Senior Contract Manager

Join

NHS West Yorkshire ICB as a Senior Contract Manager and play a pivotal role in

shaping highquality, valueformoney services for our population. Sitting

within the Contracting & Procurement Team in the Finance & Resources

Directorate, you will lead the commissioning, negotiation and performance

management of a diverse portfolio of NHS and nonNHS providers.

Based

at Scorex House in Bradford, this role is ideal for an experienced contract

professional who thrives in a fastpaced, multidisciplinary environment. You

will analyse complex data, resolve daytoday contractual issues, drive service

improvement, and ensure providers deliver against financial, activity and

quality requirements.

We

are looking for someone with strong NHS contracting expertise, excellent

negotiation and relationshipbuilding skills, and the confidence to influence

senior stakeholders. You will be a resilient leader, able to manage competing

priorities, support colleagues, and uphold our values of collaboration,

integrity and reducing health inequalities.

If

you want to make a real impact across West Yorkshires health and care system,

and enjoy working with autonomy, complexity and purpose, wed love to hear from

you.Expected Shortlisting Date 22.10.2026Planned Interview Date 12.11.2026

Main duties of the job

As

Senior Contract Manager, you will lead the delivery of a varied and high value

contract portfolio, with a strong focus on community based services across West

Yorkshire. Working within the Contracting and Procurement Team, you will

collaborate closely with commissioners, finance, performance, quality, business

intelligence, commissioning leads, community providers, GP federations, local

authorities and other ICBs to ensure services deliver quality, robust, high quality

outcomes and represent value for money.

You

will act as the strategic contract lead for key community providers, overseeing

performance frameworks, negotiating contractual changes, resolving issues, and

ensuring services meet agreed activity, quality and financial expectations.

This includes analysing complex data, identifying risks, managing variation,

and ensuring providers implement corrective actions where required.

Your

workflow will include leading provider performance meetings, preparing reports

for senior leadership, supporting procurement and markettesting exercises, and

ensuring robust governance across all community and noncommunity contracts.

You will manage competing priorities, deliver timely outputs, and maintain high

standards of accuracy in a fastpaced environment.

As

part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide expert contractual insight,

support colleagues, and contribute to the development and transformation of

community services across the ICB.

About us

NHS

West Yorkshire ICB is responsible for improving population health and reducing

inequalities to meet the diverse health needs of its population and is part of

the West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership which includes organisations,

local councils, health and care providers and voluntary, community and social

enterprise organisations.

We

are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values

diversity; we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values

and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives

and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that

delivers patient outcomes.

We

are committed to creating the best place to work, where your contribution is

valued, your wellbeing is supported, and all our colleagues can reach their

full potential.

We welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the

community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their protected

characteristics.

We

operate a Carer friendly working environment that is supportive and inclusive.

We actively encourage Carers to self-identify themselves and are offered a

working Carer passport.

As

a Mindful Employer we are positive and enabling towards all employees and job

applicants with a mental health condition.

We

applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please inform us

of any adjustments you require.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,

Flexible working

Reference number

D9475-ICB-673

Job locations

NHS West Yorkshire ICB

Scorex House West

1 Bolton Road

BRADFORD

West Yorkshire

BD1 4AS

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

As

a Senior Contract Manager within the Contracting & Procurement Team, you

will operate as a senior specialist responsible for leading complex contract

portfolios across community and noncommunity services. You will work within

the Finance and Resources Directorate, collaborating with finance, business

intelligence, commissioning leads, local authorities, GP federations, voluntary

sector partners and NHS England colleagues to ensure high quality, value for money

services for West Yorkshire.

The

role requires advanced contracting expertise, including specialist knowledge of

NHS contracting processes, National Tariff Payment Systems contract validation,

performance frameworks and service review methodologies. Candidates should hold

Foundation Accredited Contract Manager status through the Government Commercial

Function, and bring strong analytical capability, negotiation skills and

experience operating at a senior level within a contracting or commissioning

environment.

