Job Description

Contracts & Commissioning Strategy Manager

55,000 - 60,000 | Remote (UK) | Full-time

Skylight Psychiatry Ltd is seeking an experienced NHS contracts/commissioning professional to lead our relationships with Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) and manage organisational contracts across both NHS and private pathways. This is a senior role focused on clear communication, partnership working and high-quality contract management as we continue to expand nationally. If you have strong NHS commissioning or contract experience and value collaborative working to support patient pathways, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll do

Act as the main point of contact for ICB and NHS commissioning teams

Maintain positive, professional relationships across commissioning partners

Prepare clear, well-reasoned responses to commissioning queries and documentation

Support smooth delivery of Right to Choose pathways through transparent communication

Manage all third-party supplier contracts (systems, IT, digital platforms, clinical/non-clinical suppliers)

Maintain contract registers, audits, renewals and compliance documentation

Provide contract insight, reporting and analysis to senior leadership

Contribute to development of new private services and commercial partnerships

Work collaboratively across internal teams to ensure contract compliance and high-quality governance ---

What we're looking for

Essential

Experience in NHS commissioning, contracts or performance (ICB/ICS/CCG/provider) Strong relationship-management and communication skills

Confidence reviewing contracts, policies and commissioning documentation

Excellent written communication, including formal responses

Understanding of the NHS Standard Contract Highly organised, proactive and able to work independently

Comfortable working with data, reporting and contract tracking

Desirable

Mental health or neurodevelopmental experience

Experience in service development or transformation

Knowledge of CQC standards or governance

Strong Excel/reporting skills

Why join us

Remote (UK), flexible working

Supportive and collaborative culture Nationally expanding organisation with strong clinical reputation

Legal advice available for complex contract reviews

Opportunity to influence both NHS and private service development ---

Full & Person Specification

You can read the full JD here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kxHW1ASp0hlEhaByV3YzvkLtf4Oh5y5K/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=101938523214919792197&rtpof=true&sd=true ---

How to apply

Apply via Indeed with your CV and a short cover message outlining your NHS commissioning or contract-management experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 55,000.00-60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Canteen Casual dress Company events Company pension Flexitime Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Work from home
Experience:

NHS commissioning and contract management: 1 year (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Basingstoke RG24 8AG

Reference ID: CCM