Job summary
We are in the process of establishing long-term capability to deliver the New Hospital Programme - the 3rd largest programme on the Government's Major Projects Portfolio enabling the delivery of NHS's Health Infrastructure Plan.
We are recruiting five Contract Management Senior Managers.
The Contract Management Senior Manager will play a key leadership role in managing contract negotiations and post-contract commercial management within the NHP capital works programme. This could include areas like professional services, a scheme of hospitals, and/or a high-value scheme.
They will deliver the provision of a robust, efficient and effective contract management service capable of meeting all statutory, regulatory and NHSE requirements ensuring alignment with the key priority activities of the programme.
Main duties of the job
The Contract Management Senior Manager role will involve working closely with business stakeholders to create and execute short and long-term strategies, for the relevant works programmes, which will best position NHP to maximise value, minimise risk and deliver the agreed benefits of the programme through cost saving or improved operations.
The role will focus on supporting the delivery of continuous improvement through measurable efficiencies (cost and operational delivery) and providing valuable market insights.
The role will adapt over time in response to the changing needs of the programme and may involve line management, coaching and development of direct reports, to deliver robust contract management which ensures delivery at the optimum cost, maximising value.
About us
The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
- Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
- Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
- Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
- Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
- Delivering value for money.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist areas.
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Evidence of a minimum of 10 years' experience in commercial management, ideally within a complex construction or infrastructure environment
- Extensive experience in a variety of Procurement and Contracting models and specifically in Construction and Professional Services NEC based contracting environments, using a range of reimbursement models
- Demonstrable experience of working in a large infrastructure programme with complex governance structures, interfacing with project managers, planners, risk managers and project controls teams
- Experience of working in an integrated project team involving supplier partnering organisations
Skills Capabilities & Attributes
Essential
- Provide and receive complex, sensitive and contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to relevant stakeholders
- Be able to persuade senior managers of the respective merits of different options, innovation and new market opportunities
- Negotiate on difficult and very complex and detailed issues
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist areas.
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Evidence of a minimum of 10 years' experience in commercial management, ideally within a complex construction or infrastructure environment
- Extensive experience in a variety of Procurement and Contracting models and specifically in Construction and Professional Services NEC based contracting environments, using a range of reimbursement models
- Demonstrable experience of working in a large infrastructure programme with complex governance structures, interfacing with project managers, planners, risk managers and project controls teams
- Experience of working in an integrated project team involving supplier partnering organisations
Skills Capabilities & Attributes
Essential
- Provide and receive complex, sensitive and contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to relevant stakeholders
- Be able to persuade senior managers of the respective merits of different options, innovation and new market opportunities
- Negotiate on difficult and very complex and detailed issues
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
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).
