Sirona care & health CIC

Contract Manager

The closing date is 16 March 2026

Job summary

We're looking for an experienced and motivated Contract Manager to support and lead key aspects of our contracting and procurement activity including our main contracts with the Integrated Commissioning Board and a range of sub-contracted services.

Reporting to the Head of Contracts, you'll provide leadership across contracting, procurement, performance management and stakeholder engagement, ensuring compliance, value for money and alignment with Sirona's quality, governance and financial objectives.

Main duties of the job

Supporting and managing key ICB and subcontractor contractual requirements
Leading high-value tenders and complex procurement exercises, selecting appropriate procurement routes and developing robust evaluation methodologies
Drafting, tailoring and negotiating contracts using national templates, ensuring accurate and compliant documentation
Conducting market research and assessing pre-tender/provider qualification submissions
Supporting the development and compliance of Section 75 partnership agreements
Implementing and supporting the contract monitoring framework, attending review meetings and assessing performance with clinical, operational and finance colleagues
Ensuring compliance with Standing Financial Instructions and Financial Procedures, advising budget holders where required
Producing high-quality internal and external reports, including Board-level reporting
Providing expert contracting and procurement guidance across finance, quality, clinical and operational teams
Supporting FOI compliance and implementation of new procurement and contracting policies
Representing Sirona at internal and external meetings and building strong relationships across NHS, local authority and supplier partners
Promoting a positive team culture and supporting staff development

About us

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.

Date posted

13 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

083-7772278-HO

Job locations

Sirona care & health Badminton Road Office

2nd Floor, Badminton Road

Yate

BS37 5AF

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

Please note, we cannot offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.If you currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 14 months remaining until the expiry date. If you do not disclose your expiry date within your application, it may not be considered. Please only provide the expiry date and not your share code within your application.

If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree level or equivalent with demonstrable experience of working at that level

Desirable

CIPS qualified or working towards

Skills, Experience & Knowledge Required

Essential

Experience of contract management in a large, complex organisation, preferably within the NHS/ healthcare.
Experience of managing a portfolio of contracts with a high level of autonomy
Excellent communication skills; ability to organise, write and present letters, reports and business cases for internal and external
Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office systems, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and SharePoint

Desirable

Knowledge of financial management process and tools
Experience in the use of Proactis or other sourcing systems.
Understanding of the Procurement Act 2023 regulations.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree level or equivalent with demonstrable experience of working at that level

Desirable

CIPS qualified or working towards

Skills, Experience & Knowledge Required

Essential

Experience of contract management in a large, complex organisation, preferably within the NHS/ healthcare.
Experience of managing a portfolio of contracts with a high level of autonomy
Excellent communication skills; ability to organise, write and present letters, reports and business cases for internal and external
Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office systems, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and SharePoint

Desirable

Knowledge of financial management process and tools
Experience in the use of Proactis or other sourcing systems.
Understanding of the Procurement Act 2023 regulations.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Sirona care & health CIC

Address

Sirona care & health Badminton Road Office

2nd Floor, Badminton Road

Yate

BS37 5AF

Employer's website

https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sirona care & health CIC

Address

Sirona care & health Badminton Road Office

2nd Floor, Badminton Road

Yate

BS37 5AF

Employer's website

https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)