Head of Contracts

The post is a senior role within the finance directorate and plays a pivotal role in the interface between the finance directorate and the rest of the organisation. They will help lead on the operational development of the directorate; and ensure plans are in place and delivered to achieve the strategy; underpinned by the delivery of short to medium term objectives., o The post holder will lead work within the Directorate and the team to ensure that workstream and programmes are planned and carried out effectively.

o The post holder will work with the Deputy Director to lead the team

o The post holder will act as the main point of contact within the ICB for their designatedcontract area. They will work with teams across the ICB to ensure contracts areestablished and managed within effective performance management, value for moneyand quality parameters.

o Take a lead in the coordination of training, development and recruitment activity acrossthe Directorate.

The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomesrequired of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required bytheir line manager.

The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Directorate and the Organisation., We are an exciting new organisation putting the needs of communities at the heart of our commissioning arrangements.

We are working with local people and partners across health, social care and the voluntary sector in innovative ways to improve health and wellbeing for all our communities. Our key priority in the next year will be to develop closer integrated and collaborative ways of working with all our partners to implement our Out of Hospital Strategy.

We can only do this with great staff who are encouraged and supported, which is why we invest in them, listen to them, make sure we are representative of our populations and that we foster their health and wellbeing.

Please note that all vacancies will be subject to a 6 months' probation period in line with the Probation Policy.

NHS North East London Integrated Care Board (ICB) was formed on 1 July 2022.