Are you looking for a role where you can influence decisions and add value to NHS services? Hampshire Hospitals Contract Services (HHCS) currently has an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Contract Manager/Head of Contracts to lead the delivery of the contract management function; this is a high profile, senior management post that is integral to the success of the organisation.
The role requires the active management of a portfolio of contracts critical to the delivery of HHCS and its parent company, Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s (HHFT) strategic objectives. It requires engaging with senior and operational stakeholders across both organisations to ensure contracts can meet needs in a dynamic delivery environment; working with a range of suppliers to ensure value for money and cultivate relationships; and ensuring compliance with best practice, relevant legislation, and standards.
You will work closely with HHCS’s procurement partner and clinical stakeholders, ensuring seamless transition from acquisition to management of services. As the lead for contract management and a senior representative of the company, you will be comfortable interfacing with senior leaders within the wider organisations. As well as being responsible for contracts, you will drive forward standards, efficiencies, and best practice across the function, working with stakeholders to facilitate continuous improvement.
We encourage you to reach out for an informal conversation. Please contact Charlotte Prior, Managing Director, at charlotte.prior@hhft.nhs.uk
Working for for HHFT:
Hampshire Hospitals Contract Services Ltd (HHCS) is a wholly owned subsidiary established to ensure the best value in delivering essential clinical and non-clinical managed services. Our primary focus is Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT).
· Our Mission: HHCS provides a range of services, leveraging in-house expertise to negotiate and manage healthcare facilities, projects, and contracts using industry standards and principles. We work in partnership to ensure due diligence, scrutiny, and value in our contracting processes, contributing to significant cost and time savings.
· Our Commitment: HHCS is dedicated to supporting Hampshire Hospitals by providing managed healthcare facilities on behalf of the Trust.
Our Values:
Accountable: We deliver excellent quality, cost savings, and efficiencies for the people, departments, and divisions we support.
Collaborative: Guided by HHFT’s iCARE values, we place our people, partners, and patients at the heart of everything we do.
· Transparent: We provide professional services in partnership, supported by a Board and subject to the same scrutiny as our parent Trust.
· Trusted: As a wholly owned subsidiary, we are part of Hampshire Hospitals, entirely focused on providing outstanding care for every patient.
This is intended to be a full-time post working 37.5 hours per week, however flexible working and job-shares will be considered. Hybrid Working will be available.
