Assistant Contracts Manager

Job Summary

This vacancy is for a Band 5 post (subject to Agenda for Change job panel matching) but depending on experience and qualifications this could be a development opportunity as Band 4 post, progressing to a Band 5 once suitable experience and milestones have been met.

Working within a joint Contracting team across Stockport and Tameside Trusts the Assistant Contracts Manager (Income) role is key to the robust management of relationships with commissioners and internal stakeholders, providing an essential service across the trusts. The post holder will provide support to the Trusts' operational teams and managers as well as working closely with commissioners.

This role involves developing new and existing relationships to ensure that robust contractual relationships are in place and effectively managed, ensuring compliance with Standing Financial instructions.

Full training and support will be provided as required.

Applicants should be highly computer literate with clear verbal and written communication skills and be capable of prioritising workload effectively and working independently. The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate a willingness to learn and develop personally and professionally, as a role model within the department.

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Date posted: 10 February 2026

Pay scheme:
Agenda for change

Band:
Band 5

Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:
Full‑time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number: 362‑ADM5

FIN‑02‑26

Job locations:
Stepping Hill Hospital / Tameside General Hospital, Stockport, SK27JE

• Assist in the management of income contracts, supporting the Senior Contracts Manager in populating contract agreements, dealing with queries from commissioners and liaising with internal stakeholders.
• Assist in developing service level agreements (SLAs) with other NHS Providers, supporting divisions in ensuring that appropriate agreements are in place and reviewed regularly.
• Work with divisions to develop a robust management framework for monitoring SLA performance.
• Support the Senior Contracts Manager in arranging in sourcing and outsourcing services in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime. This will include assisting with the publishing of relevant procurement notices and working with Trust stakeholders to develop relevant documentation including service specifications and performance indicators.
• Raise the profile of the Income, Costing and Contracting team across Tameside and Stockport and promote the benefits of effective and best contracting practice.
• Attend staff and divisional meetings and deputise at meetings for the Senior Contracts Manager as…