Head of Contracting X4

We are seeking a Head of Contracting X4 to join our team at South West London Integrated Care Board. This strategic commissioning development opportunity offers four 8c Head of Contracting roles within the SWL Commissioning Contracting Team.

The successful candidates will lead the development of their assigned contracting portfolio across SWL, including host roles for hosted SWL NHS Trusts, associate NHS contracts, and Voluntary and Independent Sector Providers.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and review approaches to contracting and commissioning healthcare services in SWL
• Establish effective methodologies that deliver the needs and requirements of the Strategic Commissioning strategy
• Provide expert contracting advice to support the ICB in effective commissioning of all services
• Support the development of contract management expertise in the ICB

Requirements:

• Educated to master's level or equivalent experience
• Significant experience as a senior NHS commissioner and/or contracts manager
• In-depth understanding of NHS policy, contract levers, and funding mechanisms
• Strong negotiation and communication skills

This is a permanent, full-time role with a salary range of £85,641 to £97,746 per annum.

The closing date for applications is 24 November 2026, with interviews scheduled between 9-11 December 2026.

Job Summary

The Head of Contracting X4 role is a strategic commissioning development opportunity within the SWL Commissioning Contracting Team. You will lead the development of your assigned contracting portfolio, including host roles for hosted SWL NHS Trusts, associate NHS contracts, and Voluntary and Independent Sector Providers.

Main Duties of the Job

• Develop the needs of the contracting portfolio across SWL
• Establish appropriate and effective approaches and methodologies
• Develop and review the approach to contracting and commissioning healthcare services in SWL

About Us

South West London Integrated Care Board was established on 1 July 2022 as part of the South West London Integrated Care System. We are a partnership of organisations working together to plan and deliver joined-up health and care services.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the SWL Commissioning and Contract team
• Establish effective approaches and methodologies
• Provide expert contracting advice to support the ICB

Person Specification

• Qualifications: Master's level or equivalent experience
• Experience: Senior NHS commissioner and/or contracts manager
• Skills: Negotiation, communication, and contract management

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: £85,641 to £97,746 per annum
• Permanent, full-time role