National Contract Manager

Job description

Job responsibilities

What we offer:

• Hybrid working arrangements – because NHSBT works nationally, we’re able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
• Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
• Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
• Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions‎ 
• Supportive learning culture - we’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
• Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process. You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website.

To learn more, please see the job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters degree (or equivalent experience) in engineering, estates/facilities, business, or related discipline.
• Specialist training in contract management/NEC/Standard NHS Contract, supplier relationship management, or equivalent CPD.

Experience

Essential

• Significant post qualification experience in estates/FM contract management or similar, including PFI/TFM or complex multi site contracts.
• Track record of budget management, invoice validation, and delivering savings without compromising quality/compliance.
• Experience leading policy/service development across a department or directorate (frameworks, SOPs, dashboards).
• Working knowledge of statutory/HTM compliance areas relevant to E&F (e.g., PSSR/BCGA, WSP/Legionella, ventilation, fire safety, asbestos) and the role of AEs/Independent Advisors.
• Experience preparing and presenting board level reports with sensitive/contentious content.

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.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT

Capitol Way

Barnsley

S75 3FG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/