Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Vendor Performance Management to join the Digital Team to gain an improved understanding of the current Digital Architecture and associated cost base including fully understanding the contractual landscape and be able to identify and manage Vendor risks. Main duties of the job You will: Support the Head of Vendor Performance Manager in the development and implementation of a Digital Vendor management strategy that delivers against the Trust's strategic priorities and translates Digital and business imperatives into effective Digital strategies. Manage the Non-Pay supplier budget, manage/track the forecasted spend, risks on over-spend and service reduction/service consolidation opportunities as a result of effective contract, SRM, asset and Digital demand management. Establish and/or improving where needed, the internal and external policies, standards, and processes for different types of vendor interaction both pre and post contract award in line with procurement legislation. Manage the communication process with vendors (in collaboration with NCA procurement) pre contract, including what information should be communicated internally and externally, when and by whom, to ensure that appropriate leverage is preserved. Keep abreast of industry trends that have an impact on the Digital vendor strategy, through external advisory services, internal teams such as NCA procurement and good working relationships with existing and emerging strategic vendors used by the Trust. Identify service optimisation opportunities across the Trust and sharing those with the Head of Vendor Performance Management and leading on the delivery of many of those identified initiative. About us The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Date posted 23 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 236-NCA-AC422-24 Job locations Salford Royal Hospital Stott Lane Salford M6 8HD Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant Masters degree level (or equivalent) or ability to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and experience Relevant management qualification (e.g. ILM / Leadership Qualification) or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience Desirable Project Management Qualification (Prince2, SCRUM, etc) Knowledge Essential Business case development and appraisal Contract and Supplier management Risk Management Significant relevant experience within a Digital environment with a high degree of complexity. Experiences of managing a variety of senior stakeholders with conflicting agendas Desirable An understanding and knowledge of the working of the NHS and the challenges it faces Skills Essential Knowledge and experience of applying budgets and benefits tracking and demand management principles to both capital and revenue allocations. Demonstration good communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels in stakeholder organisations Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant Masters degree level (or equivalent) or ability to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and experience Relevant management qualification (e.g. ILM / Leadership Qualification) or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience Desirable Project Management Qualification (Prince2, SCRUM, etc) Knowledge Essential Business case development and appraisal Contract and Supplier management Risk Management Significant relevant experience within a Digital environment with a high degree of complexity. Experiences of managing a variety of senior stakeholders with conflicting agendas Desirable An understanding and knowledge of the working of the NHS and the challenges it faces Skills Essential Knowledge and experience of applying budgets and benefits tracking and demand management principles to both capital and revenue allocations. Demonstration good communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels in stakeholder organisations 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Address Salford Royal Hospital Stott Lane Salford M6 8HD Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)