Business Co-ordinator - Contracts

Job summary

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:

• Cornwall Foundation Trust
• Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
• Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

We are the main provider of mental health, learning disability and children's health service in Cornwall. As a Foundation Trust we are constantly striving to improve the quality of our service and deliver our contracts in the most efficient and effective way.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to work within our contracting team. This post will provide efficient professional business coordination support to the Contracts team. The post requires good organisational and project management skills, whilst maintaining high professional standards and ensuring a positive image at all times. The post will provide structure to the operations of the team, will support some defined areas of work, and will require the postholder to work independently and manage their own workload.

Main duties of the job

Provide administrative and coordination support to the Contracts Team, including managing correspondence, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with workload planning.

Support contract management and communication, acting as the first point of contact for information requests, liaising with internal departments, and attending contract review meetings with commissioners.

Assist in tendering and bid preparation, including reviewing opportunities, supporting bid writing, coordinating submissions, and ensuring deadlines are met.

Develop and maintain information and reporting systems, producing reports, managing version control for contracts, and supporting data provision for commissioners and senior staff.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.