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The Contracts Manager plays a key role within the contracts team, reporting to the Head of Contracts and accountable to the Deputy Director of Finance. This position works closely with procurement partners to manage healthcare contracts across designated areas, ensuring compliance with local and national policies, relevant legislation, and performance standards.
The role requires a strong project and contract management approach to support planning and delivery, enabling the organisation to achieve contractual outputs, outcomes, and benefits. Commissioned services and those delivered by the organisation must be underpinned by robust NHS contractual and monitoring processes.
The post holder will champion quality, service improvement, and transformational change, motivating colleagues to collaborate effectively and drive efficiency.
Responsibilities
Lead technical and compliance aspects of contracts such as the NHS Standard Contract, Network Contract DES, and APMS, while supporting procurement colleagues to ensure adherence to the Provider Selection Regime. Draft, develop, and manage Subcontracts, SLAs, and MOUs.
Contract Management & Governance
Lead and oversee a portfolio of NHS contracts, ensuring compliance with legal, financial, and organisational policies; maintain documentation, monitor performance, and manage risks or issues effectively.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
Engage, influence, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders; including clinicians, management teams, commissioners, and partners to ensure a unified and transparent contract management approach.
Strategic Planning & Service Improvement
Contribute to strategic and operational planning by developing and implementing contract plans, identifying service improvements, and ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and NHS standards.
Financial & Procurement Responsibility
Support compliant procurement processes, monitor contract expenditure within agreed budgets, and ensure adherence to financial governance and standing financial instructions.
Leadership, Mentoring & Development
Provide guidance, coaching, and mentorship to team members and service leads, promoting professional development, effective workload management, and continuous improvement across the contracts function.
About the Trust
We are an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people’s physical and mental health, including specialist support for dementia and learning disability. Over 4,000 people make up the Trust, including doctors, nurses, therapists, and support staff. We work in people’s homes, community clinics, and hospitals, with a strong focus on quality care, a great workplace and partnership with local services.
Eligibility
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.
We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
* Cornwall Foundation Trust
* Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
* Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Contract
Job function: Management
Industries: Strategic Management Services
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