Senior Contracts and Commercial Manager
Central London Community Health Trust
London, SW6 4UL
Salary
£75,328 to £86,114
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
16 September 2026
16 days left
Job description
Join Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH) as part of our Commercial Team and help support services that make a difference to patients ...
You will manage a portfolio of contracts for the Inner London Division, providing commercial and contractual advice throughout the contract lifecycle.
Key responsibilities include
- Managing clinical service agreements, subcontracts and partnership arrangements.
- Supporting business and service development, including tenders, new business opportunities and business cases.
- Supporting contract negotiations in close cooperation and advice from the Head of Contracts,ensuring appropriate contractual arrangements are in place.
- End to End contract management
- Assessing and managing commercial and contractual risk while maximising value and minimising risk to the organisation.
- Supporting compliance with procurement governance requirements.
- Maintaining accurate contract registers and electronic records in partnership with the Assistant Commercial Manager.
- Producing clear and timely reports and updates for colleagues and senior stakeholders.
- Attending contract, team and divisional meetings as required.
- Working collaboratively with operational divisions and the Corporate Commercial Team.
- Supporting training and development activities and sharing commercial knowledge where appropriate.
Due to the fixed-term timescale of this post, you will work with colleagues to prioritise activity where it can deliver the greatest benefit and impact.
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.
What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.
Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.
We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Educated to Masters level, or equivalent experience, with relevant commercial and contracting experience
- Portfolio / evidence of ongoing professional development, professional qualifications and experience e.g. project management, leadership, contract law.
Desirable
- Legal degree or legal qualification
- Commercial or Business qualification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of both NHS and Local Authority contracting and performance management
- Experience in effective contract negotiations
- Drafting and reviewing contracts, SLAs and partnership agreements
- Acting as a subject matter expert and clearly defining issues and describing contractual situations in 'lay mans' terms
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Strong relationship building and communication skills, with ability to work within a complex multi professional environment effectively
- Ability to produce clear and concise reports
- High level of interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
- Ability to work autonomously within a complex organization, managing own workload.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
26 August 2026
Last checked
28 August 2026
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