We are working with an NHS organisation to fill the position of a Contracts Manager. The role will on an interim period for 6 months initially on a competitive rate, based on experience.
The post holder will support the Senior Contracts Manager by leading on the negotiation and management of a selection of the organisation’s healthcare contracts.
Key responsibilities will include:
Ensure that the organisation’s income is maximised through proactive and effective contract management;
Autonomous working and initiative required to ensure that healthcare contracts are agreed, documented, and managed effectively;
Attending appropriate meetings commensurate with the role and managing third parties to ensure deliverables are met in a timely manner;
Demonstrate effective stakeholder management across different organisations and at all levels;
Ability to negotiate contracts and ensure funding is in place to support service delivery;
Support complex queries that arise and need investigation and analysis at that higher level;
Responsibility for contract management and will need to report on or receive and analyse highly complex data and information which is sometimes sensitive or confidential;
Contribute to business cases and present at relevant committees e.g., Operational Leadership Team, Finance and Resources Committee etc;
Influence decisions that will impact on the future strategy of the organisation and other healthcare organisations across the region;
Network and form relationships, both externally and internally;
Report on performance management, operational activities and make presentations using a range of information from a variety of sources.
The ideal candidate will have:
NHS experience desirable;
Large scale programme experience is a plus;
Good understanding of the NHS financial regime;
High negotiating and influencing skills;
Adaptable, with a high-level of written and verbal communication.
If you are interested in the role, please contact Donna Larder on 0161 241 9674 and send a copy of your updated CV to donna.larder@finegreen.co.uk along with your availability and rate.