Join Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH) as part of our Commercial Team and help support services that make a difference to patients and communities.
This is an opportunity to manage a varied contracting portfolio supporting our Inner London Division. Contracts may range in value from approximately £10,000 to £10 million, with each playing an important role in delivering high-quality services.
You will provide commercial and contractual expertise across clinical service agreements, subcontracts and partnership arrangements. Working closely with operational colleagues and the wider Commercial Team, you will help ensure contracts are commercially viable , well managed and aligned with good public sector and NHS contracting practice.
This is a fast-paced and varied role where priorities may change. We are looking for someone who can organise their workload, communicate effectively and build positive working relationships across teams. If you have proven experience of NHS, local authority or other public sector contract s and are seeking to broaden your commercial experience, we would welcome your application.
We are particularly interested in candidates who can bring relevant expertise from day one, quickly build effective relationships and make an immediate impact within the team.
You will manage a portfolio of contracts for the Inner London Division, providing commercial and contractual advice throughout the contract lifecycle.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing clinical service agreements, subcontracts and partnership arrangements.
Supporting business and service development, including tenders, new business opportunities and business cases.
Supporting contract negotiations in close cooperation and advice from the Head of Contracts, ensuring appropriate contractual arrangements are in place.
End to End contract management
Assessing and managing commercial and contractual risk while maximising value and minimising risk to the organisation.
Supporting compliance with procurement governance requirements.
Maintaining accurate contract registers and electronic records in partnership with the Assistant Commercial Manager.
Producing clear and timely reports and updates for colleagues and senior stakeholders.
Attending contract, team and divisional meetings as required .
Working collaboratively with operational divisions and the Corporate Commercial Team.
Supporting training and development activities and sharing commercial knowledge where appropriate .
Due to the fixed-term timescale of this post, you will work with colleagues to prioritise activity where it can deliver the greatest benefit and impact.
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.
What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life’s most important moments.
Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.
We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.
Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trust’s values & the behaviours aligned to those values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
