Interim Contract Manager
JOB_53885684788873Job type
ContractLocation
Bristol (County)Working Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
ProcurementIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
Competitive day rate inside IR35
Interim Contract Manager
Your new company
A public sector healthcare organisation delivering community-based services, working closely with commissioning bodies to support high-quality, value-driven care.
Your new role
As Contract Manager, you'll lead and support core contracting and procurement activity across commissioner and subcontracted services. You'll manage complex contracts, oversee procurement exercises, support partnership agreements and ensure robust performance, governance and financial compliance. The role will work in close collaboration with finance, clinical and operational stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
What you'll need to succeed
What you'll get in return
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
A public sector healthcare organisation delivering community-based services, working closely with commissioning bodies to support high-quality, value-driven care.
Your new role
As Contract Manager, you'll lead and support core contracting and procurement activity across commissioner and subcontracted services. You'll manage complex contracts, oversee procurement exercises, support partnership agreements and ensure robust performance, governance and financial compliance. The role will work in close collaboration with finance, clinical and operational stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
What you'll need to succeed
- Proven experience in contract management and procurement within the public sector.
- Strong knowledge of complex contracts, tendering and procurement regulations (PA23 desirable)
- Experience managing commissioner and supplier relationships and contract renewals
- Ability to lead procurements, develop specifications and evaluate tenders
- Confidence producing senior-level reports and advising stakeholders
- Knowledge of NHS contracts and partnership arrangements (e.g. Section 75) beneficial
- Comfortable working at pace with multiple priorities
- Must be able to commute to Bristol 2 times per week.
What you'll get in return
- Opportunity to work on high-impact public healthcare contracts
- Leadership exposure across commissioning, procurement and performance management
- Line management experience in a supportive team environment
- Varied role with stakeholder engagement across health and public sector partners
- Competitive day rate and an immediate start
- Hybrid role – requires commuting to Bristol weekly
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Interim Contract ManagerJOB_538856847888732026-04-172026-07-17
Talk to Kieran Smith, the specialist consultant managing this position
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