Head of Contract Management

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to establish and lead a newly formed Contract Management Team based in the Procurement Department, shaping how contract management is embedded across the Trust. The postholder will be responsible for establishing a new procurement contract management function and strategy, leading the strategic and operational delivery of contract management across Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH). The role will develop and maintain high‑quality contracting processes that deliver value for money, ensure compliance with internal and external statutory and regulatory standards, and support both clinical and non‑clinical services through robust governance.

• Line‑manage the contract management team, ensuring all aspects of performance, attendance, training and appraisal are addressed in accordance with Trust policy.
• Develop the contract management strategy to meet the long‑term needs of the Trust and lead all aspects of the business planning activities for the team and the implementation of new NHS initiatives.
• Lead the negotiation and implementation of post‑contractual awards for expenditure and contribute to the Trust's CIP by delivering savings on non‑pay goods and services contracts.
• Provide advice in the structuring of supply arrangements to maximise commercial advantage while maintaining clinical standards.
• Lead supply chain improvement to reduce total cost of ownership whilst ensuring resilience to the supply process.
• Ensure excellent communication with Finance and Procurement staff, Divisional Management Teams, staff, suppliers and outside agencies.

With over 20,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city, supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team  are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team to deliver world‑class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities, NUH will endeavour to turn your job into a career! We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.