Contracts Manager - Band 8a

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	18 Mawrth 2026
Cyflog:	£57,528.00 i £64,750.00 bob blwyddyn
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£57528.00 - £64750.00 a year
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	31 Mawrth 2026
Lleoliad:	Chelmsford, CM1 1QH
Cwmni:	NHS Jobs
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	D9708-MSE490

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ROLE PURPOSE / SUMMARY The proposed Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB) will be a new organisation formed through the consolidation of three ICB areas in response to the NHSs ambition to deliver a more streamlined, strategic and cost-effective model of health commissioning. The ICB will oversee the commissioning of care for the approximately 2 million people who live in Essex. Operating within a reduced running cost envelope and aligned to the new requirements of ICBs in England, the proposed Essex ICB will focus on improving population health outcomes, health equity and smarter resource allocation. Our Commercial team sits within the Finance and Commercial Directorate and delivers on all aspects of contracting, including information, provider relationships and managing our outsourced procurement arrangements. Our Contracts Managers will take ownership of one of more area of contracts to ensure safe governance and management of contract preparation and execution, and direct provider engagement and to support delivery across the ICB. The role will work closely with Finance Business partners, Commissioners and Quality leads in a multi-disciplinary approach to delivering change across health. This is an exciting time for the time for the NHS as we move towards delivery of the 10 year health plan, managing new contractual models and driving value and outcomes for the residents of Essex. This team will also support the increased requirements with respect to contract information, indicative activity plans and activity management. Working closely with Finance Business partners, Commissioners and Quality leads in a multi-disciplinary approach to delivering change across health. The Contracts Managers will work closely across the whole team, to ensure mutual support across the function. The Commercial Team play a pivotal role in safely securing value for money and high quality services, they will also champion the reduction of health inequalities and the NHS to support broader social and economic development. As the ICB transitions to become a leaner, more focused strategic commissioning organisation the post holder will be expected to support the Director of Commercial in delivering on the three fundamental shifts set out in the NHS 10-year plan: From Treatment to Prevention: Embedding preventative, personalised and population based approaches to commissioning. From Hospital to Community: Championing care model redesign that supports community and neighbourhood health. From Analogue to Digital: Enabling clinically driven transformation through digital innovation, data analytics and evidence based improvement. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To deliver on the job description set out above, the job holder will be expected to deliver on the requirements set out below: Policy and service development Implement policy and / or service developments related to contracting, drawing on requirements from NHS strategies, including the ICB strategy and the 10 Year Health Plan Ensure compliance with relevant ICB policies Use research and innovation to inform service improvements or performance management Ensure contract guidance and frameworks are clearly understand and appropriately applied in their area of responsibility. Strategy and analysis Use of complex health data sets, including those relating to performance across activity, finance and quality to inform decision making Analysis of complex qualitative and quantitative data relating to contracting information and metrics. Turning analysis into useful insights that can be used to inform decision making and delivery Present complex data, information and insights, including qualitative and quantitative data, through clear and simple written and verbal briefings Use of Population Health Management methodologies and tools to inform projects and programmes that will improve outcomes for patients and sustainability of health services Explore new contracting models and approaches to support the objectives of commissioners. Planning and organisation Lead in the negotiation and agreeing of a portfolio of medium to large scale contracts, as required. Draft contract documentation for Healthcare contracts, or other contract forms as required. Establish processes that ensure commissioning decisions are made appropriately and reflected within agreed contracts. Which will involve leading the negotiation and often sensitive discussions with contractors requiring excellent negotiation and influencing skills Plan and organise the required outcomes and approaches to contract negotiations, agreement and monitoring for their area of responsibility. Develop and deliver project plans relating to contracts, ensuring appropriate governance, risk management, escalations and reporting Ensure preparation and upkeep of contract documentation Maintain accurate contract records through the use of the Atamis System Managing competing priorities, prioritizing own and team resources to effectively deliver on short, medium and longer term priorities Ensure accurate reporting and records management Communications and partnerships Work collaboratively, modelling inclusive, respectful and compassionate leadership Able to take account of a broad range of perspectives, including staff, patients and the public, to inform decision making Present information and training to large groups Build strong, trust-based relationships across the ICB, with NHS providers, local government, VCFSE partners and communities as needed Effective engagement with patients and the public as required Work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams to enable the collective ownership and delivery of projects that are seeking to improve outcomes, reduce inequalities and deliver a sustainable health and care system Share complex and challenging information which may relate to service performance or staffing Able to manage conflict, find compromise and persuade based on evidence as needed Financial and resource management Supports procurement of relevant services Close working with finance business partner on oversight of project / directorate business and financial plans Team management and capability building Support staff through ICB transition, including the development of teams to deliver on new ICB portfolios as agreed through transition Support the effective transition of relevant functions to new portfolios within or beyond the ICB to support the new NHS operating model, in line with the requirements of the Model ICB Blueprint Work collaboratively with system partners to facilitate transitional arrangements Maintain a focus on quality, safety and affordability during transition Supporting effective Information Asset Management for the team Other Able to use initiative and work independently as needed to deliver on requirements of the role Primarily desk-based work that requires use of visual display units, focused concentration and frequent participation in on-line or in person meetings Able to use software required to develop report, including ability to deliver high quality documents through Microsoft suite (word, power point, excel) Flexibility and evolving responsibilities As the ICB continues to evolve, portfolios may be subject to change to reflect the needs of the organization, the health and care system and national policy direction. This may include adjustments to areas of responsibility or realignment of reporting structures. KEY RELATIONSHIPS The post holder will need to build constructive relationships with partners from across the health and care system. Key relationships will be with: ICB senior leadership Information Governance team Local Authority partners NHS Providers NHSEI regional partners Other system partners, such as VCFSE