Head of Contracts
Salisbury NHS Foundation TrustSalisbury, South West
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust based in Salisbury. The advertised salary is £79,504 to £91,609. Applications close on 1 November 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and strategic leader to join our Finance team as Head of Contracts. This pivotal role will lead ...
As Head of Contracts, you will lead the development and delivery of the Trust's contracting strategy, ensuring contracts support organisational priorities, activity plans and financial objectives.
- Lead complex contract negotiations with commissioners and system partners.
- Oversee the management, performance and governance of NHS contracts.
- Ensure robust income forecasting, reconciliation and income recovery processes.
- Provide expert advice on contractual, commercial and financial risks and opportunities.
- Lead contract performance reporting and assurance processes.
- Support the implementation of national payment mechanisms and contracting reforms.
- Develop strong collaborative relationships across the Trust, BSW Group and ICS partners.
- Lead, motivate and develop the Contracts Team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
We are looking for an experienced NHS contracting, commissioning or healthcare finance professional with excellent analytical, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, and the ability to influence at senior levels.
This role may require travel across sites and partner organisations and is subject to rotational opportunities.
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
This role may require travel across sites and partner organisations and is subject to rotational opportunities.
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is part of the Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Hospitals Group, alongside Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. Together, we are committed to delivering outstanding, sustainable healthcare through collaboration, innovation and excellent patient care.With a history spanning more than 250 years, SFT combines a proud heritage with a forward-looking approach to healthcare. We employ more than 4,000 staff, provide around 470 beds and deliver acute, specialist and regional services across Wiltshire and beyond.Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where colleagues feel valued, developed and empowered to reach their potential. Flexible working helps colleagues balance work and personal commitments while meeting the needs of patients.We offer NHS benefits including the NHS Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, staff discounts and onsite facilities.Salisbury offers an exceptional quality of life, combining a historic city with beautiful countryside, access to the south coast and excellent transport links. Find out more at Experience Salisbury.
Essential: - Qualified Accountant; - Knowledge of NHS Contracting
Desirable: - Experience working in NHS Contracting or Income
Essential: - Understanding of Income within the NHS
Desirable: - Experience reporting Income within the NHS
How this role compares
We hold 965 NHS vacancies in South West that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £34,098. This role pays more than about 89% of them.
There are 13,012 NHS roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 1,546 of them in South West.
You have 11 days left to apply. NHS adverts we hold typically run for around 46 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust has 12 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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