Contract Support Officer
About The Position
The Contract Support Officer will be part of the Contracting Team, supporting the management of a portfolio of NHS and non-NHS contracts. The post holder will provide efficient and effective administrative and project support, helping to coordinate contract activities, maintain contract management systems, support governance processes, and contribute to the delivery of key contractual and financial objectives. The role will involve working with internal and external stakeholders, supporting meetings, preparing reports and documentation, maintaining accurate contract records, and assisting with contract monitoring activities. You will also have the opportunity to become involved in-service improvement initiatives, contract implementation projects and the development of processes that support effective contract management across the organisation. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in NHS contracting, commissioning support, healthcare finance, or service management, gaining exposure to complex contractual arrangements across a large acute teaching hospital. The role forms part of the Contracting team which encompasses both the management and facilitation of partner relationships as well as the transactional activities required by the contracting and provider selection process. The post holder will contribute to the development of innovative and efficient contract management processes, supporting the wider use of digital technologies, automation and business intelligence tools to improve service delivery, reporting, information management and administrative efficiency across the Contracting Team. The Contract Support Officer is responsible for supporting the function through efficient and effective administrative support to an aligned portfolio of contracts with NHS and non-NHS providers delivering services for the population of West Yorkshire. The post holder will also be assigned function specific responsibilities relating to contracting, support the development and implementation of improved digital ways of working, identifying opportunities to streamline administrative processes through the use of Microsoft 365 applications, automation tools and other approved technologies.
Requirements
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent time-management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines
- Previous administrative experience
- Confident working with a range of stakeholders
- Experience of organising meetings
- Experience of producing meeting notes
- Experience of maintaining databases
- Experience using Microsoft Office applications
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
- Confidence to work independently using initiative
- Ability to contribute effectively as part of a team
Nice To Haves
- Experience within the NHS
- Experience in healthcare contracting
- Experience in project support
- Experience in financial monitoring
Responsibilities
- Coordinate contract activities
- Maintain contract management systems
- Support governance processes
- Contribute to the delivery of key contractual and financial objectives
- Work with internal and external stakeholders
- Support meetings
- Prepare reports and documentation
- Maintain accurate contract records
- Assist with contract monitoring activities
- Become involved in-service improvement initiatives
- Become involved in contract implementation projects
- Contribute to the development of processes that support effective contract management
- Contribute to the development of innovative and efficient contract management processes
- Support the wider use of digital technologies, automation and business intelligence tools to improve service delivery, reporting, information management and administrative efficiency across the Contracting Team
- Provide efficient and effective administrative support to an aligned portfolio of contracts with NHS and non-NHS providers
- Support the development and implementation of improved digital ways of working
- Identify opportunities to streamline administrative processes through the use of Microsoft 365 applications, automation tools and other approved technologies
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
