Contracts Manager

Priory

Contracts Manager managing NHS and Local Authority contracts for Priory. Leading negotiations and providing expert contract support for strategic growth and compliance.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead on the negotiation and management of contracts with NHS and Local Authority commissioners
Support the establishment of new Block, Framework and Individual Placement Agreements
Collaborate with Commercial Finance and Operational teams to negotiate contractual arrangements
Ensure agreements are appropriately documented, implemented and reported
Maintain an effective contracts database
Provide contract reporting to support executive decision making and business strategy
Act as an internal expert on contractual matters
Support sites, operations and business development teams with contractual disputes, risk mitigation and compliance
Support tender and bid activity by reviewing contractual terms and identifying potential risks within Healthcare and Adult Care opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong knowledge of Contract and Public Procurement Law
Experience of working within the UK Health and Social Care sector
Strong understanding of NHS and Local Authority commissioning, including Integrated Care Boards, Provider Collaboratives and Foundation Trusts
Familiarity with NHS commissioning terms, pricing rules and guidance.
Excellent commercial awareness
Good understanding of finance principles
Strong organisational skills
Strong analytical skills
Proven strategic negotiation skills
Persuasive communication skills
Confident building relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Comfortable interpreting and communicating complex contractual information
Ability to produce high quality reports and presentations

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + additional day’s leave for your Birthday!
Annual leave entitlement increases based on length of service: 27 days after 5 years’ service and 30 days after 10 years’ service
Employee Assistance Programme
Competitive Pension Scheme
Initial Disclosure Check Cost covered, if applicable to role
‘My Possible Self’ App and health-related benefits
Online discounts and cashback rewards – Priory Perks
Smart Technology scheme (qualifying period)
Cycle to work scheme (qualifying period)
Smart Holidays (qualifying period)
Gym Flex (qualifying period)
Healthcare Cash Plan – Simply Health Scheme
Eye Care Vouchers
‘Cash for Colleagues’ – Employee referral scheme
Parental Leave Gift

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Hard Skills & Tools

Contract LawPublic Procurement LawNHS commissioningIntegrated Care BoardsProvider CollaborativesFoundation TrustsContractual terms analysisRisk mitigationContract reportingFinance principles

Soft Skills

Organisational skillsAnalytical skillsStrategic negotiation skillsPersuasive communication skillsRelationship buildingComplex information interpretationReport writingPresentation skillsCommercial awarenessStakeholder engagement