National Contract 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. NHS Blood and Transplant National Contract Manager The closing date is 08 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary As National Contract Manager, you will help NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) deliver safe, effective and high-quality facilities services that support our life-saving work across the UK. You will lead the management and improvement of national facilities management contracts, working with suppliers, colleagues and senior stakeholders to ensure services are compliant, cost-effective and meet the needs of our people and sites. Using your expertise, you will drive performance, manage risk and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. You will also play a key role in shaping and implementing future service contracts, helping NHSBT deliver lasting improvements for colleagues, donors and patients. This is an opportunity to contribute to a meaningful purpose, influence national services and continue to develop your expertise while supporting our commitment to being Caring, Expert and Quality in everything we do. Main duties of the job Lead the management of national facilities management contracts, ensuring services are safe, compliant and deliver value for money. Drive supplier performance through effective governance, performance monitoring and continuous improvement activities. Support the delivery of high-quality environments that enable colleagues to provide vital services to donors, patients and partners. Oversee contract compliance, audits and assurance processes to manage risk and maintain service standards. Manage budgets, forecasting and commercial activities to ensure resources are used effectively. Contribute to the procurement, mobilisation and implementation of future facilities management contracts. Analyse performance, financial and operational data to provide clear insights and recommendations for improvement. Build strong relationships with suppliers, technical specialists and senior stakeholders to achieve shared goals. Develop effective contract management processes, reporting tools and performance frameworks that support quality outcomes. Lead and support colleagues, creating a culture of collaboration, learning and continuous improvement. Willingness to travel extensively across the UK including overnight stays where required, with appropriate prior notice. About us It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you'll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need. Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever. You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage application