In this brand new position, you will be responsible for managing a contract database and building strong internal and external relationships to ensure the organisation has met responsibilities across a range of functions, including completion of procurement processes on various systems. You will maintain, update and enhance new and existing contractual records and support with all portal-driven registration, brokerage, and billing obligations.
This is a temporary, 6-month contract. We are offering fully remote working, with some occasional travel for meetings. We are offering a competitive
rewards and benefits package , including: Competitive starting salary c. £39,000 per annum 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro rata) Flexible, remote working Unlimited access to our generous refer a friend scheme, earning up to £500* per referral Access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts at big brands and supermarkets Free access to medical specialists, who are available for a second opinion if you need to make a decision with confidence Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services
Required experience and qualifications: Experience in managing contracts and project compliance processes Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and influencing skills Project and stakeholder management experience Ability to plan, organise and manage resources effectively and efficiently Excellent and highly developed communication skills Possess analytical skills to evaluate data, identify causes, and determine a range of informed, innovative, and imaginative solutions Possess a driving license and be able to spend time away from home
Role and responsibilities: Manage local authority and NHS contract information Support care homes in addressing issues with their contracts Review content of contracts to identify main points to bring to the attention of the Assistant Director of Commissioning & Contracts and process for signing Review contents of the contracts against a set criteria Complete accurate registration forms on the various local authority and NHS online systems to register our interest in potential procurement exercises Follow the end-to-end procurement process and the standard solution questionnaire (SSQ) Work with operational finance to ensure the billing system is set up properly Scan the horizon to identify block booking and tender-driven opportunities Conduct reviews of processes to identify areas for improvement
If you'd like to use your expertise in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is an empowering and rewarding place to be. You'll have plenty of opportunity to grow your career in a large organisation with a warm and supportive environment.
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Founded in 1992, Barchester started with just one care home.
Today, we’re proud to have over 240 care homes and six independent hospitals across England, Scotland and Wales that continually meet and exceed all relevant regulatory compliance standards.
We deliver exceptional levels of care to over 11,000 residents and patients and we employ over 17,000 dedicated people across the entire organisation. We have continued to remain at the forefront of the UK’s private healthcare sector by providing award-winning care and investing in our employees through training, continuous development and sector-leading rewards packages.
We are also proud to be an Above National Living Wage Employer. With an extensive new build growth plan in place, we’re on track to opening 10 new care homes each year, for the next five years. But we can’t continue to thrive without the right people. We promote equal opportunities to our prospective and existing employees and display the Disability Confident logo with pride. We are also the only healthcare provider to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for in the UK by the Best Companies b-Heard Survey. With an array of awards and achievements under our belt, we know that we wouldn’t be where we are today without our people.
Our residents, patients and their loved ones rely on us to deliver outstanding person-centred care and support, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. In fact, every single role across our homes, hospitals and support functions is pivotal in shaping the future of our organisation.
