Contracts Lead | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	29 April 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£68,852 - £79,638 Depending on experience
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	30 May 2026
Location:	Ascot, SL5 7GB
Company:	Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7910180/151-AS-08

Summary

The post holder will provide strategic and professional management of the delivery of a portfolio of ICB contracts. Working with the Associate Director of Contracts & Income (ADCI), Director of Planning, Performance and Contracts (DPPC), and other senior managers in the delivery of robust Contract Management, to oversee delivery of the Trust contractual requirements and mitigation of complex contractual risks via innovative, pro-active advice and support to the organisation on all aspects of contract management relating to the Healthcare Contracts in their portfolio.


The post holder will also act as the Trust’s lead Negotiator for key peer to peer (P2P) contracts, setting the strategy for P2P contracting and managing very complex, high value, negotiations managing both time constraints and senior manager level negotiations to protect the Trust from strategic risk regarding its Provider to Provider (as opposed to ICB) Contract portfolio.


This role provides direct support to the HCI in the delivery of contract management, deputising in their absence where required and when requested for the DPPC.

Act as a senior member of the Finance leadership team, working collaboratively with Divisional Finance Leads, Directors and external senior stakeholders to deliver contracting strategy and organisational objectives.

Lead negotiation and ongoing management of a portfolio of ICB and NHSE healthcare contracts, supporting Heads of Contracting and Income (HCI) with complex, time‑critical negotiations to protect Trust finances.

Provide effective leadership and operational management of contracting staff, aligning resources to priorities and ensuring delivery of ICS and Trust contract plans, including analysis and presentation of EACVs and IAPs.

Proactively manage commissioner financial, quality and prior‑approval challenges, minimising risk and leading service or pathway changes where required.

Ensure delivery of all contract activity and income targets, maximise income recovery, and act as a senior point of contact for provider‑to‑provider contracts.

Ensure robust application of NHS financial rules and guidance, briefing senior clinical and executive leaders, supporting ICS discussions, and overseeing monitoring and achievement of contractual quality KPIs.

Visa Sponsorship:
This position isnot eligiblefor Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold theright to work in the UKfor the full duration of the contract.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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CRITERIA RELEVANT TO THE ROLEESSENTIALDESIRABLEQUALIFICATION
S/KNOWLEDGE
• Post graduate qualification in Contracts/Law/Commercial/ Procurement or equivalent experience
• Relevant experience working within Healthcare Contracting
• Proficient in IT
• Project Management Qualifications
• Masters
• CCAB qualifiedSPECIFIC
COMPETENCIES FOR ROLE
e.g.,
communication,
problem solving,
leadership• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to communicate outputs
effectively and appropriately
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to effectively prioritise and manage a challenging and diverse
workload
• Ability to build strong working relationships with a wide variety of personnel
• Experience in communicating effectively with staff, both verbally and in writing PROFESSIONAL
/
SPECIALIST/
FUNCTIONAL
EXPERIENCE• Significant staff management experience
• Track record of efficiency delivery • Detailed understanding of NHS Contracting, Planning and payment principlesFUNCTIONAL
EXPERIENCE • NHS Provider to Provider Contracting and commissioning experience• Significant NHS accounting experiencePERSONAL QUALITIES
(Disposition, interests)• Works collaboratively with a democratic and inclusive management style
• Innovative and ‘Can do’ approach
• Resilient and demonstrates sustained high impact and personal credibility
• High degree of self-awareness and personal integrity
• Well motivated
• Articulate
• Good motivator
• Team worker
• Leader
• Decisive
• Good listener

This advert closes on Thursday 14 May 2026