Job Description

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Senior Commercial Contracts Manager

Location:

London (hybrid)

Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Salary:

64,200 - 71,300 plus up to 12% annual bonus



We are seeking an experienced

Senior Commercial Contracts Manager

to lead the management of a portfolio of high-value, high-risk contracts on behalf of King's College Hospital. Reporting to the Head of Contracts, you will ensure robust contract governance, performance management, financial control, and compliance across complex commercial arrangements in a highly regulated environment.


This role is client-side, senior, and influential, requiring strong commercial judgement, confidence working within statutory procurement frameworks, and the ability to manage risk and performance across the full contract lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and govern high-value, high-risk contracts, applying proportionate oversight based on value and risk Lead contract performance management, including KPIs, SLAs, performance remedies, and dispute resolution Navigate governance and assurance processes to enable timely and compliant decision-making Negotiate contract variations, modifications, and revised commercial arrangements Ensure robust financial oversight, including invoice validation and expenditure analysis Identify and deliver cost improvement and efficiency opportunities Monitor supplier compliance with contractual, statutory, sustainability, and financial health requirements Maintain complete, auditable contract records using Atamis and other digital tools Produce performance reports and present updates to senior stakeholders and committees Collaborate with procurement colleagues on contract renewal, re-procurement, and upstream commercial strategy Line manage and mentor junior team members, supporting capability development

About You

The ideal candidate will be a commercially astute contract management professional with experience operating in complex, regulated environments, ideally within healthcare or hospital settings.

Essential experience and knowledge:

Proven experience managing

high-value and high-risk contracts

from the

client side

in a regulated environment Experience managing performance, variations, disputes, and risk across the

full contract lifecycle

Strong understanding of public-sector governance and assurance processes Working knowledge of the

Procurement Act 2023 and/or the Provider Selection Regime (PSR)

, including their application to contract management (e.g. transparency, performance reporting, contract modification rules, auditability, and challenge risk) Strong skills in applying and interpreting commercial terms, identifying negotiating levers, and formulating revised commercial deals Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including reporting to senior audiences

Desirable experience and skills:

Experience with

Private Finance Initiative (PFI)

,

Managed Equipment Service (MES)

, or other complex commercial partnerships Experience managing healthcare or hospital contracts Strong analytical capability, including use of

Power BI, Excel

, and digital contract management systems such as

Atamis

Interest or experience in applying

automation, RPA, or AI

to contract management and continuous improvement Knowledge of risk management, sustainability commitments, and supplier compliance requirements

Qualifications

Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. business, law, finance, engineering, or other numerate subject)

CIPS accreditation

or a clear commitment to achieving CIPS qualification is highly advantageous

Why Join KFM?

Make a direct contribution to NHS patient care Work on complex, high-profile commercial contracts in a public-sector environment Opportunity to shape best practice in contract management and governance Supportive, values-driven organisation with strong professional development opportunities Flexible and inclusive working culture


We welcome you to submit your application to join our team!

Closing Date:

25th January 2026 at midnight

Interview Dates:

5th & 6th February 2026



If you have any queries about this vacancy, please contact kch-tr.kfmrecruitment@nhs.net