You

will contribute to procurement activity, supporting tender development,

evaluation and clarification processes, and ensuring robust governance

throughout. The role involves managing complex provider discussions, resolving

contentious issues, and exercising sound judgement where solutions are not

immediately clear.

You

will also provide leadership within the contracting team, supporting staff

development and maintaining high professional standards. The role requires

resilience, emotional intelligence, and the ability to manage periods of

sustained concentration, complex analysis and occasional exposure to

challenging stakeholder situations. You will be part of regional and cross ICB

workflows, contributing to transformation programmes and Integrated

Neighbourhood Health initiatives.

Job responsibilities

As

a Senior Contract Manager within the Contracting & Procurement Team, you

will operate as a senior specialist responsible for leading complex contract

portfolios across community and noncommunity services. You will work within

the Finance and Resources Directorate, collaborating with finance, business

intelligence, commissioning leads, local authorities, GP federations, voluntary

sector partners and NHS England colleagues to ensure high quality, value for money

services for West Yorkshire.

The

role requires advanced contracting expertise, including specialist knowledge of

NHS contracting processes, National Tariff Payment Systems contract validation,

performance frameworks and service review methodologies. Candidates should hold

Foundation Accredited Contract Manager status through the Government Commercial

Function, and bring strong analytical capability, negotiation skills and

experience operating at a senior level within a contracting or commissioning

environment.

You

will contribute to procurement activity, supporting tender development,

evaluation and clarification processes, and ensuring robust governance

throughout. The role involves managing complex provider discussions, resolving

contentious issues, and exercising sound judgement where solutions are not

immediately clear.

You

will also provide leadership within the contracting team, supporting staff

development and maintaining high professional standards. The role requires

resilience, emotional intelligence, and the ability to manage periods of

sustained concentration, complex analysis and occasional exposure to

challenging stakeholder situations. You will be part of regional and cross ICB

workflows, contributing to transformation programmes and Integrated

Neighbourhood Health initiatives.

Person Specification

Skills and Behaviours

Essential

• High level of proficiency in the development of spreadsheets (using excel) to create statistical reports, together with proficiency in the use of word processing, PowerPoint, and e-mail systems.
• Achievement of challenging deadlines whilst maintaining quality and professional standards
• Integrity and ability to engender trust and respect from colleagues at all levels.
• Works effectively with finance, BI, commissioning, local authorities, GP federations, voluntary sector partners and NHSE.

Desirable

• Good understanding of the structure and future for the NHS as expressed in policy documents and supporting strategies

Experience

Essential

• Specialist knowledge of NHS contracting processes e.g., contract validation, National Tariff Payment System (PbR) negotiation, performance requirements, significant relevant experience at a senior level e.g., contract delivery, service review processes, gained within the NHS or commercial healthcare sector
• Able to interpret complex data, identify risks, and make sound judgements where solutions are not immediately clear.
• Procurement Contribution Experience supporting tender development, evaluation, clarifications and governance
• Comprehensive experience of using data and information to understand issues and to formulate recommendations and decisions.
• Demonstrable experience of working in a management role within a contracting function
• Leads community and non community contract portfolios with a focus on neighbourhood level outcomes.

Desirable

• A comprehensive understanding of the key issues and targets for monitoring performance of a commissioning organisation
• Experience of working successfully in a multi-disciplinary team

Qualifications

Essential

• Education to degree level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in contracting and procurement
• Attained Foundation Accredited Contract Manager status (Government Commercial Function)

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Proficient in MS Word and Excel

Person Specification

Skills and Behaviours

Essential

• High level of proficiency in the development of spreadsheets (using excel) to create statistical reports, together with proficiency in the use of word processing, PowerPoint, and e-mail systems.
• Achievement of challenging deadlines whilst maintaining quality and professional standards
• Integrity and ability to engender trust and respect from colleagues at all levels.
• Works effectively with finance, BI, commissioning, local authorities, GP federations, voluntary sector partners and NHSE.

