Job Title: Contracts Manager

Salary: Up to £64,000

Hours of Work: 37.5 hrs per week - Onsite 4 days a week

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 15th May 2025

King Edward VII's Hospital is seeking an experienced and highly organised Contracts Manager to lead the negotiation, management, and oversight of contracts across clinical services, non-clinical operations, and insurance arrangements.

The successful candidate will take ownership of the full contract lifecycle — from initial negotiation and compliance assurance through to performance monitoring and renewal — ensuring that all contractual activities align with the hospital’s strategic and operational objectives. This is a pivotal position requiring strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills, along with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners.

Applicants should hold a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline, alongside significant experience in contracts management within healthcare or a similarly regulated environment. A solid understanding of governance, procurement practices, and data protection standards is essential.

About Us:

We are a 56-bedded acute hospital specialising in Colorectal, Urology, Orthopaedics, Men’s Health, and Women’s Health which is provided by a friendly, professional, and supportive team that is focused on being a centre of excellence for a wide variety of surgical procedures and treatments. You will be part of a team that cares for a wide range of surgical patients.

In return, we offer:

• 35 days of Annual Leave (inclusive of bank holidays) that increase with long service
• Access to eye test vouchers and a variety of retail discount vouchers.
• Private Healthcare
• Staff Referral scheme
• Company pension scheme
• On-going training and professional development opportunities
• Season Ticket Loan
• Help to buy a bike
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Visa Sponsorship – For applicants already living in the UK only

Note to Recruitment Agencies:

We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy, as we are managing the recruitment process internally. Thank you for your understanding

At King Edward VII’s Hospital, we believe in creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. We are committed to creating a workplace that is welcoming and inclusive to everyone, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, or any other characteristic that makes them unique. We believe that by embracing diversity and fostering inclusion, we will create a workplace that is stronger, more innovative, and more successful.

Please note, that if we receive a high level of applications, we may choose to close this advert early. We encourage you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We will only contact those candidates who have been shortlisted for interviews.