NHS Contracts & Engagement Lead | Strategy & Bids

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

Job summary

Specsavers is seeking an NHS Contracts and Engagement Manager to influence how NHS services are delivered and developed across the UK. You will shape contract strategy, strengthen relationships with commissioners and clinicians, and ensure NHS services align with patient and store needs.

The role combines contract management, stakeholder engagement and bid leadership, managing contracts across optometry and audiology while leading tender opportunities from release to submission.

Qualifications

• Experience in bid writing for NHS/public sector contracts
• Contract management in health/social care
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management
• Tender leadership from release to submission
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Shape NHS contract strategy across optometry, audiology and related services
• Lead tender opportunities from initial release through submission
• Engage GP and commissioner relationships and communicate impact
• Coordinate internal teams to develop compelling NHS responses
• Drive engagement activities to keep teams informed and compliant

Job description

Specsavers is seeking an NHS Contracts and Engagement Manager to influence how NHS services are delivered and developed across the UK. You will shape contract strategy, strengthen relationships with commissioners and clinicians, and ensure NHS services align with patient and store needs.

The role combines contract management, stakeholder engagement and bid leadership, managing contracts across optometry and audiology while leading tender opportunities from release to submission.