NHS Contracts Manager

Scrivens Ltd

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Job summary

An opportunity has risen for a proactive Contract Manager to join our Contracting team in Birmingham, working across a portfolio of adult hearing service and optical contracts. The successful applicant will be working closely with, and reporting to, the Legal Director.

The work will range from tendering through to mobilisation and contract management and the successful candidate will be adaptable with a track record of delivering work within scope, time and quality. They will be an excellent communicator both verbally and in writing and comfortable using a broad range of information sources to inform decision-making and describe complex problems in straightforward ways to staff at all levels of seniority as well as external stakeholders, such as CCGs and CSUs, Trusts and GPs.

We are keen to hear from high calibre team candidates who are capable of flexibly managing a portfolio of contracts based on need. The details of the role are within the Job Description. Please ensure to evidence in your application how you match the requirements. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mark Georgevic (mag@scrivens.com).

Main duties of the job

· Producing written collateral relating to tender responses and executive board documentation to an exceptional standard

· Rapidly understanding a brief and translating it into a compelling and clear narrative

· Project/time management and work/deadline prioritisation

· Manage and switch between a number of ongoing projects

· Produce bid content based on input from subject matter experts

· Manage the administration of the bid function, including the logging and appropriate communication of all inbound opportunities

· Liaise as necessary with all departments to ensure effective implementation and mobilisation of all contracts

· Provide regular performance updates and reviews on the progress of all contract matters as required

· Co-ordination of quality accreditation

About us

Scrivens Ltd is proud to be a family owned company which started trading in 1938. We have around 170 branches throughout England; we offer hearing clinics in both these and over 150 Medical Centres. We offer the NHS Hearing Service in over 80 CCG areas.

As we continue to grow, we have made sure that our core focus has remained the same 'Providing our customers with excellent service and clinical excellence'. This is an environment where you have accountability for your career and are able to make a real contribution to the organisation and to our patients.

Being part of the Scrivens family, you will also receive a Company Pension and be part of a Discount Scheme for any glasses or hearing devices you may need.

Date posted

09 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0289-24-0033

Job locations

Scrivens House, 60 Islington Row

Middleway, Edgbaston

Birmingham

B15 1PH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Scrivens currently has a rare opportunity for an NHS Contracts Manager / Bids Writer to work as part of the NHS Hearing Team based at Scrivens House in Birmingham. The successful applicant will be able to confidently liaise with other members of the NHS team and various departments within the Scrivens organisation to identify opportunities and write bids for NHS hearing tenders. The role also involves engagement with ICBs and NHS Trusts via market engagement and other events during a tender process. The NHS Contracts Manager would also be actively involved in ongoing contract management via regular meetings with the various contract stakeholders.

Useful Experience:

Knowledge of NHS contracting models

Experience writing NHS and / or commercial bids

Delivering NHS contracts through bid processes such as AQP

Working Hours 9.00am 5.30pm Monday to Friday.

Office based role at Scrivens House in Edgbaston (next to Five Ways Railway Station).

Competitive salary based on experience in a similar role.

Apply with an up to date cv and covering letter.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Scrivens currently has a rare opportunity for an NHS Contracts Manager / Bids Writer to work as part of the NHS Hearing Team based at Scrivens House in Birmingham. The successful applicant will be able to confidently liaise with other members of the NHS team and various departments within the Scrivens organisation to identify opportunities and write bids for NHS hearing tenders. The role also involves engagement with ICBs and NHS Trusts via market engagement and other events during a tender process. The NHS Contracts Manager would also be actively involved in ongoing contract management via regular meetings with the various contract stakeholders.

Useful Experience:

Knowledge of NHS contracting models

Experience writing NHS and / or commercial bids

Delivering NHS contracts through bid processes such as AQP

Working Hours 9.00am 5.30pm Monday to Friday.

Office based role at Scrivens House in Edgbaston (next to Five Ways Railway Station).

Competitive salary based on experience in a similar role.

Apply with an up to date cv and covering letter.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of contract management in a commissioning environment is desirable whilst adaptability to work efficiently within a changing environment is essential. The ability to work collaboratively and build strong working relationships are also key requirements of this role.
  • You will also need to be able to demonstrate working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel. Practical experience in a Procurement/Contracting environment would be of benefit, however drive, passion and a desire for excellence are essential.
  • We are looking for demonstrable strength of structured document writing skills, allied to the ability to pivot to respond to reactive requests for creative, compelling content in the forms of bids and tenders. Using a blend of analytical thinking and factual presentation, you will be skilled at writing clear and accurate information (typically in the form of bids/proposals) for Healthcare bodies.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of contract management in a commissioning environment is desirable whilst adaptability to work efficiently within a changing environment is essential. The ability to work collaboratively and build strong working relationships are also key requirements of this role.
  • You will also need to be able to demonstrate working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel. Practical experience in a Procurement/Contracting environment would be of benefit, however drive, passion and a desire for excellence are essential.
  • We are looking for demonstrable strength of structured document writing skills, allied to the ability to pivot to respond to reactive requests for creative, compelling content in the forms of bids and tenders. Using a blend of analytical thinking and factual presentation, you will be skilled at writing clear and accurate information (typically in the form of bids/proposals) for Healthcare bodies.

Employer details

Employer name

Scrivens Ltd

Address

Scrivens House, 60 Islington Row

Middleway, Edgbaston

Birmingham

B15 1PH


Employer's website

https://scrivens.com/opticians/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Scrivens Ltd

Address

Scrivens House, 60 Islington Row

Middleway, Edgbaston

Birmingham

B15 1PH


Employer's website

https://scrivens.com/opticians/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Marianne Lennon

recruitment@scrivens.com

Date posted

09 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0289-24-0033

Job locations

Scrivens House, 60 Islington Row

Middleway, Edgbaston

Birmingham

B15 1PH


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