Job summary
The Commercial Development Directorate (CDD) is responsible for Contract Management, Procurement, Business Development and Tendering across an Outstanding Rated Mental Health and Community NHS Foundation Trust. Due to one of our valued team members moving on to pastures new after a number of years with us we have an exciting opportunity within the Contract Team. Working in an innovative Trust, you will be responsible for robust contracting and compliance management processes across a portfolio of contracts.
Main duties of the job
The CDD has expanded to address the demands of the changing healthcare market. This includes responding to the NHS Long Term Plan, Mental Health Five Year Forward View and other commissioning opportunities, addressing the changing commissioning & delivery landscape and leading on new business opportunities.
This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join the team, working in an innovative Trust and contributing towards the Trust modernisation in an advanced integrated healthcare system. Reporting to the Trust Contract Manager the candidate will provide a range of support to the Contracts Team in delivering a high quality service in the commissioning, contracting and performance management of service contracts.
We are looking for a resourceful, organised and adaptable individual with highly developed written and verbal communication skills. This is an excellent opportunity to support senior colleagues across the Trust at a strategic level to meet the Trust objectives in delivering value for money and improving the quality of our services.
This is a varied role in which you will have a range of learning opportunities to build and develop experience and skills including procurement, contract compliance, project management and business development.
About us
The Trust has an outstanding CQC rating and is a key partner in the nationally recognised pilot for integrated healthcare in Bedfordshire and Luton as well as a delivery partner in the Tower Hamlets, Newham and Hackney delivery systems. As part one of the largest Mental Health and Community Trusts the role will afford the candidate to experience and advance their career in the sector.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The candidate will have a contracts support background and will have expertise in contract negotiation, drafting contracts and variations and contract performance management. The role will require working closely with clinical and operational leads across the Trust as well to develop formal contract agreements and so the candidate will need excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills and be able to quickly understand complex issues. To succeed the role requires a self-motivated pro-active individual with strong time management and organisational skills and a proven track record of delivery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The candidate will have a contracts support background and will have expertise in contract negotiation, drafting contracts and variations and contract performance management. The role will require working closely with clinical and operational leads across the Trust as well to develop formal contract agreements and so the candidate will need excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills and be able to quickly understand complex issues. To succeed the role requires a self-motivated pro-active individual with strong time management and organisational skills and a proven track record of delivery.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Graduate or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant subject, such as business, finance, law
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a procurement / Contracts team.
- Excellent Relationship Management
- Experience of EU Procurement Legislation
- Experience of managing a large portfolio of contracts
Skills/Ability/ Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of Corporate Law
- Good interpersonal skills
- Well developed IT skills
- Effective influencing and negotiating skills
- Ability to plan and prioritise workload
- Ability to co-ordinate work
- Good communication skills - in an often chaotic and unpredictable environment (verbal, written, IT)
- Project Management skills
Desirable
- Project Management Training (e.g.) PRINCE2
- Formal contract and procurement training (e.g. CIPS)
Qualities/ Attributes
Essential
- Professional manner
- Team Player
- Excellent attention to detail
- Enthusiastic and positive attitude
- Good Customer Service and influencing skills
Other Requirements
Essential
- Commitment to develop self
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Graduate or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant subject, such as business, finance, law
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a procurement / Contracts team.
- Excellent Relationship Management
- Experience of EU Procurement Legislation
- Experience of managing a large portfolio of contracts
Skills/Ability/ Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of Corporate Law
- Good interpersonal skills
- Well developed IT skills
- Effective influencing and negotiating skills
- Ability to plan and prioritise workload
- Ability to co-ordinate work
- Good communication skills - in an often chaotic and unpredictable environment (verbal, written, IT)
- Project Management skills
Desirable
- Project Management Training (e.g.) PRINCE2
- Formal contract and procurement training (e.g. CIPS)
Qualities/ Attributes
Essential
- Professional manner
- Team Player
- Excellent attention to detail
- Enthusiastic and positive attitude
- Good Customer Service and influencing skills
Other Requirements
Essential
- Commitment to develop self
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
