Senior Commercial Contracts Manager

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Location: London (hybrid) Type: Permanent, Full Time Salary: £64,200 - £71,300 plus up to 12% annual bonus
We are seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Contracts Manager to lead the management of a portfolio of high-value, high-risk contracts on behalf of King’s College Hospital. Reporting to the Head of Contracts, you will ensure robust contract governance, performance management, financial control, and compliance across complex commercial arrangements in a highly regulated environment.
This role is client-side, senior, and influential, requiring strong commercial judgement, confidence working within statutory procurement frameworks, and the ability to manage risk and performance across the full contract lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and govern high-value, high-risk contracts, applying proportionate oversight based on value and risk Lead contract performance management, including KPIs, SLAs, performance remedies, and dispute resolution Navigate governance and assurance processes to enable timely and compliant decision-making Negotiate contract variations, modifications, and revised commercial arrangements Ensure robust financial oversight, including invoice validation and expenditure analysis Identify and deliver cost improvement and efficiency opportunities Monitor supplier compliance with contractual, statutory, sustainability, and financial health requirements Maintain complete, auditable contract records using Atamis and other digital tools Produce performance reports and present updates to senior stakeholders and committees Collaborate with procurement colleagues on contract renewal, re-procurement, and upstream commercial strategy Line manage and mentor junior team members, supporting capability development
About You
The ideal candidate will be a commercially astute contract management professional with experience operating in complex, regulated environments, ideally within healthcare or hospital settings.
Essential experience and knowledge:
Proven experience managing high-value and high-risk contracts from the client side in a regulated environment Experience managing performance, variations, disputes, and risk across the full contract lifecycle Strong understanding of public-sector governance and assurance processes Working knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and/or the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), including their application to contract management (e.g. transparency, performance reporting, contract modification rules, auditability, and challenge risk) Strong skills in applying and interpreting commercial terms, identifying negotiating levers, and formulating revised commercial deals Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including reporting to senior audiences
Desirable experience and skills:
Experience with Private Finance Initiative (PFI), Managed Equipment Service (MES), or other complex commercial partnerships Experience managing healthcare or hospital contracts Strong analytical capability, including use of Power BI, Excel, and digital contract management systems such as Atamis Interest or experience in applying automation, RPA, or AI to contract management and continuous improvement Knowledge of risk management, sustainability commitments, and supplier compliance requirements
Qualifications
Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. business, law, finance, engineering, or other numerate subject) CIPS accreditation or a clear commitment to achieving CIPS qualification is highly advantageous Why Join KFM?
Make a direct contribution to NHS patient care Work on complex, high-profile commercial contracts in a public-sector environment Opportunity to shape best practice in contract management and governance Supportive, values-driven organisation with strong professional development opportunities Flexible and inclusive working culture
We welcome you to submit your application to join our team!
Closing Date: 25th January 2026 at midnight Interview Dates: 5th & 6th February 2026
KFM is a provider of healthcare support services our purpose is to partner with and support healthcare providers in providing world class patient care, with all profits and cost savings reinvested in the NHS.
KFM provides a fully managed service across all clinical areas which includes providing all required clinical supplies and equipment along with maintenance, training and technical support, endoscopy decontamination, sterile services, renal dialysis support, radiology IT support and outpatient pharmacy. KFM also runs a procurement and contract management service for all departments.
KFM is a Limited Liability Partnership owned by King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust with no private sector partners. KFM is a public authority not a private company. KFM has an annual turnover of around £185 million and over 350 staff.
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Location:
City Of London
Salary:
£64,200 - £71,300 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Medical/Pharmaceutical/Scientific

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