Job Summary
The Contracts Manager is responsible for the end‑to‑end contractual and commercial management of DRPA Secures public sector and supply‑chain contracts. This includes prime contracts with NHS England and the Home Office, subcontract arrangements with NHS Trusts, and the management of DRPA Secures own subcontractor agreements. The role ensures contractual compliance, manages change control, and protects commercial value, working closely with Operations to support effective service delivery. This is an individual contributor role with no line management responsibility and reports into the Operations function.
About Us
DrPA Secure has been operating in secure environments since 2014, providing high‑quality healthcare services across the UK. We deliver our services based on our ethos of CARE:
* Compassionate care that is trauma‑informed and supportive
* Assurance that care is evidence‑based and demonstrates high‑quality outcomes for our patients
* Respectful of peoples cultural and religious beliefs
* Empowerment we centre each resident by co‑creating holistic care plans that treat individual needs and support long‑term wellbeing
Main Duties of the Job
* Client Contract Management (Prime & Subcontract)
* Change Control & Commercial Management
* Subcontractor Contract Management
* Compliance, Risk & Assurance
* Stakeholder Management
* Governance & Reporting
* Scope & Complexity
Key Responsibilities
* Client Contract Management (Prime & Subcontract)
o Manage contracts with NHS England, the Home Office, and NHS Trusts throughout their lifecycle
o Support contract mobilisation, delivery, variations, and renewals
o Coordinate contract governance activities, including review meetings, actions, and issue tracking
o Monitor KPIs, SLAs, and contractual obligations, escalating risks where required
o Ensure operational teams understand and meet contractual requirements
* Change Control & Commercial Management
o Manage contract variations, scope changes, and amendments
o Ensure changes are documented, approved, and accurately reflected in contracts
o Support margin protection by identifying scope creep or commercial risk
o Assist with pricing mechanisms, indexation, and contractual financial controls
* Subcontractor Contract Management
o Draft, issue, and manage subcontractor agreements aligned to upstream contracts
o Ensure appropriate flow‑down of contractual, compliance, KPI, and audit requirements
o Monitor subcontractor performance and raise concerns where standards are not met
o Manage subcontractor variations, disputes, and exit processes with oversight
* Compliance, Risk & Assurance
o Support compliance with contractual, regulatory, and statutory requirements
o Maintain accurate and audit‑ready contract documentation
o Assist with inspections, audits, and assurance activity
o Identify and escalate contractual and commercial risks
* Stakeholder Management
o Act as a key contractual point of contact for clients and subcontractors
o Work closely with Operations, Workforce Management, Finance, and Quality teams
o Provide clear contractual advice and guidance to internal stakeholders
* Governance & Reporting
o Maintain the contract register and key‑date tracker
o Prepare reports on contract performance, risks, and variations
o Escalate issues appropriately through operational governance structures
* Scope & Complexity
o Contract portfolio value: £14m+ across public sector and subcontract arrangements
o Multiple public sector stakeholders within regulated environments
o Responsibility for both upstream client contracts and downstream subcontractor agreements
Qualifications
Essential
* Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience
* Training or qualification in contract management, commercial management, business, or law, or demonstrable equivalent experience
* Working knowledge of UK public sector contracting principles
Desirable
* Professional qualification or membership (or working towards), such as CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply)
* WorldCC / IACCM Contract & Commercial Management qualifications
* Training in contract law, negotiation, or commercial risk management
Skills & Experience
Essential
* Experience in contracts or commercial management, ideally in public sector or regulated environments
* Experience managing contract variations and change control
* Experience supporting or managing subcontractor contracts
* Understanding of contract governance, compliance, and risk
* Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills
* Ability to work independently with appropriate operational oversight
Desirable
* Experience working with NHS, Home Office, or other government bodies
* Experience in healthcare, justice, security, or similarly regulated sectors
Personal Attributes
* Commercially aware and detail‑focused
* Structured, organised, and reliable
* Confident working with multiple stakeholders
* Comfortable escalating issues and risks appropriately
Benefits
* Pension salary scheme available
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential 24/7 support
* Access to perks at work
Job Details
* Pay: £50,000 to £55,000 a year
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full‑time, home or remote working
* Location: Flat 42 Kew Court, Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 5BF
* Reference number: E0454‑26‑0115
Applicants must have lived in the United Kingdom for the last 5 years with no more than a 28‑day break outside of the UK and no gaps in employment during this time.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked for RTW, DBS/CTC consent and references.
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