Job summary
The National Commissioning Team is looking for two Contract Managers to join the team to support with the operational delivery of NHS Education Contract and other HEE Education Contracts.The post holders will work as part of the national team providing specialist support and advice in relation to Education and Training contracts across HEE. This will involve the understanding and utilisation of the best evidence and intelligence to support education contract management, performance management and validating contract activities.
Main duties of the job
The post holders will offer diverse range of contract management opportunities across HEE Contracting Portfolio and require individuals with strategic and thorough approach, with attention to details as part of the contracts process.
The post holders will:
Be responsible for the day-to-day contract management of existing and newly commissioned education contracts with providers including contact governance, performance reporting and liaison.
Lead across in a matrix manner and be responsible for the day-to-day management of existing education contracts with providers including contact governance, performance reporting and liaison.
Act as subject matter expects across HEE on Contracts.
Prepare, agree, and complete contract schedules where applicable and develop robust systems of contract performance management that enables activity and quality indicators to be defined, measured, and monitored.
Support and deputise for the Senior Education Contract Manager in providing a professional education contract management service to HEE.
About us
Health Education England aims to improve the health of our population, outcomes for patients and peoples experiences of care delivery through our leadership of workforce planning and development locally. We fully support excellence in health and social care through excellence in education and training. We are committed to being an exemplar of inclusive and authentic engagement, enabling innovative and productive partnership working through all our Directorates.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details on this role, please refer to the attached job description. Please ensure that you demonstrate how you meet all of the essentials and desirables of the person specification when completing your supporting statement.
Salary Progression
Applicants will commence at the bottom of Band 8a with a full-time starting salary of £47,126, with a pay step increase after 5 years service.
For posts based in Inner London, the above salaries will include the additional supplement of 20% of basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £4,608 per annum and a maximum payment of £7,097 per annum. This is offered in accordance with NHS Terms and Conditions and is based on office location.
If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details on this role, please refer to the attached job description. Please ensure that you demonstrate how you meet all of the essentials and desirables of the person specification when completing your supporting statement.
Salary Progression
Applicants will commence at the bottom of Band 8a with a full-time starting salary of £47,126, with a pay step increase after 5 years service.
For posts based in Inner London, the above salaries will include the additional supplement of 20% of basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £4,608 per annum and a maximum payment of £7,097 per annum. This is offered in accordance with NHS Terms and Conditions and is based on office location.
If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a large public sector organisation
- Post graduate qualification
- Relevant professional qualification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Substantial experience of commissioning services, including strong understanding of legislative framework, quality and performance and compliance regimes
- Excellent persuasion and negotiating skills in order to motivate people and partnerships and influence outcomes critical to the organisation
- Skills and experience in building productive stakeholder relationships in a complex environment
- Excellent research, analysis, interpretation and evaluation skills, demonstrating the ability to identify and diagnose complex issues and develop innovative strategic solutions
Autonomy
Essential
- Evidence of using initiative to decide relevant actions and make recommendations to Line Manager, with the aim of improving deliverables
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a large public sector organisation
- Post graduate qualification
- Relevant professional qualification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Substantial experience of commissioning services, including strong understanding of legislative framework, quality and performance and compliance regimes
- Excellent persuasion and negotiating skills in order to motivate people and partnerships and influence outcomes critical to the organisation
- Skills and experience in building productive stakeholder relationships in a complex environment
- Excellent research, analysis, interpretation and evaluation skills, demonstrating the ability to identify and diagnose complex issues and develop innovative strategic solutions
Autonomy
Essential
- Evidence of using initiative to decide relevant actions and make recommendations to Line Manager, with the aim of improving deliverables
Additional information
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).
