Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Commercial Manager

The closing date is 20 September 2025

Job summary

If you are a clear communicator, a great leader, and a smart negotiator, you could make a difference.

We have a role within our busy Contracts team at Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Our Trust cares for people with mental health and emotional well-being needs every day. And we need your expertise.

This is a full-time post (37.5 hours per week). The role will be based in Leatherhead in our recently refurbished Headquarters at the Mole Valley Business Park. Travelling across our locations in Surrey on occasion is something that may be required going forward however this can be discussed with a great degree of flexibility.

Main duties of the job

Ideally you will have prior NHS experience of working in contracting and be familiar with the NHS standard contract. We are seeking someone with knowledge of buying healthcare services and/or arranging clinical contracts.

You will support the Associate Director of Contracting in leading the Trust's commercial strategy. You will work closely with the Procurement team to ensure effective procurement oversight, robust contract negotiation, and proactive supplier relationship management.

The successful applicant will play a vital part in deciding how our department is improving the method in which we collect, analyse, and share our information, also ensuring value for money, legal compliance, and the alignment of services with both clinical and operational priorities.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Date posted

02 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,888 to £64,880 a year Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

325-7265150-CORP

Job locations

Trust Headquarters,

18 Mole Business Park, Randall Road

Leatherhead

KT22 7AD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description document for a full list of duties and responsibilities related to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description document for a full list of duties and responsibilities related to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

oQualified to Master's level or with equivalent experience of working at a senior level in a contracting and/or commercial environment.

Desirable

A further qualification in accounting, law management or business development would be an advantage

Experience

Essential

Demonstrate extensive experience in a contractual role involving negotiations/ monitoring with commissioners / providers
Experience of leading contracts and negotiations to a successful conclusion

Desirable

Costing & pricing experience an advantage
Experience of leading and managing a team
Evidence of continued professional development

Knowledge

Essential

Detailed knowledge of NHS Contracting and Commissioning processes
Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Public Contracts Regulations, Provider Selection Regime (PSR), and Trust Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs).
Comprehensive understanding of the NHS Standard Contract.

Desirable

Knowledge of current and frequently changing contract law

Skills

Essential

Highly numerate and IT literate and able to make full use of IT suites
Proven contract management skills
Experience of analysing highly complex performance and activity information, and evaluating the impact on business performance
Create and adapt tools and processes in your role to help others work better

Desirable

Development of local tariffs an advantage

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

oQualified to Master's level or with equivalent experience of working at a senior level in a contracting and/or commercial environment.

Desirable

A further qualification in accounting, law management or business development would be an advantage

Experience

Essential

Demonstrate extensive experience in a contractual role involving negotiations/ monitoring with commissioners / providers
Experience of leading contracts and negotiations to a successful conclusion

Desirable

Costing & pricing experience an advantage
Experience of leading and managing a team
Evidence of continued professional development

Knowledge

Essential

Detailed knowledge of NHS Contracting and Commissioning processes
Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Public Contracts Regulations, Provider Selection Regime (PSR), and Trust Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs).
Comprehensive understanding of the NHS Standard Contract.

Desirable

Knowledge of current and frequently changing contract law

Skills

Essential

Highly numerate and IT literate and able to make full use of IT suites
Proven contract management skills
Experience of analysing highly complex performance and activity information, and evaluating the impact on business performance
Create and adapt tools and processes in your role to help others work better

Desirable

Development of local tariffs an advantage

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.