Band 6 Contracts Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
This is a great opportunity for a dynamic graduate to develop their NHS career. The Post holder will be a key member of the contracts team reporting to the Head of Contracting on a day-to-day basis, supporting the delivery of the overall aims and objectives of the Contract's department by undertaking a range of functions, which may include:
- Delegated responsibility for a portfolio of legally binding healthcare and other external stakeholder contracts and Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
- Directly involved in the negotiation, agreement, monitoring and management of Contracts and SLAs with Commissioners and Providers.
- Deal with all issues relating to the delivery, monitoring, review and management of all such Contracts.
- Support the Contracts team in providing data processing, systems development and analysis of complex and sensitive information and will be expected to report and liaise with Commissioners and Providers, GPs and internal Trust Managers and Clinical staff.
- Delegated responsibility for a portfolio of work stream activities and projects or assisting senior staff:
- Procurement Projects
- Service Redesign
- Contract Monitoring and statutory reporting
- CQUIN
- Prior Approval & Individual Funding Requests
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Healthcare Services & Hospitals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Band 6 Contracts Manager roles across University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Healthcare Services & Hospitals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £33,706 - £40,588 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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