Contracts Manager Non-Clinical

Together, we have an ambitious vision for improving health and care services across Surrey and Sussex. We are working to:

- Improve health and care outcomes for everyone, with a focus on preventing ill health and proactive care.

- Tackle inequalities to reduce unfair gaps in access, experience, and outcomes.

- Get better value from our services by enhancing productivity and value for money.

- Support local communities to grow and thrive through social and economic development.

We also work with NHS trusts and organisations which deliver healthcare services through developing Provider Collaboratives to improve healthcare pathways, so local people experience better care and outcomes.

To achieve this, we need a team of people who can think beyond organisational boundaries, strong collaborators, can navigate complexity, challenge constructively, and keep communities at the centre of decisions.

The postholder will be responsible for the effective day-to-day management of a defined portfolio of nonclinical NHS contracts, supporting the commissioning, procurement and delivery of corporate, estates, digital and other enabling services on behalf of NHS Surrey and Sussex ICB. Working within a Contracts and Procurement team, the role will manage contractual processes across the contract lifecycle,
including contract implementation, monitoring, variation and review, ensuring compliance with national guidance, contractual requirements and local governance arrangements.

The Integrated Care Board (ICB) has the responsibility to decide what health services are needed in Surrey and Sussex and set out how they'll be provided, making sure hospitals, primary care, and other services work together, rather than in silos, for the benefit of everyone in the community. NHS Surrey Heartlands and Sussex ICB achieve this by working in partnership with local health and care organisations, staff, patients, carers, families and the public, to support three million people across Surrey and Sussex to live healthier lives.

We want everyone to feel welcome at work and are passionate about creating an inclusive, compassionate workplace culture where every colleague feels seen, heard, and valued.

We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative working environment that delivers better experience and outcomes for our population.

We want our organisation to be a place where diversity is actively celebrated, where safe spaces exist for all identities, and where all voices help shape our direction. We place a high importance on the NHS values - they guide what we do every day, set out how we work, and how we treat each other.

Please see full job description and person specification for full details of the role requirements.

The post holder may be required to carry out other duties as required, in line with thier skills and experience..

• Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
• Post-graduate degree in Management Studies or equivalent
• Significant experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment
• Demonstrated experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments.
• Experience of managing risks and reporting.
• Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence at SMT level.
• Experience of monitoring budgets and business planning processes.
• Understanding of the public sector.
• Demonstrated experience in a Healthcare environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of project principles, techniques and…