Senior Cost Improvement Lead – NHS Contract Spend

Attain; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based annual bonus

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company-paid subscription to a professional body

Hybrid working opportunities

Learning and development tools

Job summary

A values-led healthcare consultancy is seeking an Associate Director of Cost Improvement to lead efforts in delivering significant savings within NHS providers. Responsibilities include contract negotiation, engaging with executive teams, and applying commercial strategies to achieve better value. Ideal candidates will have a strong finance background along with proven success in cost improvement roles and a commitment to delivering measurable outcomes. This role offers opportunities for hybrid working and professional development.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in delivering savings in NHS providers.
• Experience in managing contract spend and commercial roles.
• Ability to challenge existing commercial arrangements effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cost improvement savings within NHS providers.
• Identify and prioritize cost improvement opportunities.
• Lead commercial strategies and negotiate value for money.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Financial analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Cost improvement

Resilience

Education

Finance or commercial background

Job description

A values-led healthcare consultancy is seeking an Associate Director of Cost Improvement to lead efforts in delivering significant savings within NHS providers. Responsibilities include contract negotiation, engaging with executive teams, and applying commercial strategies to achieve better value. Ideal candidates will have a strong finance background along with proven success in cost improvement roles and a commitment to delivering measurable outcomes. This role offers opportunities for hybrid working and professional development.