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 exists to ensure contractual compliance, manage change control, and protect 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.
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
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
Details
Date posted: 08 March 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Home or remote working
Reference number: E0454-26-0093
Job locations
Flat 42 Kew Court
Richmond Road
Kingston Upon Thames
Surrey
KT2 5BF
Job responsibilities
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
Role Purpose
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 exists to ensure contractual compliance, manage change control, and protect 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.
Key Responsibilities
Client Contract Management (Prime & Subcontract)
Manage contracts with NHS England, the Home Office, and NHS Trusts throughout their lifecycle
Support contract mobilisation, delivery, variations, and renewals
Coordinate contract governance activities, including review meetings, actions, and issue tracking
Monitor KPIs, SLAs, and contractual obligations, escalating risks where required
Ensure operational teams understand and meet contractual requirements
Change Control & Commercial Management
Manage contract variations, scope changes, and amendments
Ensure changes are documented, approved, and accurately reflected in contracts
Support margin protection by identifying scope creep or commercial risk
Assist with pricing mechanisms, indexation, and contractual financial controls
Subcontractor Contract Management
Draft, issue, and manage subcontractor agreements aligned to upstream contracts
Ensure appropriate flow-down of contractual, compliance, KPI, and audit requirements
Monitor subcontractor performance and raise concerns where standards are not met
Manage subcontractor variations, disputes, and exit processes with oversight
Compliance, Risk & Assurance
Support compliance with contractual, regulatory, and statutory requirements
Maintain accurate and audit-ready contract documentation
Assist with inspections, audits, and assurance activity
Identify and elevate contractual and commercial risks
Stakeholder Management
Act as a key contractual point of contact for clients and subcontractors
Work closely with Operations, Workforce Management, Finance, and Quality teams
Provide clear contractual advice and guidance to internal stakeholders
Governance & Reporting
Maintain the contract register and key-date tracker
Prepare reports on contract performance, risks, and variations
Escalate issues appropriately through operational governance structures
Scope & Complexity
Contract portfolio value: £14m+ across public sector and subcontract arrangements
Multiple public sector stakeholders within regulated environments
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
General Information
The post holder may be required to perform other relevant and appropriate duties as reasonably needed. This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.
Benefits
Pension salary scheme available
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential 24/7 support
Access to perks at work
Recruitment Eligibility
Please note, in order to apply, all applicants need to have been living in the United Kingdom (with residency in the UK, such as UK/Irish/EU Passport, or an Indefinite Leave to Remain Visa) for the last 5 years with no more than a 28‑day break being outside of the UK and no gaps in employment during this time.
Recruitment Information
EMAIL CV TO: RECRUITMENT@DRPASECURE.CO.UK
Shortlisted candidates will be asked for RTW, DBS/CTC consent and references.
Employer details
DoctorPA Secure LTD
Flat 42 Kew Court
Richmond Road
Kingston Upon Thames
Surrey
KT2 5BF
https://www.drpasecure.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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