Senior Contract and Commercial Manager
The closing date is 21 November 2025
Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Contracts and Commercial Manager to join our Central Services team at Practice Plus Group.
We are recruiting for someone to join our team reporting directly to the finance manager to look after our contracts within Health in Justice, IUC and Primary Care. Our head office is based in Theale however the role will be predominantly working from home. The idea candidate would have significant experience in managing contracts, negotiations and from a Healthcare background.Hours
Monday - Friday 0900- 1700Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £100,000 per annum FTE - depending on experience.
How will we support you?
Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
Competency framework
Regional and national career development opportunities
Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
Support from the wider team
Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Contracts and Commercial Manager, your responsibilities will vary. You will
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Lead on the creation and maintenance of the commercial contracts as well as supplying commercial advice and decision-making support to the Health in Justice / Integrated Urgent Care divisions
- This is in relation to both new business opportunities and existing operational projects in order to secure and maintain profitable growth through the application of robust but commercial disciplines.
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Provide commercial input to specified new business projects and related contract negotiations
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Advise on drafting and negotiate the terms and conditions of contracts from tendering through to contract signing.
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Provide commercial interpretation, advice and support to operational services in relation to their existing contracts.
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Provide commercial input to acquisition of new properties, lease renewals, lease exits and assist in negotiating terms and conditions, liaising with external solicitors to agree property transactions
It doesnt stop there we also offer:
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
- Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it
About us
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.
Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:
- we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
- we act with integrity
- we embrace diversity
- we strive to do things better together
We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.
- Experience of legal agreements in a project contracting environment.
- Good commercial experience with an emphasis on competitive tendering and contract negotiation.
- High standard of numeracy and literacy and ability to apply this to the production and interpretation of all relevant contracts and other documentation.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical issues in a clear and straightforward way.
Details
Date posted
11 November 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£90,000 to £100,000 a year Up to £100,000 Depending on experience.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Home or remote working
Reference number
13207
Job locations
Hawker House
Napier Court, 5-6 Napier Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 8BW
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group
Address
Hawker House
Napier Court, 5-6 Napier Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 8BW
Employer's website
https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)