Contracts Manager (Sponsorship Available) At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Job Overview

• Employer: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
• Job Title: Contracts Manager
• Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
• Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year
• Job Type: Full-time
• Closing Date: 13 April 2026

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the role of Contracts Manager, within the Contracts Team which is part of the wider Contracts, Income & Costing function Team which sits within Corporate Finance at MFT

The Contracts Team is a well-established Department with excellent relationships both internally (i.e. Hospital finance/operational colleagues and close links with the Income and Contracting Information teams in particular) and externally (i.e. commissioners (ICB/NHS England/Local Authorities and external Providers).

The post holder will support the Head of Contracts in ensuring that MFT Clinical Group services and corporate departments understand the organisation’s contractual obligations as well as line manage the Contracts Team to ensure their day-day tasks are completed effectively and on time. They will support the Hospital services in ensuring that relevant service level agreement documentation is in place for Provider-Provider (Trust to Trust) services and Independent Sector provider Sub-contracts as well as supporting the Overseas Administrators to implement MFT’s “Overseas visitors who access NHS Care” policy in line with the Department of Health’s NHS Cost recovery for -overseas visitors guidance.

Main Duties of the Job

We are a small Team currently made up currently of the Head of Contracts who you will provide a deputising role to as well as delegated line management responsibility for the Senior Contracts Officer and a Contracts Officer who are tasked with a variety of responsibilities that support the Trust with regards to its commissioner contract requirements including individual funding requests (under the Effective use of resources – EUR/PLCV policies), Non-contracted activity invoicing to the Devolved Administrations plus invoicing of Laboratory and Imaging provider to provider (Trust to Trust) services.

NHS Contracts and Commissioning is an ever-changing environment so you must be a team player who is also forwarding thinking, enjoys a challenge and will be able to make a positive and supportive contribution to the Team.

We are dedicated to your Personal development, and you will be encouraged to implement new systems and processes to further develop the efficiency of the department.

The successful applicant will have a varied workload and will have the responsibility for managing this and prioritising to ensure strict deadlines are met. You will be responsible for ensuring that all your work is completed accurately effectively, efficiently and in a confidential manner. You will have the ability to communicate effectively with all disciplines of staff both internally and externally to the Trust and the ability work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.

About the Organisation

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and the Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe – what better place to shape and develop your leadership career. Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust delivers care to over 1 million patients & users each year through 10 hospitals and extensive community services. The 30,000 plus strong workforce is central to success and innovation.

The role will play a pivotal part in supporting operational excellence and strategic ambitions. The role will work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical teams, driving improvements that enhance patient experience, staff wellbeing, and service efficiency across the Trust.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust offers a dynamic, inclusive environment where leadership, ideas, and expertise are valued. Access to professional development, digital tools and opportunities to contribute to transformational projects that shape the future of healthcare delivery are available.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is committed to supporting growth and wellbeing, recognising the vital role played in the organisation’s success. Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and help shape the future of the Trust–make a real difference to teams, services, communities, and fundamentally, patients.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming one stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Supporting Documents section and once opened, you can where either scan QR code or click on the link provided.Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across the workforce, ensuring people are truly representative of the communities served. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, support is available. If there are any special requirements to help with the application, please contact the manager named below.Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor patients, communities, and each other.As part of the commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, all applicants are asked to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, the content of applicationsespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis expected to be written by the applicant. This helps ensure the recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.Thank you for helping uphold the values that make the Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. Applications are welcomed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level and/or equivalent knowledge, training and experience in the NHS or other/similar Healthcare setting experience
• Evidence of personal development in the NHS or other/similar Healthcare setting experience

Desirable

• Degree is Finance or Business based
• Evidence of Personal Development in a Contracting/Finance Environment

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an NHS environment or other/similar Healthcare setting and understanding of Contracts and Service Level agreements
• Previous Experience of Supervising a small team
• Previous experience of day to day use of Microsoft applications i.e. Word, Excel, Teams and other IT packages
• Excellent mathematical skills
• Experience of liaising with Commissioning/Contracting colleagues and dealing with the day to day contract issues
• Knowledge of NHS Payment Scheme including High cost Drugs and Devices

Desirable

• A good understanding of NHS Standard Contracts and Service Level Agreements
• Experience of Supervising in a Contracting Environment
• Ability to use Excel and manipulate the data being used to fulfil the needs of the Department
• Excellent mathematical skills and accuracy when producing data previous Data Analysis experience
• Understanding of the Overseas Visitors Charging Regulations

Additional Information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

How to Apply

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