Contracts Manager
Barts Health NHS Trust
London, E1 8DEView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£58,133 to £65,261
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 October 2026
3 days leftJob description
The Contracts Manager will play a key role in supporting the North East London Procurement Partnership (NELPP) to deliver effective contract managemen...
The Contracts Manager is responsible for managing the end-to-end contract lifecycle for a defined portfolio of goods and services across NELPP partner organisations. The postholder will draft, negotiate and execute contractual agreements; ensure robust post-award governance, compliance and risk mitigation; and act as a central coordination point between stakeholders to protect the organisation's financial and legal interests while supporting safe, effective and value-for-money service delivery.
The role reports to the Contracts and Procurement Team Manager (Band 8a) and works closely with Procurement Managers leading sourcing activity to support timely mobilisation, effective supplier performance management and contract assurance.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Qualifications
Essential: - Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience in contracting, commercial, procurement or a related discipline.
Desirable
- Professional qualification in contract management (e.g., WorldCC/NCMA) or MCIPS (or working towards).
- Project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2/APM) or equivalent experience.
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Significant experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts within a complex organisation (preferably NHS/public sector).
- Experience managing contracts post-award including governance, KPIs/service levels, change control, variations and renewals.
- Understanding of commercial and legal risk in contracting and practical approaches to mitigation and escalation.
- Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and maintaining clear audit trails and documentation standards.
- Experience using contract management and/or document management systems.
Desirable: - Experience working across multiple organisations/partnership settings.; - Experience supporting dispute management, remedies and exit/termination activity.
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.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail; able to interpret complex terms and identify risks and mitigations.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines; organised and able to maintain pace in a dynamic environment.
- Competent IT skills (Microsoft Office) and ability to handle information securely.
Other
Essential
- High standards of integrity, confidentiality and professionalism.
- Proactive, resilient and solution-focused approach to complex commercial issues.
- Commitment to NHS values and to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Desirable: - Evidence of continuous professional development in commercial/contracting practice.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
15 September 2026
Last checked
17 September 2026
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