Contracts Manager, Healthcare

A Strategic Contract Management & Business Development Opportunity

We are delighted to be partnering with a leading healthcare provider to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager.

Remote Working | Occasional Travel Across the Midlands (typically 1-2 days per month)

Permanent | 35 Hours per Week | £47,000 - £57,000 + Excellent Benefits

This is a high-profile opportunity for a commercially astute contract management professional who enjoys operating across contract management, stakeholder engagement, business development, healthcare commissioning and strategic growth.

Working as part of a highly focused and motivated Business Development team, you will take ownership of a portfolio of NHS contracts, ensuring their ongoing performance and optimisation while identifying opportunities to develop, expand and secure new business across your region.

The role offers significant autonomy and influence, with responsibility for managing key commissioner relationships, supporting tender activity, identifying market opportunities and contributing to wider organisational growth plans.

If you have experience navigating the NHS landscape, building strategic partnerships and delivering commercial outcomes, this could be an excellent next step in your career.

Reporting into senior leadership within the Business Development function, you will be responsible for the effective account management of regional NHS contracts, ensuring the successful delivery and development of existing services while proactively identifying new opportunities for growth.

You will monitor developments across the healthcare sector, maintain strong relationships with commissioners and healthcare stakeholders, and help shape commercial strategies that support sustainable service expansion.

This is a role that combines strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery and will suit an ambitious professional who enjoys building relationships, influencing stakeholders and driving measurable results.

• Previous experience in NHS contract management, healthcare commissioning or a comparable healthcare environment.
• Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement experience.
• A proven track record of delivering business growth, service development or contract expansion.
• Experience managing complex contracts and commercial negotiations.
• Strong business development skills, including opportunity identification and strategic planning.
• Confidence presenting to both small and large audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational, analytical and project management capability.
• Good commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM/database systems.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel occasionally within the region.

• Commercially minded with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities.
• Confident, resilient and capable of working independently.
• Relationship-focused with strong influencing skills.
• Organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Customer and stakeholder focused.
• Solutions-oriented with a positive, "can-do" attitude.
• Adaptable, professional and comfortable working within a changing healthcare environment.
• Committed to continuous professional development.
• Passionate about delivering services that positively impact the communities they support.

• Competitive salary of £47,000-£57,000
• Up to 5% employer pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off
• Predominantly remote working
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 24/7 GP access
• Blue Light Card discount scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Clear career progression pathways
• Long-service recognition awards

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a purpose-driven healthcare organisation in a role that combines contract management, commercial strategy, stakeholder engagement and business development.