Job Title – Contracts Manager

Location – Birmingham

Hours of Work – 9am – 5.30pm Monday to Friday

Salary – £35,000 – £40,000

Optical Express is a provider of ophthalmology services including laser eye surgery, cataract surgery and lens replacement surgery in the United Kingdom and Europe. For over 34 years, millions of patients have trusted Optical Express with their eye care. We are focused on delivering exceptional patient care, outstanding clinical outcomes and continued investment in our people and technology.

Following the acquisition of the Sk;n clinics and The Harley Medical Group, we are looking to widen the scope of our services to NHS patients.

As part of this continued growth, we are looking to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager, who will be responsible for interactions with key decision makers at the NHS, for example within Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) in England and Health Boards in other areas of the UK.

Key Responsibilities

developing & maintaining contractual relationships with ICBs in England (plus comparative bodies in other jurisdictions) to deliver dermatological services for patients in the local area maintaining strong relationships with bodies where contracts are held, seeking to offer additional support & ensure contractual obligations are met co-ordinate and project management of the development of new processes to fulfil contractual obligations respond to tender opportunities and project manage support required from across the business in order to be able return the best possible tender response, aiming to win new business develop new systems to support the business with tenders & contractual responsibilities e.g. tender library attend key strategic meetings with partner organisations to work for mutual benefit & ensure business is appraised of new strategy & central government directive

Experience & Knowledge

Experience of working within a multi-site clinical environment and knowledge of NHS policy landscape would be advantageous however is not essential. Previous experience of working in an aesthetics or an ophthalmic environment would be beneficial. Business to Business contract management within a healthcare setting.

What’s in it for you?

Rewarding Salary & benefits 29 Days annual leave Free or discounted optical products/procedures

Company Pension