Strategic NHS Contracts Manager

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Chester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Contracts Manager to lead robust contract management, protecting income and aligning contracts with service changes and national guidance. The role includes overseeing subcontracts and driving compliant procurement processes.

You will work with clinical and managerial teams to translate commissioning models, improve services, and reduce debt while ensuring governance and regulatory compliance across all contracts.

Qualifications

• Evidence of comprehensive contract management experience within complex environments.
• Experience with NHS contracting processes and financial governance.
• Strong understanding of tenders, provider selection and contract award processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver robust contract management to protect income and reflect service changes.
• Lead PSR-compliant provider selection and contract award processes.
• Maintain governance, audit trails and compliance with NHS regulations.
• Engage with commissioners and internal teams to translate commissioning models for care.
• Support financial stewardship and risk mitigation across contracts.

Skills

Contract management

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

MBA or postgraduate qualification

Continual professional development

PRINCE2 or similar qualification

Job description

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Contracts Manager to lead robust contract management, protecting income and aligning contracts with service changes and national guidance. The role includes overseeing subcontracts and driving compliant procurement processes.

You will work with clinical and managerial teams to translate commissioning models, improve services, and reduce debt while ensuring governance and regulatory compliance across all contracts.