Senior Contract Manager

Senior Contract Manager, you will lead the delivery of a varied and high value

contract portfolio, with a strong focus on community based services across West

Yorkshire. Working within the Contracting and Procurement Team, you will

collaborate closely with commissioners, finance, performance, quality, business

intelligence, commissioning leads, community providers, GP federations, local

authorities and other ICBs to ensure services deliver quality, robust, high quality

outcomes and represent value for money.

will act as the strategic contract lead for key community providers, overseeing

performance frameworks, negotiating contractual changes, resolving issues, and

ensuring services meet agreed activity, quality and financial expectations.

This includes analysing complex data, identifying risks, managing variation,

and ensuring providers implement corrective actions where required.

workflow will include leading provider performance meetings, preparing reports

for senior leadership, supporting procurement and markettesting exercises, and

ensuring robust governance across all community and noncommunity contracts.

You will manage competing priorities, deliver timely outputs, and maintain high

standards of accuracy in a fastpaced environment.

As

part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide expert contractual insight,

support colleagues, and contribute to the development and transformation of

community services across the ICB.

a Senior Contract Manager within the Contracting & Procurement Team, you

will operate as a senior specialist responsible for leading complex contract

portfolios across community and noncommunity services. You will work within

the Finance and Resources Directorate, collaborating with finance, business

intelligence, commissioning leads, local authorities, GP federations, voluntary

sector partners and NHS England colleagues to ensure high quality, value for money

services for West Yorkshire.

role requires advanced contracting expertise, including specialist knowledge of

NHS contracting processes, National Tariff Payment Systems contract validation,

performance frameworks and service review methodologies. Candidates should hold

Foundation Accredited Contract Manager status through the Government Commercial

Function, and bring strong analytical capability, negotiation skills and

experience operating at a senior level within a contracting or commissioning

environment.

will contribute to procurement activity, supporting tender development,

evaluation and clarification processes, and ensuring robust governance

throughout. The role involves managing complex provider discussions, resolving

contentious issues, and exercising sound judgement where solutions are not

immediately clear.

will also provide leadership within the contracting team, supporting staff

development and maintaining high professional standards. The role requires

resilience, emotional intelligence, and the ability to manage periods of

sustained concentration, complex analysis and occasional exposure to

challenging stakeholder situations. You will be part of regional and cross ICB

workflows, contributing to transformation programmes and Integrated

Neighbourhood Health initiatives.

West Yorkshire ICB is responsible for improving population health and reducing

inequalities to meet the diverse health needs of its population and is part of

the West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership which includes organisations,

local councils, health and care providers and voluntary, community and social

enterprise organisations.

are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values

diversity; we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values

and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives

and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that

delivers patient outcomes.

are committed to creating the best place to work, where your contribution is

valued, your wellbeing is supported, and all our colleagues can reach their

full potential.

We welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the

community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their protected

characteristics.

operate a Carer friendly working environment that is supportive and inclusive.

We actively encourage Carers to self-identify themselves and are offered a

working Carer passport.

As

a Mindful Employer we are positive and enabling towards all employees and job

applicants with a mental health condition.

We

are a Disability Confident Employer and commit to shortlisting suitable

applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please inform us

of any adjustments you require.

Skills and Behaviours

Desirable: - Good understanding of the structure and future for the NHS as expressed in policy documents and supporting strategies

Experience

Qualifications

Additional Requirements

Essential: - Proficient in MS Word and Excel