Business Development and Contracts Manager

Business Development and Contracts Manager - Kent & Medway ICS

CAPTION:

• Company: Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
• Salary: £57,528 - £64,750 per annum pro rata
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Maidstone, ME16 9QQ
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 2 Oct 2026
• Closing date: 1 Nov 2026

Please note this role is currently only being advertised to staff members who are currently working within the Kent and Medway ICS

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Summary

A Vacancy at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust.

The KMPN Business and Contracts Manager is a key member of the network Senior Leadership Team and will work with colleagues, senior leaders and Board members across KMPN, its partner organisations and beyond to provide business development and contracting advice and service for the network.

Accountability

• Effective management of identified contracts and business development for the network pathology services
• Planning and managing highly complex projects within the network to develop and enhance the range of services and provided to service users
• Lead on embedding sustainability through network maturity journey as a key step in driving a greener future for pathology in line with the Greener NHS strategy

Strategy and Leadership

• Implement an annual contracting strategy which will support the strategic vision of KMPN, focusing on contract areas with the greatest opportunity to add value to our partners.
• Demonstration and Promotion of the values and leadership qualities of the network.
• Develop and implement a sustainability strategy committed to highlighting opportunities and benefits of recognising environmental sustainability in pathology as a key service.
• Embedding and management of environmental sustainability within network vision and values

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff, we are proud to offer specialized cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Looking for flexible working?

We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

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Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below

We've provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed.

Working for Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust/NKPS, you will be part of the Kent and Medway Pathology Network (South 8 Network - Kent and Medway Pathology Network is made up of seven laboratories across three pathology services in four acute Trusts).

Please note: This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship. In line with the UK Immigration Rules and Home Office Sponsorship Guidance, employers may only sponsor individuals for roles that meet strict eligibility, salary, and compliance requirements. Where a role does not meet these criteria, organisations are prohibited from assigning a Certificate of Sponsorship. Applicants must therefore already hold a valid immigration status and ongoing right to work in the UK in order to be considered.

This advert closes on Friday 16 Oct 2026

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A Vacancy at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. Please note this role is currently only being advertised to staff members who are currently working within the Kent and Medway ICS The KMPN Business and Contracts Manageris a key member of the network Senior Leadership Team and will work with colleagues, senior leaders and Board members across KMPN, its partner organisations and beyondto provide business development and contracting advice and service for the network. Accountability Effective management of identified contracts and business development for the network pathology services Planning and managing highly complex projects within the network to develop and enhance the range of services and provided to service users Lead on embedding sustainability through network maturity journey as a key step in driving a greener future for pathology in line with with the Greener NHS strategy Strategy and Leadership · Implement an annual contracting strategy which will support the strategic vision of KMPN, focusing on contract areas with the greatest opportunity to add value to our partners. · Demonstration and Promotion of the values and leadership qualities of the network. · Develop and implement a sustainability strategy committed to highlighting opportunities and benefits of recognising environmental sustainability in pathology as a key service. · Embedding and management of environmental sustainability within network vision and values Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey. We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex.With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offerspecialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre. Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms. Looking for flexible working? We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

• At least 27 days of annual leaveplus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more,additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
We've provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your applicationfor errors/omissions prior to submission. All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed. Working for Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust/NKPS you will be part of the Kent and Medway Pathology Network (South 8 Network - Kent and Medway Pathology Network is made up of seven laboratories across three pathology services in four acute Trusts.