Contract Manager

East London NHS Foundation Trust ,
London, Greater London
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The Commercial Development Directorate (CDD) is responsible for Contract Management, Procurement, Business Development and Tendering across an Outstanding Rated Mental Health and Community NHS Foundation Trust. Due to continued growth of the organisation an opportunity has arisen to join an expanded Contracts team within the CDD. The role will be responsible for robust contracting and compliance management processes across a portfolio of contracts The CDD has expanded to address the demands of the changing healthcare market. This includes responding to the NHS Long Term Plan, Mental Health Five Year Forward View and other commissioning opportunities, addressing the changing commissioning & delivery landscape and leading on new business opportunities. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join the team, working in an innovative Trust and contributing towards the Trust modernisation in an advanced integrated healthcare system. Reporting to the Head of Contract Compliance the candidate will provide a range of support to the Contracts Team in delivering a high quality service in the commissioning, contracting and performance management of service contracts. We are looking for a resourceful, organised and adaptable individual with highly developed written and verbal communication skills. This is an excellent opportunity to support senior colleagues across the Trust at a strategic level to meet the Trust objectives in delivering value for money and improving the quality of our services. The role is fixed term for six months and is suitable for a secondment. This is a varied role in which you will have a range of learning opportunities to build and develop experience and skills including procurement, contract compliance, project management and business development. The candidate will have a contracts support background and will have expertise in contract negotiation, drafting contracts and variations and contract performance management. The role will require working closely with clinical and operational leads across the Trust as well to develop formal contract agreements and so the candidate will need excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills and be able to quickly understand complex issues. To succeed the role requires a self-motivated pro-active individual with strong time management and organisational skills and a proven track record of delivery. The Trust has an outstanding CQC rating and is a key partner in the nationally recognised pilot for integrated healthcare in Bedfordshire and Luton as well as a delivery partner in the Tower Hamlets, Newham and Hackney delivery systems. As part one of the largest Mental Health and Community Trusts the role will afford the candidate to experience and advance their career in the sector. Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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