Contracts Manager – central government & NHS
Posted 1 day ago by Totaljobs
£500 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
City of London (EC1)
Summary: The Contracts Manager role involves overseeing large, complex contracts within the NHS and central government sectors in a dynamic, collaborative environment. The position requires strong contract management skills and the ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders and third-party suppliers. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance, performance, and commercial value while producing necessary documentation and reports. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement with limited home-working options available.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a major, multi-stakeholder public sector contract end-to-end
- Ensure compliance, performance, and commercial value
- Produce scope of works across different functions
- Lead on contract changes, negotiations, and commercial activity
- Work closely with internal teams to resolve issues and manage risk
- Produce clear reporting and documentation in a fast-moving environment
- Support wider team activity when required in a flat, collaborative culture
Key Skills:
- Strong background in public-sector contract management, including central government and NHS
- Confident self-starter able to operate independently
- Comfortable handling both strategic and hands-on tasks
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Commercial and procurement awareness
- Thrives in a fast-paced, modern, non-hierarchical environment
Salary (Rate): £500 per day
City: City of London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Contracts Manager – central government & NHS
Central London | £500 per day | Outside IR35 | hybrid
A leading global, fast-paced supplier organisation in central London is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to take ownership of large, complex NHS and central government contracts covering a number of different public sector organisation with multiple third-party suppliers. This role sits in a bright, energetic, high-performing team where capability matters more than hierarchy, and everyone contributes at every level.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a major, multi-stakeholder public sector contract end-to-end
- Ensure compliance, performance, and commercial value
- Produce scope of works across different functions
- Lead on contract changes, negotiations, and commercial activity
- Work closely with internal teams to resolve issues and manage risk
- Produce clear reporting and documentation in a fast-moving environment
- Support wider team activity when required in a flat, collaborative culture
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Strong background in public-sector contract management, including central government and NHS
- Confident self-starter able to operate independently
- Comfortable handling both strategic and hands-on tasks
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Commercial and procurement awareness
- Thrives in a fast-paced, modern, non-hierarchical environment
Additional Info:
Based in central London office; limited home-working (1–2 days/week) possible for the right candidate
Due to the large number of applications being received, it may not be possible to respond to every applicant.