Job summary
The post holder will become a part of Finance Division at NWLP and will have primary responsibility for preparing, negotiating, and managing the goods and services contract portfolio for NWLP, as well as overseeing service level agreements.
They will ensure appropriate systems are in place to secure contract compliance, identify material variances, and implement corrective measures. The post holder will manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including the provision of information to internal stakeholders to confirm effective contract management.
Main duties of the job
- Assist in the development and construction of robust contract governance structure in line with NWLP and ICHT policies and principles.
- Lead on a portfolio of Contracts to aid development and understanding of the Contract process. Drafting and management of a portfolio of SLAs.
- Monitor and chase the return of Contract documents and supplier's reports where necessary. To support changes in submission processes of data and KPI reports and ensure all contract documentation and associated documents are updated and maintained in the centralised computer-based filing system
- Ensure a robust process and clear records are maintained in respect of debt recovery for all income relating to SLAs. Use a variety of means to communicate with division colleagues and satisfactorily resolve activity and finance queries such that outstanding invoices are paid in a timely manner.
- Take the initiative in dealing with enquires from Suppliers and Clients that are within own control/remit and assist in the monitoring and day-to-day maintenance of portfolio, where necessary.
- Provide support to the Contracts Manager in drafting reports, papers and letters, and organising and distributing papers, both internally and externally. Being responsible for the co-ordination of meetings both internally and externally.
About us
Benefits include career development, flexible working, staff wellbeing programmes, staff awards and recognition scheme. We also have available benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
NWLP Induction
The NWLP induction will run on the first Monday of each month (provided it does not fall on a bank holiday) and includes laboratory training (for relevant laboratory roles). All new staff must attend the NWLP induction during their first week with NWLP.
For 2025, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.
- Monday 3 November 2025
- Monday 1 December 2025
Candidates are advised to consider these start dates before agreeing end of service date with their current employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent NHS experience
- Excellent technical understanding of Microsoft Office (Access/Excel/Word) and ability to use functionality
Desirable
- Sound financial understanding of contracting
SKILLS/ ABILITIES
Essential
- Excellent organisation skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and to tight timescales
- Able to comprehend, analyse and evaluate complex information
- Able to concentrate for long periods when inputting and analysing data / information.
Desirable
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Significant experience of working in a busy corporate team.
- Experience of working with clinical/operational teams
- Strong understanding of NHS contracting arrangements and familiarity with relevant NHS contract templates/ guidance/framework agreements.
- Knowledge of NHS rules around patient confidentiality and data protection
Desirable
- Experience of working in a complex organisation
- Good knowledge of commercial contracting processes and mechanisms and significant experience of negotiating commercial agreements
Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent NHS experience
- Excellent technical understanding of Microsoft Office (Access/Excel/Word) and ability to use functionality
Desirable
- Sound financial understanding of contracting
SKILLS/ ABILITIES
Essential
- Excellent organisation skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and to tight timescales
- Able to comprehend, analyse and evaluate complex information
- Able to concentrate for long periods when inputting and analysing data / information.
Desirable
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Significant experience of working in a busy corporate team.
- Experience of working with clinical/operational teams
- Strong understanding of NHS contracting arrangements and familiarity with relevant NHS contract templates/ guidance/framework agreements.
- Knowledge of NHS rules around patient confidentiality and data protection
Desirable
- Experience of working in a complex organisation
- Good knowledge of commercial contracting processes and mechanisms and significant experience of negotiating commercial agreements
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.
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).
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.
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).
