Contracts Manager - Nhs

A new opportunity is available at 2gether Support Solutions as we look for a knowledgeable and versatile Contracts Business Manager to join our EME (Equipment Management & Engineering) Department at the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford, Kent.

Salary: £40,000 to £46,000 per annum, dependant on experience.

This is a full time permanent position offering hybrid working.

2gether Support Solutions provides facilities, property, procurement and professional services to the East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of the Trust, which is one of the largest in the UK.

The opportunity really does give a chance for the successful candidate to come in and make a difference, you will be developing and managing the strategy for the replacement of medical equipment across our sites. Whilst also working closely with both the Associate Director of EME & Procurement and the Head of EME to seek ways to improve and enhance our processes.

As Contracts Business Manager you will also be responsible for the performance management of external and internal contracts. Ensuring the delivery of an effective and efficient service from a diverse group of contractors for a wide range of complex medical diagnostic and therapeutic equipment.

Working in an ISO accredited environment with a multidisciplinary team of EME Site Managers and Procurement colleagues, ensuring that all contracts have suitable governance and management structures in place including documented SLAs and that performance is in line with defined KPIs. You will also be first line contact for East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust (EKHUFT) clients for all contract performance issues.

Responsible for producing and presenting monthly reports on contract performance, financial management and business plans. Involved with Procurement in the negotiation of service contracts prior to award, ensuring that service user needs are met by the contract.

Performance is measured monthly and demonstrated to our client, the Trust:

• Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
• Repairs
• Projects
• Equipment lifecycle planning.

Responsibilities will also include:

• Budget and cost management planning
• Procurement
• Reporting
• Extensive customer liaison/communication.
• Producing NPAG/benchmarking data for Head of EME

There will be a need to attend other sites from time to time and therefore the ability to drive under a full UK licence is essential.

The successful candidate will be required to work to a high standard of safety and accountability, in line with:

• Departmental quality management system (QMS), ISO9001:15 & ISO13485
• MHRA guidance
• Care Quality Commission regulations
• 2gether policies.

Why work with us?

• Generous annual leave allowance plus the opportunity to buy or sell leave
• Company Pension
• Onsite childcare facilities
• Blink- Staff communications app
• Viv up- Staff discounts & wellbeing platform
• Discounted food in canteen
• Access to the blue light card

We offer discounts and savings that make a difference to you including:

• Discounted travel, accommodation, airport parking, holidays, skiing and travel extras
• Subsidised bus pass
• Health and beauty, gifts, toys, fashion and entertainment
• Training and development opportunities including BICS and functional skills training

Social values are at the core of 2gether Support Solutions. We welcome applications from all backgrounds to encourage a diverse and inclusive workforce.

To find out more about us, please visit our website: https://2gethersupportsolutions.org/about-us/

2gether Support Solutions is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age. 2gether holds the right to withdraw an offer of employment where a candidate is unable to satisfactorily meet the requirements of the pre-employment checks and employment policies.

We also reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

If you are successful in securing a role with us you will undergo pre-employment checks including gaining proof of right to work and DBS ID (if applicable). Details of these checks and which documents you will need can be found here: https://2gethersupportsolutions.org/pre-employment-checks/

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £40,000.00-£46,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application question(s):

• Please confirm. We require you to have a valid proof of right to work in the UK, do you? As we unfortunately do not provide sponsorship for this position.

Experience:

• Contract management: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ashford