NHS Interim Senior Procurement & Commercial Consultant
Posted 1 day ago by Practicus
£475 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Interim Senior Procurement & Commercial Consultant involves providing expert commercial advice and hands-on delivery in NHS commissioning to support a program aimed at reducing unemployment through health-focused interventions. The consultant will work closely with stakeholders to shape and implement new service interventions efficiently. This part-time, hybrid position is expected to run until December, with potential extensions. The ideal candidate should possess significant experience in NHS procurement and commissioning frameworks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading or advising on procurements, including tenders and contract variations
- Supporting decisions around commissioning and contract strategy
- Interpreting and varying contracts to meet new service needs
- Ensuring all commercial activity is fully compliant with NHS policies and regulations
- Advising colleagues and clients on best practice, and working collaboratively across teams
Key Skills:
- In-depth knowledge of NHS commissioning (ICB/CCG level)
- Experience working within ICB SFIs and NHS procurement frameworks
- A hands-on approach with the ability to manage fast-paced, flexible commercial projects
- A depth of Procurement and Contracts experience in commissioning settings
- Confidence in stakeholder engagement and influencing
Salary (Rate): £475/day
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Interim Senior Procurement & Commercial Consultant - NHS North West | £475/day | Outside IR35 | Hybrid | Part-Time (3–4 days/week)
Are you a commercially astute procurement expert with a background in NHS commissioning? We’re looking for an experienced interim consultant to support an innovative programme aimed at tackling unemployment and economic inactivity through health-focused interventions. This initiative needs someone who can hit the ground running, offering expert commercial advice and hands-on delivery around service commissioning and procurement. You’ll be working closely with key stakeholders to help shape, source, and stand up new interventions at pace.
What you'll be doing:
- Leading or advising on procurements, including tenders and contract variations
- Supporting decisions around commissioning and contract strategy
- Interpreting and varying contracts to meet new service needs
- Ensuring all commercial activity is fully compliant with NHS policies and regulations
- Advising colleagues and clients on best practice, and working collaboratively across teams
What you’ll bring:
- In-depth knowledge of NHS commissioning (ICB/CCG level)
- Experience working within ICB SFIs and NHS procurement frameworks
- A hands-on approach with the ability to manage fast-paced, flexible commercial projects
- A depth of Procurement and Contracts experience in commissioning settings
- Confidence in stakeholder engagement and influencing
This part-time, hybrid role runs until the end of December with the potential to extend through to March 2026.
WHY WORK WITH PRACTICUS? We’ve been supporting the NHS with the provision of senior interims since 2004. We care about what we do as much as you care about what you do. If you feel you could help my client and the many people whose lives would be improved and enriched by the successful delivery of this portfolio, then I’d absolutely love to hear from you. Apply now to learn more and express your interest.