Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced commercial leader to join the Pathology Business Unit as Head of Commercial Contract Lead.
The post holder will provide strategic leadership and expert oversight of complex outsourced pathology contracts across Hertfordshire and West Essex, ensuring robust governance, contractual compliance, sustainable financial performance and value for money.
The role will lead the management of the Pathology Services Agreement, Laboratory Services Agreement and Trust Services Agreement, acting as the principal commercial contact for the Contracting Authorities.
Responsibilities include managing contractual performance and remedies; analysing activity, workload, pay and non-pay expenditure; explaining financial variances; supporting annual planning and forecasting; identifying and mitigating commercial, financial and service risks; and ensuring compliance with national, Trust, clinical and corporate governance requirements.
The successful candidate will bring strong strategic leadership, negotiation, analytical and stakeholder-management skills, with experience of managing high-value contracts and delivering transformation and financial improvement.
This is a 24-month fixed-term or secondment opportunity, working 37.5 hours per week.
The role will be based at Watford Hospital, with travel across Trust and partner sites as required.
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work-life balance.