Role: Senior Contracts ManagerOrganisation Sector: HealthLength: 3 monthsContract Type: Full TimeLocation: LondonWorking Pattern: 3 days on-site, 2 days remotePay: £442.62 per day (Umbrella)We are currently recruiting for a health organisation, who are looking for a Senior Contracts Manager within their Assets and Property department on a three-month contract in London. The role is operating a hybrid model with three days on-site in their London offices.Your new roleYou will undertake a three-month review of contracts held within the directorate, assessing the effectives of current contract management practices, identifying where the trust is not receiving the services, performance levels or value within contractual agreements and highlighting opportunities for cost savings. You will identify gaps in compliance, performance monitoring and supplier delivery, providing recommendations to strengthen contract oversight and maximise financial efficiency.Key Responsibilities Standardise contract management practices across the directorate to ensure consistency, transparency, and audit readinessProduce high-quality performance reports, highlighting risks, underperformance, and opportunities for improvementLead the identification, assessment and mitigation of commercial financial, operational and regulatory risks within contracts.Horizon scan for emerging risks, regulatory changes and market developments, reporting implications to senior stakeholders.Review the financial aspects of contracts including invoicing, credits, reconciliations and final accounts (if applicable).Analyse contract spend to identify opportunities for cost reduction, consolidation and improved commercial outcomes.What you'll need to succeed Significant experience in contract management, procurement, or commercial management within a complex organisation.Demonstrable experience managing high value, high risk, or strategically important contracts.Strong analytical and commercial acumen, with the ability to interpret complex data and contractual terms.Expert knowledge of public sector procurement regulations, NHS governance frameworks, and contract law principles.Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and negotiate effectively with suppliers.Experience developing governance frameworks, performance monitoring systems, and risk management tools.High level of autonomy, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver strategic outcomes.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be JBRP1_UKTJ