Contract Relationship Lead

Support transformation initiatives and service redesign through relationships and contractual levers, working closely with commissioning colleagues to ensure successful implementation of new care models, working flexibly to adapt to new and emerging contractual frameworks, i.e. Neighbourhood health. Lead the identification of risks, design and implementation of mitigation strategies, ensuring timely resolution and appropriate escalation where necessary. Lead on development, implementation and assurance of recovery plans where there is performance variation against contract deliverables, creating an environment of trusted check and challenge dialogue with providers. Lead on activity and financial planning and forecasting related to provider contracts. Contribute to strategic and operational planning requirements, ensuring appropriate translation into effective contract approaches.The Contract Relationship Lead provides operational and managerial leadership across a defined portfolio, ensuring that priorities are delivered effectively and in line with organisational and system objectives. Working closely with the Head of Service and Associate Director, the postholder will translate strategic ambitions into achievable delivery plans and measurable outcomes. A core aspect of the role is to maintain high standards of service delivery and governance, ensuring performance targets are met, risks are managed, andimprovement opportunities are realised. The Lead will encourage innovation, empower teams, and ensure that decision-making is informed by data and evidence. Through effective leadership, collaboration, and a strong focus on outcomes, the Lead contributes to the ICBs vision of integrated, high-quality, and sustainable care for the local population. We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications. Applicants are advised to submit their application at the earliest opportunity, as we may close the advert without prior notice.