# Contracts Manager > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Barts Health NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/contracts-manager/b8666a61-16f0-4cf9-8f8a-30f9ea317077 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/contracts-manager/b8666a61-16f0-4cf9-8f8a-30f9ea317077.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barts Health NHS Trust - **Location:** St Bartholomew's Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Contracts manager - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £58,133 - £65,261 per annum inc - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-06T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-15T13:50:38.746Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Barts_Health_NHS_Trust/NELHCPP_ELFT/NELHCPP_ELFT-v8297572 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8297572?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The Contracts Manager will play a key role in supporting the North East London Procurement Partnership (NELPP) to deliver effective contract management across an agreed portfolio on behalf of partner NHS organisations. The post holder will ensure contracts are mobilised and managed in line with agreed terms and conditions, performance expectations and governance requirements, supporting delivery of quality, value for money and measurable benefits. Working closely with clinical and corporate stakeholders, suppliers and procurement colleagues, the role will coordinate contract review activity, monitor performance against KPIs and SLAs, manage risks and issues, and support contract variations, renewals and extensions in line with due process. The post holder will contribute to continuous improvement, standardised contract management approaches and strengthened controls and reporting across the partnership. ### Main duties of the job 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 Head of Procurement and Contracts and works closely with Procurement Managers leading sourcing activity to support timely mobilisation, effective supplier performance management and contract assurance. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities 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. 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We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. ## Person Specification ### 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. ### 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. ### 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. ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 359.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10616474) - [our values and behaviours (pdf, 334.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1119) - [candidate information pack (pdf, 549.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2446) - [policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 92.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1120) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.