Contracting Lead Community Learning Disabilities Mental Health and CYP

The post holder will support the Associate Director of Contracting & Procurement with the negotiation and management of the ICB's contract portfolio of commissioned services including high value in system, non-NHS and voluntary sector contracts, having responsibility for developing effective, flexible, and innovative solutions for the management of the contract portfolio. The role will require previous experience of the negotiation and performance management of services under the Standard NHS Contract and use of commercial agreements where necessary. An understanding and awareness of the commissioning cycle and the provider selection regime will be a key requirement
They will help to manage the work and professional development of team members and deputise for the Associate Director of Contracting & Procurement. An essential aspect of this role is working to interpret and evaluate emerging NHS policy and its impact on the System, and collaborative working across Trusts and between Trusts, neighbouring ICBs and the NHSE Regional team. The postholder will also provide and receive complex, sensitive, and contentious financial information which they will need to share and present to a wide range of stakeholders on sensitive financial issues., The postholder will be required to actively review emerging National Contracting, Pricing and Provider Selection Regime/Procurement Act Guidance and rules that affect contracting strategies and translating Guidance into business as usual and team knowledge and consistent practice where relevant.
The successful applicant will line manage a team of contract managers and other contract/business support staff and will plan, manage and prioritise the team's workload including responsibility for supporting appraisals, development coordination of training of staff, recruitment, and where necessary processes such as disciplinary and grievance matters.

Working for our organisation
NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board was formed on 1 July 2022 under the Health and Care Act 2022, replacing NHS Frimley Clinical Commissioning Group.
The ICB is the new statutory NHS organisation responsible for planning and delivering health and care services. It will work collaboratively with partner organisations including the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector, people and communities across the Frimley Health and Care Integrated Care System (ICS).
We value and promote diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We believe that the best employers are those that reflect the communities they serve. We want to increase the diversity of our NHS leadership and particularly encourage applications from women, people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBT communities, younger candidates and from people with lived experience of disability, who we know are all under-represented in these important roles.
We are committed to delivering a trustworthy, flexible and responsible staff culture., The successful candidate will possess a strong background and experience in contract management, commissioning, procurement and performance management ideally within the NHS or a sector of comparable complexity. The postholder must be confident assimilating and/or navigating large volumes of supplementary resources including the Provider Selection Regime, Patient Choice and the NHS Standard Contract guidance and be able to embed current practice into the day to day running of the team in delivering the required level of service and support required by ICB portfolio and executive leads.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills are essential, along with the ability to navigate complex and potentially contentious situations with colleagues and stakeholders. The candidate should have experience in nurturing key relationships with senior and high-profile individuals and maintaining networks effectively. The candidate should also demonstrate the ability to manage and motivate teams, build a collaborative working environment, and provide expert guidance to staff, directors, and the Board.
The ideal candidate should be committed to personal and professional development, act in accordance with the Code of Conduct for NHS Managers and adhere to relevant legislation and organisational policies. Overall, we are seeking a candidate who is dedicated, experienced, and capable of contributing to the operational success of our organisation

NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board was formed on 1 July 2022 under the Health and Care Act 2022, replacing NHS Frimley Clinical Commissioning Group.
The ICB is the new statutory NHS organisation responsible for planning and delivering health and care services. It will work collaboratively with partner organisations including the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector, people and communities across the Frimley Health and Care Integrated Care System (ICS).
We value and promote diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We believe that the best employers are those that reflect the communities they serve. We want to increase the diversity of our NHS leadership and particularly encourage applications from women, people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBT communities, younger candidates and from people with lived experience of disability, who we know are all under-represented in these important roles.
We are committed to delivering a trustworthy, flexible and responsible staff culture.

+ Fringe HCAS payment
+ NHS Pension Scheme
+ Agile Working; currently 1 day a fortnight office based.
Supportive team, flexible working arrangements and access to NHS leadership development and training opportunities