Contracts Manager, Healthcare

A Strategic Contract Management & Business Development Opportunity

We are delighted to be partnering with a leading healthcare provider to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager.

Remote Working | Occasional Travel Across the Midlands (typically 1-2 days per month)

Permanent | 35 Hours per Week | £47,000 - £57,000 + Excellent Benefits

This is a high-profile opportunity for a commercially astute contract management professional who enjoys operating across contract management, stakeholder engagement, business development, healthcare commissioning and strategic growth.

Working as part of a highly focused and motivated Business Development team, you will take ownership of a portfolio of NHS contracts, ensuring their ongoing performance and optimisation while identifying opportunities to develop, expand and secure new business across your region.

The role offers significant autonomy and influence, with responsibility for managing key commissioner relationships, supporting tender activity, identifying market opportunities and contributing to wider organisational growth plans.

If you have experience navigating the NHS landscape, building strategic partnerships and delivering commercial outcomes, this could be an excellent next step in your career.

The Role

Reporting into senior leadership within the Business Development function, you will be responsible for the effective account management of regional NHS contracts, ensuring the successful delivery and development of existing services while proactively identifying new opportunities for growth.

You will monitor developments across the healthcare sector, maintain strong relationships with commissioners and healthcare stakeholders, and help shape commercial strategies that support sustainable service expansion.

This is a role that combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery and will suit an ambitious professional who enjoys building relationships, influencing stakeholders and driving measurable results.

About You

We're keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:

Previous experience in NHS contract management, healthcare commissioning or a comparable healthcare environment. Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement experience. A proven track record of delivering business growth, service development or contract expansion. Experience managing complex contracts and commercial negotiations. Strong business development skills, including opportunity identification and strategic planning. Confidence presenting to both small and large audiences. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organisational, analytical and project management capability. Good commercial awareness and negotiation skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM/database systems. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel occasionally within the region.Applications are also welcomed from candidates able to demonstrate highly transferable experience from adjacent sectors where relationship management, contract management and commercial growth have been a key focus.

Personal Qualities

The successful candidate will be:

Commercially minded with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities. Confident, resilient and capable of working independently. Relationship-focused with strong influencing skills. Organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities effectively. Customer and stakeholder focused. Solutions-oriented with a positive, "can-do" attitude. Adaptable, professional and comfortable working within a changing healthcare environment. Committed to continuous professional development. Passionate about delivering services that positively impact the communities they support.Benefits

Competitive salary of £47,000-£57,000 Up to 5% employer pension contribution 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off Predominantly remote working Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 GP access Blue Light Card discount scheme Ongoing training and professional development opportunities Clear career progression pathways Long-service recognition awardsInterested?

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a purpose-driven healthcare organisation in a role that combines contract management, commercial strategy, stakeholder engagement and business development.

To find out more or arrange a confidential discussion, please get in touch