Job summary The role will be responsible for the contract management of a portfolio of contracts and ensure that the contracts are managed effectively and efficiently. The post will manage the Contract Leads as well as deputise for the Assistant Director of Contracts. The post will also manage the Directory of Services (DoS) team. The post holder will also be expected to demonstrate effective leadership, strong provider / supplier contract management skills, contract technical expertise, commercialcontract awareness and good financial acumen. Main duties of the job With an emphasis on multi-disciplinary team working and collective responsibility, they will matrix work with teams across the ICB to achieve / deliver the following: o Implementation of the ICBs strategic commissioning intentions and strategy through the development of related contracts, leading all processes where the ICB is host commissioner. o Financial sustainability - Delivery of contracts in line with agreed plans and budgets; supporting all areas of commissioning from the planning and negotiation of contracts to the performance management of providers against targets, leading all processes where the ICB is hostcommissioner. o Development of strong links with associate commissioners for hosted contracts to ensure they are fully integrated with all contractual arrangements and related processes. o Proactive identification and understanding of any reasons for in year variances to contract schedules; timely communication with relevant colleagues, taking forward actions with providers to resolve issues. o Lead on contracting policy and guidance, including assessments of and advice regarding the implications for the ICB and support in taking forward with team. o Lead contractual support and advice for service re-designs and procurements particularly in the development transformation schemes and business cases. About us NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB) is the local NHS organisation that plans and oversees how NHS money is spent and makes sure health services work well and are of high quality. The ICB's role is to join up health and care services, improve health and wellbeing and reduce health inequalities for the 1.5 million people who live in Hertfordshire and West Essex. It's an exciting time for us and we're looking for people who enjoy working in a fast-paced, vibrant environment that can help us achieve our aim. So if you share our passion for people and want to make a positive change to their health and health services then we want to hear from you. Date posted 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £64,337 to £74,415 a year per annum (including Fringe HCAS) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 468-HWE437 Job locations Charter House Parkway Welwyn Garden City AL8 6JL Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this role please see the job description and person specification attached. Interviews are to be held in person on 11th February/12th February. The ICB reserves the right to close the role early should a sufficient number of applications be received. Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this role please see the job description and person specification attached. Interviews are to be held in person on 11th February/12th February. The ICB reserves the right to close the role early should a sufficient number of applications be received. Person Specification Knowledge, Training and Experience Essential Educated to Masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area. Extensive knowledge of contracting, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to master's level equivalent Desirable Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development Member of relevant professional body Knowledge of the Directory of Services Analytical Essential Ability to prepare, analyse and interpret complex data using appropriate IT systems and software Physical skills Essential Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills. Knowledge, Training and Experience Essential Extensive knowledge of the NHS Standard Contract and policies that that underpin these Ability to interpret and apply the legal, mandatory and commercial terms for contracts Significant experience provider / supplier relationship management Extensive knowledge of drafting contracts, tender exercises and managing contracts post award. Technical contracting and procurement skills and evidence of commercial aptitude Robust negotiation and contract development and finalisation skills Desirable Experience of service or pathway redesign and of implementing change including policies and procedures, to meet objectives and improve services Communication skills Essential Excellent written, verbal, presentation skills and able to deliver complex concepts to a range of stakeholders both internal and external and at all levels of the organisation. Analytical Desirable Understanding of key activity and finance concepts and models in healthcare contracting Planning skills Essential Experience of the NHS annual planning round and the annual contract planning round at a system level. Management skills Essential Team / staff development and management skills Autonomy Essential Ability to work and make decisions autonomously and without supervision providing specialist advice to the organisation, working to tight and often changing timescales Ability to work without supervision, providing specialist advice to the organisation, working to tight and often changing timescales Finance and Physical Resources Essential Financial / budget management and analytical skills Experience of being responsible for a budget, being involved in budget setting and knowledge of financial processes Person Specification Knowledge, Training and Experience Essential Educated to Masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area. Extensive knowledge of contracting, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to master's level equivalent Desirable Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development Member of relevant professional body Knowledge of the Directory of Services Analytical Essential Ability to prepare, analyse and interpret complex data using appropriate IT systems and software Physical skills Essential Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills. Knowledge, Training and Experience Essential Extensive knowledge of the NHS Standard Contract and policies that that underpin these Ability to interpret and apply the legal, mandatory and commercial terms for contracts Significant experience provider / supplier relationship management Extensive knowledge of drafting contracts, tender exercises and managing contracts post award. Technical contracting and procurement skills and evidence of commercial aptitude Robust negotiation and contract development and finalisation skills Desirable Experience of service or pathway redesign and of implementing change including policies and procedures, to meet objectives and improve services Communication skills Essential Excellent written, verbal, presentation skills and able to deliver complex concepts to a range of stakeholders both internal and external and at all levels of the organisation. Analytical Desirable Understanding of key activity and finance concepts and models in healthcare contracting Planning skills Essential Experience of the NHS annual planning round and the annual contract planning round at a system level. Management skills Essential Team / staff development and management skills Autonomy Essential Ability to work and make decisions autonomously and without supervision providing specialist advice to the organisation, working to tight and often changing timescales Ability to work without supervision, providing specialist advice to the organisation, working to tight and often changing timescales Finance and Physical Resources Essential Financial / budget management and analytical skills Experience of being responsible for a budget, being involved in budget setting and knowledge of financial processes Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board (468) Address Charter House Parkway Welwyn Garden City AL8 6JL Employer's website https://hertsandwestessex.icb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)