Job overview

We have a fantastic new opportunity in our Finance team!

As our Head of Contracts, you will be responsible for all aspects of contracting for Sirona and will lead the small contracting department to ensure all aspects of contract management are effective 

This is a key corporate post, working closely with senior managers and ensuring we have appropriate contracts in place to support all income. You will also lead on issuing tenders for the company where we procure goods and services.

Sirona aims to be the trusted provided of community health and social care – providing excellence in everything we do. As well as looking for someone who has contract experience with potentially a CIPS qualification we are looking for someone who is willing to make a difference. We want you to take it personally - bringing all your skills and expertise to support the success of a company that provides quality services and adds social value by investing in its staff and the community it serves.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible for ensuring that all income contracts within Sirona have correct legal documentation drawn up against them, and that finance colleagues are informed of the correct payments against them.
• To ensure that all contracts are in place to reflect income received.
• Provide professional guidance and supervision to members of Sirona as required.
• To plan and organise own work schedule to ensure that activities are completed within agreed timescales to deliver an effective and efficient service. 
• Engage with senior managers, appropriate clinicians and finance staff in regular internal contract review meetings 
• Adhere to, and contribute to the development of, a process and timetable for contract monitoring and performance management
• To manage the day-to-day relationships and communication with a range of commissioners and providers, and initiate formal review meetings to ensure that all contractual issues are raised and resolved promptly and effectively.

Working for our organisation

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health – England’s largest provider of Adult’s and Children’s Community Services and we’d love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days’ annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme – just a glimpse of the benefits you’ll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different – we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.