Director of Commerical Contracts
| Posting date: | 07 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 August 2025 |
| Location: | Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9WT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0123-25-0238 |
Summary
Lead the commercial contracts function, setting the vision and strategy for contract development and lifecycle management. Drive and lead commercial and industry best practice for the organisation with a continuous improvement and innovation focus, delivering value and efficiencies and identifying and mitigating commercial risks. Lead on potential complex dispute resolution on behalf of the organisation. Act as the senior advisor to the Senior Leadership Team on contracting strategies, market dynamics and commercial risk. Ensure team members are held accountable for meeting contractual response times and service levels, in line with obligations set out in NHS Standard Contracts and internal performance frameworks. Oversee the development and implementation of performance monitoring frameworks, KPIs, escalation protocols and risk registers. Maintain compliance with NHS England guidance, procurement law and CHECs internal governance processes. Build and maintain strong relationships with NHS partners, regulators, and internal stakeholders. Represent CHEC in external forums, strategic partnerships and collaborative commissioning models.