Job Title: Contracts ManagerLocation: Fulwood, Preston.Contract Type: PermanentHours: 37.5 hours weekWe are always looking for great talent to join our team and help achieve our ambitious goals and growth.
We care about our people, and we care about the future of community health and how CHEC can play an innovative part in making this great, with your help.If you are care focused and looking to join an organisation that is thriving on success, then CHEC is your employer of choice!
We have an exciting opportunities for new Contracts Managers to join us as we continue to expand throughout the UK.About the RoleWe are seeking dynamic Contracts Managers, with experience in NHS contracts to join our growing Commercial team.
We are open to applications from managers or experienced officers who are looking for their next role. The Contracts Managers will lead on the continued development of new and existing contracts, which continues to grow at pace.We are looking for someone who can:Develop relationships with key commissioning and contracting colleagues including ICBs, ICS', Trusts and other appropriate stakeholder groups.Support the approval of new sites and associated accreditation processManage arising commissioner or contracting issues and work with internal and external colleagues to seek resolution.Understand contractual KPI reports and analyse their results to ensure operational performance is consistent; manage any areas that require improvement.Attend contract review and negotiation meetings.Apply structured contract monitoring tools which encourage a proactive approach.Ensure all contract activity is assessed for commercial viability in conjunction with wider CHEC colleagues.Manage existing, in-year and new contract documentation or variations ensuring accuracy and acceptability to CHEC.Referral Monitoring – work closely with the Referrals and Booking Centre Manager and Client Relationship Team to monitor incoming referrals.Identify and investigate key areas of over or underperformance and liaise with the relevant personnel to resolveWhat you'll bring to the role:Experience working with NHS contracts, either within the NHS, Dental, Pharmacy or other independent provider. Understanding of evolving NHS and commissioning landscapes.Negotiation skills Highly organised and ability to work on multiple priorities Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment Ability to review, understand and analyse data to implement operational improvements where requiredWhy work for us?25 days holidays plus bank holidaysBuy and sell annual leave schemeMediCashRefer a friend schemeCompany pensionCompany sick pay schemeLife assurance schemeBluelight Card- 100's of discount and cashback optionsPerformance review with a training and development planEmployee discounts portalGym membership discountsCycle to work schemeTech scheme