Interim Contract Manager

Your new companyA public sector healthcare organisation delivering community-based services, working closely with commissioning bodies to support high-quality, value-driven care.Your new roleAs Contract Manager, you''ll lead and support core contracting and procurement activity across commissioner and subcontracted services. You''ll manage complex contracts, oversee procurement exercises, support partnership agreements and ensure robust performance, governance and financial compliance. The role will work in close collaboration with finance, clinical and operational stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.What you''ll need to succeedProven experience in contract management and procurement within the public sector.Strong knowledge of complex contracts, tendering and procurement regulations (PA23 desirable)Experience managing commissioner and supplier relationships and contract renewalsAbility to lead procurements, develop specifications and evaluate tendersConfidence producing senior-level reports and advising stakeholdersKnowledge of NHS contracts and partnership arrangements (e.g. Section 75) beneficialComfortable working at pace with multiple prioritiesMust be able to commute to Bristol 2 times per week.What you''ll get in returnOpportunity to work on high-impact public healthcare contractsLeadership exposure across commissioning, procurement and performance managementLine management experience in a supportive team environmentVaried role with stakeholder engagement across ..... full job details .....