National Contract Manager

As National Contract Manager, you will help NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) deliver safe, effective and high-quality facilities services that support our life-saving work across the UK. You will lead the management and improvement of national facilities management contracts, working with suppliers, colleagues and senior stakeholders to ensure services are compliant, cost-effective and meet the needs of our people and sites. Using your expertise, you will drive performance, manage risk and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. You will also play a key role in shaping and implementing future service contracts, helping NHSBT deliver lasting improvements for colleagues, donors and patients. This is an opportunity to contribute to a meaningful purpose, influence national services and continue to develop your expertise while supporting our commitment to being Caring, Expert and Quality in everything we do.,

• Lead the management of national facilities management contracts, ensuring services are safe, compliant and deliver value for money.
• Drive supplier performance through effective governance, performance monitoring and continuous improvement activities.
• Support the delivery of high-quality environments that enable colleagues to provide vital services to donors, patients and partners.
• Oversee contract compliance, audits and assurance processes to manage risk and maintain service standards.
• Manage budgets, forecasting and commercial activities to ensure resources are used effectively.
• Contribute to the procurement, mobilisation and implementation of future facilities management contracts.
• Analyse performance, financial and operational data to provide clear insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, technical specialists and senior stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
• Develop effective contract management processes, reporting tools and performance frameworks that support quality outcomes.
• Lead and support colleagues, creating a culture of collaboration, learning and continuous improvement.
Willingness to travel extensively across the UK including overnight stays where required, with appropriate prior notice.

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you'll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.