Senior Contracts Manager

South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust; Warwick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to join their Income & Contracting team. This pivotal role involves overseeing contract management services, ensuring compliance, and developing service specifications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in NHS contracting and the ability to communicate complex financial concepts effectively. Join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC, known for its commitment to quality care and integrated pathways. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a leading organization recognized as one of the best places to work in the country.

Qualifications

• In-depth contracting experience with a solid understanding of NHS regimes.
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex financial concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a comprehensive contracting management service.
• Manage and negotiate a portfolio of contracts on behalf of SWFT and GEH.

Skills

Contract Management

Financial Communication

NHS Contracting Knowledge

Leadership

Job description

South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust & George Eliot NHS Trust - Senior Contracts Manager

South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust & George Eliot NHS Trust offer a 12-month secondment opportunity for the role of Senior Contracts Manager. As a key member of the Income & Contracting team, you will oversee a comprehensive contracting management service, including contract monitoring, compliance assurance, service specification development, and coordination of key information to support contract performance.

Requirements:

1. In-depth contracting experience with a solid understanding of NHS regimes.
2. Ability to interpret and communicate complex financial concepts clearly to both finance and non-finance colleagues.
3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

If interested, please contact Ravi Basi, Deputy Chief Finance Officer, at [e-mail].

The Senior Contract Manager will be responsible for managing and negotiating a portfolio of contracts on behalf of SWFT and GEH. This leadership role involves ensuring contract scrutiny to drive performance and preparing monthly reports for commissioners. The role includes managing contracts such as Acute, Non-Acute, and Provider to Provider SLAs, and overseeing a small team.

This position requires a high degree of independent working and collaboration with senior professionals within and outside the organizations.

Join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC and recognized as the 4th best place to work in the country according to staff survey results. We serve Warwickshire and beyond, providing hospital and community services across multiple locations. We are committed to quality, integrated pathways, and high productivity, guided by our core value: “Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care.”

For further details or informal visits, contact Ravi Basi, Deputy Chief Finance Officer, at [e-mail].