Assistant Director (Contract Management)
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, Kemp Town, The City of Brighton and Hove
Assistant Director (Contract Management)
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University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, Kemp Town, The City of Brighton and Hove
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 8 May | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 1a765a45b2d0446aac6e6deb027b9305
Location ref: Kemp Town, The City of Brighton and Hove
Full Job Description
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria. See the attached job description for a full list of main duties and responsibilities and person specification. The Assistant Director (Contract Management) provides senior commercial leadership to establish and embed a Trustwide, postaward contract management function that delivers value for money, financial control and strong supplier performance across University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. Reporting to the Chief Procurement Officer, the postholder operates with significant professional autonomy and delegated authority, providing assurance to Executive Directors and senior governance forums. The role leads the Trusts approach to contract governance, assurance and compliance,
ensuring adherence to the Procurement Act 2023, Provider Selection Regime, counterfraud requirements and Trust Standing Financial Instructions. The postholder acts as senior escalation for highvalue, highrisk and complex contracts, resolving disputes and mitigating financial, operational and reputational risk. A core responsibility is driving financial recovery through leadership of the Contract Management Cost Improvement Programme (CIP), using contract data, analytics and supplier performance management to identify, deliver and sustain cashreleasing savings and prevent value leakage. The role is accountable for effective use of contract management systems, maintaining accurate contract registers, reporting and assurance. The postholder acts as professional lead for the Trusts contract management community, setting standards, building capability and ensuring suppliers are held to account, while developing strong strategic supplier relationships that improve service quality, efficiency and
patient outcomes.