opportunity for you. As our NHS Contracts and Engagement Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and success of Specsavers' NHS services, helping us change lives through better sight and hearing. Working at the heart of our NHS team, you'll shape contract strategy, strengthen key relationships and help ensure our services continue to meet the needs of commissioners, patients and store teams alike

This is a varied role that combines contract management, stakeholder engagement and bid leadership. You'll manage complex NHS contracts across optometry, audiology and enhanced optical services, lead tender opportunities from initial release through to submission, and work closely with colleagues across the business to develop compelling responses that showcase the value of our services. Alongside this, you'll drive internal and external engagement activity, creating impactful communications, supporting GP and commissioner relationships, and helping colleagues across our network stay informed, compliant and connected to our NHS ambitions.

You’ll bring experience in bid writing, contract management and working within public sector or NHS environments, together with outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities, you'll be highly organised, commercially aware and confident building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. You'll enjoy translating complex information into clear, engaging messages and have a natural ability to influence, collaborate and drive activity forward. Experience of NHS contracting, healthcare bids, communications management or regulated procurement would be a real advantage.

At Specsavers, you'll join a business driven by purpose, where collaboration, curiosity and doing the right thing are at the heart of everything we do. You'll have the opportunity to work on high-profile projects, develop your expertise across contracts, engagement and business development, and make a meaningful contribution to the future of NHS services within our organization. If you're ready to use your skills to help us grow our NHS offering while making a real difference to patients and communities, we'd love to hear from you.

This advert closes on 20th November 2026 however, we may close the advert sooner if we get inundated with high-quality applications.