Associate Director of Contracts
CV-LibraryLondoncontractPosted: 27 June 2026
Apply NowAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly motivated Associate Director of Contracts to join a large and progressive NHS organisation.
* This is a senior leadership role, responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Trust’s contracting function. You will play a pivotal part in shaping and delivering the organisation’s contracting strategy, ensuring effective negotiation and management of contracts with commissioners and system partners.
* Working closely with executive and operational colleagues, you will support the delivery of high-quality, financially sustainable services aligned to organisational priorities and wider system objectives.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the development and implementation of the organisation’s contracting strategy
* Oversee all contract negotiations and agreements with NHS commissioners and partners
* Ensure effective management of the NHS Standard Contract, including performance, quality, and finance elements
* Provide expert advice on national policy, payment mechanisms, and regulatory requirements
* Drive robust contract monitoring and reporting, supporting operational and financial performance
* Build and maintain strong relationships across the Integrated Care System (ICS)
* Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing contracts team
* Ensure compliance with governance, legal, and regulatory frameworks
About You
We are seeking a senior professional with:
* Significant experience in NHS contracting, commissioning, or commercial leadership roles
* Strong working knowledge of the NHS Standard Contract and payment regimes
* Proven experience of leading complex negotiations within a healthcare setting
* Excellent leadership, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills
* Strong analytical, strategic, and financial management capabilities
* Ability to work effectively across organisational and system boundaries
* Educated to degree level or equivalent experience (postgraduate qualification desirable)
What We Offer
* A key leadership role within a forward-thinking NHS organisation
* Opportunities to influence system-wide change and service transformation
* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
* Access to NHS pension and a comprehensive benefits package
* Ongoing professional development and leadership support
* This is a senior leadership role, responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Trust’s contracting function. You will play a pivotal part in shaping and delivering the organisation’s contracting strategy, ensuring effective negotiation and management of contracts with commissioners and system partners.
* Working closely with executive and operational colleagues, you will support the delivery of high-quality, financially sustainable services aligned to organisational priorities and wider system objectives.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the development and implementation of the organisation’s contracting strategy
* Oversee all contract negotiations and agreements with NHS commissioners and partners
* Ensure effective management of the NHS Standard Contract, including performance, quality, and finance elements
* Provide expert advice on national policy, payment mechanisms, and regulatory requirements
* Drive robust contract monitoring and reporting, supporting operational and financial performance
* Build and maintain strong relationships across the Integrated Care System (ICS)
* Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing contracts team
* Ensure compliance with governance, legal, and regulatory frameworks
About You
We are seeking a senior professional with:
* Significant experience in NHS contracting, commissioning, or commercial leadership roles
* Strong working knowledge of the NHS Standard Contract and payment regimes
* Proven experience of leading complex negotiations within a healthcare setting
* Excellent leadership, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills
* Strong analytical, strategic, and financial management capabilities
* Ability to work effectively across organisational and system boundaries
* Educated to degree level or equivalent experience (postgraduate qualification desirable)
What We Offer
* A key leadership role within a forward-thinking NHS organisation
* Opportunities to influence system-wide change and service transformation
* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
* Access to NHS pension and a comprehensive benefits package
* Ongoing professional development and leadership support