At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead NHS contract management and negotiations to enhance community healthcare services.
- Company: A leading independent provider of NHS and private community healthcare across the UK.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, remote work, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team focused on delivering high-quality community healthcare.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in healthcare by optimising contracts and improving patient access.
- Qualifications: Experience with NHS contracts and strong negotiation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 55000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced contracts manager with experience working within the healthcare sector? Do you have extensive experience managing and reviewing NHS contracts? Compass Associates are currently working in partnership with a leading independent provider of NHS and private community healthcare services across the UK. Working in close partnership with the NHS, they deliver high-quality outpatient and day-case procedures designed to improve patient access and reduce waiting times, while providing care in modern, local community clinic settings.
As a result of the expansion of their contracts team, they are currently seeking a Senior Contracts Manager who will have full oversight of NHS contracts across the organisation. The successful applicant will manage contract negotiations, monitoring contract performance and be the primary contact for all NHS contract correspondence across the organisation.
Responsibilities:- Act as the lead specialist for NHS Standard Contracts, ensuring full compliance across all services and functions.
- Lead contract governance activities, including formal contract reviews, variations, and end-to-end change control processes.
- Manage annual negotiations with NHS commissioners to secure equitable, compliant, and sustainable contractual arrangements.
- Oversee the preparation, coordination, and submission of all contract documentation, schedules, and statutory reporting requirements.
- Monitor contract performance against KPIs, quality standards, and activity targets, collaborating closely with operational, clinical, and data teams.
- Chair and/or lead contract performance review meetings with commissioners, ensuring effective follow-up and delivery of agreed improvement actions.
- Manage in-year contract variations and amendments, ensuring robust internal governance and approval processes are followed.
- Develop and maintain strong, effective relationships with commissioners.
- Identify, escalate, and actively manage contractual risks, compliance issues, and performance concerns to ensure timely resolution.
- Strong knowledge of NHS Standard Contracts, including schedules, KPIs, reporting requirements, and quality frameworks.
- In-depth understanding of NHS commissioning structures (ICBs, NHS England) and relevant regulatory frameworks.
- Proven experience managing contract negotiations, in-year variations, and performance management within a healthcare setting.
- Good understanding of healthcare governance, safeguarding, information governance, and data quality standards.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence effectively.
- Experience using NHS systems such as SUS, SLAM, eRS, and RTT/PTL tools.
If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Simon Codling directly on 0161 241 7686. Alternatively email an updated CV to scodling@compassltd.co.uk.
Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £500 of vouchers for any successful recommendations.
Senior Contracts Manager | Community Healthcare Provider in Manchester employer: Compass Associates
As a leading independent provider of NHS and private community healthcare services, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. Our remote working model allows for flexibility while you engage in meaningful work that directly impacts patient care, alongside competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. Join us to be part of a dedicated team committed to improving healthcare access and quality across the UK.
