Job summary
We are always looking for great talent to join our team and help achieve our ambitious goals and growth. We care about our people, and we care about the future of community health and how CHEC can play an innovative part in making this great, with your help.
If you are care focused and looking to join an organisation that is thriving on success, then CHEC is your employer of choice! We have an exciting opportunity for a new Director of Commercial Contracts to support our ambitious growth plans as we continue to expand throughout the UK.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a Director of Commercial Contracts who will lead the strategic performance and management of commercial contracts across the organisation. This role is pivotal in ensuring commercial excellence, value for money, and compliance with regulatory, legal and contractual obligations.
The Director will operate at both a strategic and operational level and act as the organisations expert on commercial matters. Youll be responsible for providing high-level contractual advice, leading on commercial frameworks, and supporting innovation and service excellence. The postholder will also play a key role in business development and fostering strong stakeholder relationships.
About us
Since 2012, CHEC has been working with the NHS to increase patient choice and provide better access to exceptional, timely, locally-based ophthalmology and gastroenterology care free at the point of care.
CHEC has a nationwide portfolio of community hospitals and clinics operating in a unique hub-and-spoke model. We are proud to have a role alongside colleagues in the NHS, offering patients the choice of access to essential procedures and help achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. We continue to expand our community-based offering of vital healthcare to patients across England, including ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) and Dermatology services.
CHEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment, this includes being aware of and adhering to all CHEC Safeguarding policies. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with the NHS Employment Check Standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead the commercial contracts function, setting the vision and strategy for contract development and lifecycle management.
Drive and lead commercial and industry best practice for the organisation with a continuous improvement and innovation focus, delivering value and efficiencies and identifying and mitigating commercial risks.
Lead on potential complex dispute resolution on behalf of the organisation.
Act as the senior advisor to the Senior Leadership Team on contracting strategies, market dynamics and commercial risk.
Ensure team members are held accountable for meeting contractual response times and service levels, in line with obligations set out in NHS Standard Contracts and internal performance frameworks.
Oversee the development and implementation of performance monitoring frameworks, KPIs, escalation protocols and risk registers.
Maintain compliance with NHS England guidance, procurement law and CHECs internal governance processes.
Build and maintain strong relationships with NHS partners, regulators, and internal stakeholders.
Represent CHEC in external forums, strategic partnerships and collaborative commissioning models.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead the commercial contracts function, setting the vision and strategy for contract development and lifecycle management.
Drive and lead commercial and industry best practice for the organisation with a continuous improvement and innovation focus, delivering value and efficiencies and identifying and mitigating commercial risks.
Lead on potential complex dispute resolution on behalf of the organisation.
Act as the senior advisor to the Senior Leadership Team on contracting strategies, market dynamics and commercial risk.
Ensure team members are held accountable for meeting contractual response times and service levels, in line with obligations set out in NHS Standard Contracts and internal performance frameworks.
Oversee the development and implementation of performance monitoring frameworks, KPIs, escalation protocols and risk registers.
Maintain compliance with NHS England guidance, procurement law and CHECs internal governance processes.
Build and maintain strong relationships with NHS partners, regulators, and internal stakeholders.
Represent CHEC in external forums, strategic partnerships and collaborative commissioning models.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- A degree in Law, Business, Healthcare Management, or a related field.
- Extensive experience in NHS Standard Contracting, ideally within the independent healthcare sector.
- A proven track record of managing complex, multi-million-pound contracting portfolios.
- In-depth understanding of NHS commissioning, payment mechanisms, and regulatory frameworks.
- Strong strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Advanced negotiation, influencing, and leadership skills.
- Experience in enterprise risk management and governance leadership.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- A degree in Law, Business, Healthcare Management, or a related field.
- Extensive experience in NHS Standard Contracting, ideally within the independent healthcare sector.
- A proven track record of managing complex, multi-million-pound contracting portfolios.
- In-depth understanding of NHS commissioning, payment mechanisms, and regulatory frameworks.
- Strong strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Advanced negotiation, influencing, and leadership skills.
- Experience in enterprise risk management and governance leadership.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
