Senior Commissioning and Contracts Manager

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust Senior Commissioning and Contracts Manager The closing date is 19 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Commissioning & Contracts Manager to join the South London Partnership (SLP) Complex Care Programme. This is a senior role with responsibility for supporting the effective commissioning and contract management of complex care services across South London. Working closely with the Head of Commissioning & Contracts, Programme Director and clinical, operational, finance and quality colleagues, you will help ensure services are high quality, responsive and deliver improved outcomes for people with complex mental health needs. You will work across organisational and borough boundaries, combining strategic commissioning with robust contract management and provider oversight. You will have the opportunity to influence service development, strengthen commissioning arrangements and support the transformation of complex care pathways. We are looking for an experienced, collaborative leader with strong commissioning and contracting expertise, sound judgement and the ability to build effective relationships across a complex health and care system. Main duties of the job The postholder will provide senior commissioning and contracting expertise across the SLP Provider collaboratives and Complex Care Programme, supporting the full commissioning and contract management lifecycle. You will lead complex contracting activity, including contract development, negotiation, variations and renewals, ensuring robust governance and oversight. Working with providers and partners, you will monitor quality, performance, activity, outcomes and value for money, identifying risks and underperformance and ensuring appropriate action and escalation. You will contribute to service redesign, procurement and mobilisation, and lead the development of service specifications, KPIs and performance arrangements. You will build effective relationships with NHS Trusts, ICBs, local authorities and independent and voluntary-sector providers, providing advice and assurance to senior governance forums. You will also provide leadership and support to the Commissioning & Contracts team, helping to strengthen consistent and effective commissioning and contract management across the programme. The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday , with flexibility in how and where you work, balanced with the needs of the service. As the role works across the South London Partnership, there will be an expectation to attend meetings and work on-site when required, alongside opportunities for remote working. About us The South London Mental Health and Community Partnership (SLP) brings together leading NHS organisations to improve mental health services for over three million people across South London. We are a collaborative, forward-thinking team committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. Our Commissioning & Contracts team works across multiple organisations, creating a dynamic and supportive environment where teamwork, learning and development are encouraged. You will be joining a team that values professionalism, collaboration and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on making a positive difference to people's lives. The main base for t