Reporting to: Head of Contracts and Engagement
HPL Salary Grade 6 - £40,616 - £48,910 per annum
Full-time 37.5 hours based at 90 Priestley Road Guildford
Closing Date for Applications 27th November 2025
Apply with CV and covering letter to rsch.hplhr@nhs.net
Join Healthcare Partners - an innovative partner private company
Established in 2018 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, Healthcare Partners are focused on attracting, retaining, developing and advancing our workforce. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer, inclusion and diversity are key to the success of our company.
Our Mission
We listen to you and create a sustainable future together. We drive efficiencies and create bespoke fully managed healthcare solutions through collaborative partnerships.
Our Vision
Revolutionise patient care through innovation and technology.
Our Values
* Patient Centred Collaboration
* Working with Integrity
The Role: Due to organisational growth, this newly created Contracts Manager position will be pivotal to the success of our Procurement department.
Job Duties
* Responsible for autonomous management of a portfolio of contracts and SLAs
* Managing process of ongoing contract reviews, including identifying risks and implementing corrective actions
* Contribute to quality and performance improvement by supporting the negotiation and implementation of contract‑compliant service specifications, performance standards and service developments
* Managing contracts in line with key performance indicators (KPIs) and legal requirements
* Support the development and drafting of contracts aligned to National guidance
* Undertake analytical work to monitor trends in activity and expenditure, benchmarking against national and local comparators to support financial and performance assurance
* Provide support to senior managers and stakeholders in meetings and contract negotiations, and assist in the delivery of the organisation’s financial and operational objectives
* Day to day supervision of contracts assistant
* Proven track record of contract management in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
* Demonstrated ability to organise and manage multiple priorities in a quick‑moving and change‑oriented environment
* Highest professional ethics and professional presence
* Exceptional attention to detail essential
* Must be analytical and able to make informed decisions based on experience and sound instincts
* The ability to find creative solutions and generate results, a strong sense of urgency and the ability to infuse that in others
* Experienced at working effectively across multiple levels of an organization and building successful cross‑functional partnerships
* Ability to balance multiple priorities in a quick moving and change oriented environment
* Excellent verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to work both autonomously and within a diverse team
Qualifications
* Diploma in Procurement and Supply (CIPS Level 4)
* Educated to degree level
* Evidence of having undertaken courses such as contract management, project management/procurement law
* Experience of people management
* Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilitiesProficient in Microsoft office
What we can offer you – our benefits package
* Generous Annual Leave - 25 days increasing with service
* High Cost of Living Allowance
* Vivup benefits portal
* Blue Light Card – Employee discounts (more than 15,000 discounts from national retailers)
* Educational resources
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Health & Wellbeing – access to onsite and offsite gyms
* Location‑specific perks including free parking at our modern offices within Surrey Research Park
The benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with HPL and the stage of growth that HPL is facing at that point and time.
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