Desirable

• Good understanding of the structure and future for the NHS as expressed in policy documents and supporting strategies

Experience

Essential

• Specialist knowledge of NHS contracting processes e.g., contract validation, National Tariff Payment System (PbR) negotiation, performance requirements, significant relevant experience at a senior level e.g., contract delivery, service review processes, gained within the NHS or commercial healthcare sector
• Able to interpret complex data, identify risks, and make sound judgements where solutions are not immediately clear.
• Procurement Contribution Experience supporting tender development, evaluation, clarifications and governance
• Comprehensive experience of using data and information to understand issues and to formulate recommendations and decisions.
• Demonstrable experience of working in a management role within a contracting function
• Leads community and non community contract portfolios with a focus on neighbourhood level outcomes.

Desirable

• A comprehensive understanding of the key issues and targets for monitoring performance of a commissioning organisation
• Experience of working successfully in a multi-disciplinary team

Qualifications

Essential

• Education to degree level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in contracting and procurement
• Attained Foundation Accredited Contract Manager status (Government Commercial Function)

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Proficient in MS Word and Excel

Employer details

Employer name

NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board

Address

NHS West Yorkshire ICB

Scorex House West

1 Bolton Road

BRADFORD

West Yorkshire

BD1 4AS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.westyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board

Address

NHS West Yorkshire ICB

Scorex House West

1 Bolton Road

BRADFORD

West Yorkshire

BD1 4AS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.westyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

As

a Senior Contract Manager within the Contracting & Procurement Team, you

will operate as a senior specialist responsible for leading complex contract

portfolios across community and noncommunity services. You will work within

the Finance and Resources Directorate, collaborating with finance, business

intelligence, commissioning leads, local authorities, GP federations, voluntary

sector partners and NHS England colleagues to ensure high quality, value for money

services for West Yorkshire.

The

role requires advanced contracting expertise, including specialist knowledge of

NHS contracting processes, National Tariff Payment Systems contract validation,

performance frameworks and service review methodologies. Candidates should hold

Foundation Accredited Contract Manager status through the Government Commercial

Function, and bring strong analytical capability, negotiation skills and

experience operating at a senior level within a contracting or commissioning

environment.

You

will contribute to procurement activity, supporting tender development,

evaluation and clarification processes, and ensuring robust governance

throughout. The role involves managing complex provider discussions, resolving

contentious issues, and exercising sound judgement where solutions are not

immediately clear.

You

will also provide leadership within the contracting team, supporting staff

development and maintaining high professional standards. The role requires

resilience, emotional intelligence, and the ability to manage periods of

sustained concentration, complex analysis and occasional exposure to

challenging stakeholder situations. You will be part of regional and cross ICB

workflows, contributing to transformation programmes and Integrated

Neighbourhood Health initiatives.

Skills and Behaviours

Essential

• High level of proficiency in the development of spreadsheets (using excel) to create statistical reports, together with proficiency in the use of word processing, PowerPoint, and e-mail systems.
• Achievement of challenging deadlines whilst maintaining quality and professional standards
• Integrity and ability to engender trust and respect from colleagues at all levels.
• Works effectively with finance, BI, commissioning, local authorities, GP federations, voluntary sector partners and NHSE.

Desirable

• Good understanding of the structure and future for the NHS as expressed in policy documents and supporting strategies

Experience

Essential

• Specialist knowledge of NHS contracting processes e.g., contract validation, National Tariff Payment System (PbR) negotiation, performance requirements, significant relevant experience at a senior level e.g., contract delivery, service review processes, gained within the NHS or commercial healthcare sector
• Able to interpret complex data, identify risks, and make sound judgements where solutions are not immediately clear.
• Procurement Contribution Experience supporting tender development, evaluation, clarifications and governance
• Comprehensive experience of using data and information to understand issues and to formulate recommendations and decisions.
• Demonstrable experience of working in a management role within a contracting function
• Leads community and non community contract portfolios with a focus on neighbourhood level outcomes.

Desirable

• A comprehensive understanding of the key issues and targets for monitoring performance of a commissioning organisation
• Experience of working successfully in a multi-disciplinary team

Qualifications

Essential

• Education to degree level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in contracting and procurement
• Attained Foundation Accredited Contract Manager status (Government Commercial Function)

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Proficient in MS Word and Excel