Patient Care Locally CIC, a not-for-profit community interest company working with the NHS across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, is recruiting a Head of Contracts to sit on its Senior Management Team for a 12-month fixed-term post. The role covers contract negotiation, governance and performance across the wider group, and leads the Contracts Team. Hybrid working, with face-to-face meetings with NHS commissioners and providers and reporting to the Board. Fit turns on a Master's or equivalent significant contracting experience.
What the job involves
- Lead contract negotiations and reviews
- Oversee complex contractual arrangements and governance across the wider PCL group
- Manage contractual performance, KPIs and quality and performance standards
- Lead, develop and support the Contracts Team
- Build relationships with NHS commissioners, providers and subcontracted providers
- Manage contractual risks and contract variationsIdentify commercial opportunities and areas for growth
- Provide expert advice on contractual matters and procurement strategies
- Coordinate legal support where required
- Prepare accurate reports for senior management and Board discussions
- Work with Finance, Quality, Business Intelligence and Operational teams
- Attend face-to-face meetings and site visits with external stakeholders
Qualifications
- Master's level or equivalent relevant experience, with a postgraduate qualification or significant contracting experience
Experience
- Extensive technical contract management, including drafting, negotiating, interpreting and managing complex contracts
- Stakeholder engagement and relationship building within and across organisations
- Preparing contracts, business papers and reports for senior management
- Working across multiple organisations, including NHS, independent-sector or commercial environments
- Leadership and line management experience
- Leading face-to-face discussions with internal teams and external providers
Skills & knowledge
- Strong organisational, negotiation and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work unsupervised, set priorities and deliver to deadlines
- Clear written and verbal communication of complex, sensitive or contentious matters
- Reviewing contractual and legal documents and advising senior managers on concerns
- Expert user of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Understanding of financial information and how it relates to contractual arrangements and negotiations
Nice to have
- Senior-level NHS experience
- Primary and secondary care contracting or commissioning experience
- Experience in procurement, tendering and project management
- CIPS diploma or equivalent professional experience
- Contract management qualification, such as CIPFA Diploma or Commercial & Contract Management Practitioner Certification, or equivalent experience
What’s offered
- Hybrid working
- Supportive, values-led working environment
- Opportunities for professional development
- Opportunity to contribute to the development and growth of local healthcare services
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