Contracts Manager

This exciting opportunity to join the Divisional Contracts Team has arisen due to the promotion of the current postholder. Working as part of small, friendly team, the role spans the Division of Estates & Facilities which delivers an essential support services function for Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.

This role requires close collaboration with Estates and Facilities colleagues to oversee various contracts within the Estates and Facilities Division's portfolio. The post holder will work alongside the Contract Management Team and engage with divisional stakeholders at all levels to ensure contracts are effectively managed and that the contracts programme is delivered in accordance with organisational and policy requirements.

Additionally, the post holder will support the Health Board's corporate objectives by ensuring the appointment of essential support services to provide goods, services, and planned preventative maintenance within the Estates and Facilities Division.

A key aspect of the role is identifying opportunities to enhance quality, maximise value for money, and explore potential income generation.

This position is based at St Cadoc's Hospital in Caerleon, Newport, with an element of home or agile working., The main duties of the job include:

Take the lead in managing a diverse portfolio of service and maintenance contracts that support the Estates and Facilities Division. This includes overseeing the delivery, development, and management of contracts to ensure high performance standards and value for money while fostering strong relationships with key suppliers.

Provide expert guidance on procurement and contract management, advising customers and colleagues on contractual matters to ensure compliance with procurement legislation and other statutory regulations. Stay informed about legislative changes and implement new policies, practices, and procedures accordingly.

Lead quotation and tender exercises, as well as complex procurement processes, in line with relevant public procurement regulations.

Regularly analyse data to identify opportunities for service improvements and cost savings.

Oversee the output specifications of existing contracts to ensure efficient service delivery, with clear and well-communicated performance reporting.

Implement system controls for managing contract variations and proactively address areas of concern by developing and executing remedial action plans.

Working collaboratively with the Contracts Administrator to ensure digital record keeping is maintained and that supplier payments are processed with efficiency and accuracy.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.