Refine your search
Contracts Manager
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 367-CORP-101498
Job summary
We are looking for a Contracts Manager to oversee a portfolio of contracts that the trust has with external organisations. These range from multi-million pound contracts with independent sector mental health bed providers to small contracts with local charities. This role will lead on these contracts for the Trust, working with operational and clinical colleagues to ensure that we receive good quality services that provide excellent value for money
Main duties of the job
This role will lead on the entire contract life cycle for the contracts within the portfolio. This will include:
- working with operational and clinical colleagues to specify new contracts
- leading tenders and other processes to secure the most appropriate suppliers
- contract management during the lifetime of each contract, leading contract management meetings with suppliers on behalf of the Trust
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission.
Our family of over 4,500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
Details
Date posted
04 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£59,798 to £67,020 a year a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
367-CORP-101498
Job locations
The Colonnades
Beaconsfield Road
Hatfield
AL10 8YE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role forms part of the small Strategy and Commercial Development team that leads on contract management for the Trust. Other posts in the team focus on contracts where the Trust is commissioned to deliver services and this role will focus on contracts where the Trust is purchasing services from other organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role forms part of the small Strategy and Commercial Development team that leads on contract management for the Trust. Other posts in the team focus on contracts where the Trust is commissioned to deliver services and this role will focus on contracts where the Trust is purchasing services from other organisations.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience in contracting, commercial, procurement or a related discipline
- Evidence of continuous professional development in commercial / contracting practice
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Extensive experience of contract management in a large, complex organisation, preferably within the NHS including governance, financial and performance reporting, contract variations and renewals.
- Experience using analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex problems, ability to recognise policy implications and how to manage potential competing priorities / interests
Desirable
- Experience of managing staff, including appraisals and development planning.
- Experience of working directly with healthcare providers or commissioners
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITY COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Essential
- Strong drafting and written communication skills; able to produce clear, accurate contractual documentation and governance papers.
- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills; able to work constructively with suppliers and senior stakeholders and represent the organisation credibly and positively in internal and external meetings
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience in contracting, commercial, procurement or a related discipline
- Evidence of continuous professional development in commercial / contracting practice
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Extensive experience of contract management in a large, complex organisation, preferably within the NHS including governance, financial and performance reporting, contract variations and renewals.
- Experience using analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex problems, ability to recognise policy implications and how to manage potential competing priorities / interests
Desirable
- Experience of managing staff, including appraisals and development planning.
- Experience of working directly with healthcare providers or commissioners
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITY COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Essential
- Strong drafting and written communication skills; able to produce clear, accurate contractual documentation and governance papers.
- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills; able to work constructively with suppliers and senior stakeholders and represent the organisation credibly and positively in internal and external meetings
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Colonnades
Beaconsfield Road
Hatfield
AL10 8YE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Colonnades
Beaconsfield Road
Hatfield
AL10 8YE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)