Senior Commissioning and Contracts Manager


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£75,328 to £86,114 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Lewisham, SE6 4RU
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	5 Oct 2026
Closing date:	19 Oct 2026

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Summary

The Senior Commissioning & Contracts Manager will: Provide senior commissioning and contract management leadership across SLP Provider Collaboratives and Complex Care. Lead the development, negotiation, implementation, variation and management of complex contractual arrangements. Ensure contracts, service specifications, quality requirements and KPIs reflect commissioning priorities and agreed outcomes. Lead provider performance management, using quality, safety, activity, finance and outcomes data to provide assurance. Identify contractual and performance risks, ensuring effective escalation, improvement and remedial action. Lead and support commissioning, procurement, service redesign and mobilisation of new services and pathways. Develop commissioning strategies and support implementation of new models of care. Work collaboratively with NHS Trusts, ICBs, local authorities, providers and system partners. Provide reports, advice and assurance to senior programme and governance forums. Promote value for money, quality, equality, patient safety and improved service-user outcomes. Provide leadership and development to the Commissioning & Contracts team. Deputise for the Head of Commissioning & Contracts as required.

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