Contract Support Officer
Location
Bradford BD9 6RJ
Employment Hours
New Jobs
Employment Type
Contract, Contract
Salary
£28,392 - £31,157 a year
Job Highlights
- The Contract Support Officer will manage NHS and non-NHS contracts, coordinating activities and maintaining management systems to achieve financial objectives.
- The ideal candidate will have strong communication, organisational skills, and administrative experience in healthcare contracting or project support.
- This role is based in Bradford, offering full-time hours with a supportive environment for career development in NHS contracting and finance.
Job Requirements/Description
Closing Date: 22.10.26
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 23.10.26
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 11.11.26
The Contract Support Officer will be part of the Contracting Team, supporting the management of a portfolio of NHS and non-NHS contracts. The post holder will provide efficient and effective administrative and project support, helping to coordinate contract activities, maintain contract management systems, support governance processes, and contribute to the delivery of key contractual and financial objectives.
The role will involve working with internal and external stakeholders, supporting meetings, preparing reports and documentation, maintaining accurate contract records, and assisting with contract monitoring activities. You will also have the opportunity to become involved in-service improvement initiatives, contract implementation projects and the development of processes that support effective contract management across the organisation.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in NHS contracting, commissioning support, healthcare finance, or service management, gaining exposure to complex contractual arrangements across a large acute teaching hospital.
The successful candidate will possess excellent communication, organisational and time-management skills and be able to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines.
You should have previous administrative experience and be confident working with a range of stakeholders. Experience of organising meetings, producing meeting notes, maintaining databases, and using Microsoft Office applications is essential. Experience within the NHS, healthcare contracting, project support, or financial monitoring would be advantageous.
The role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to handle confidential information appropriately and the confidence to work independently using initiative whilst contributing effectively as part of a team.
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
We value people
We are one team
We care
We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
The role forms part of the Contracting team which encompasses both the management and facilitation of partner relationships as well as the transactional activities required by the contracting and provider selection process. The post holder will contribute to the development of innovative and efficient contract management processes, supporting the wider use of digital technologies, automation and business intelligence tools to improve service delivery, reporting, information management and administrative efficiency across the Contracting Team.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The Contract Support Officer is responsible for supporting the function through efficient and effective administrative support to an aligned portfolio of contracts with NHS and non-NHS providers delivering services for the population of West Yorkshire. The post holder will also be assigned function specific responsibilities relating to contracting, support the development and implementation of improved digital ways of working, identifying opportunities to streamline administrative processes through the use of Microsoft 365 applications, automation tools and other approved technologies.
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 23.10.26
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 11.11.26
The Contract Support Officer will be part of the Contracting Team, supporting the management of a portfolio of NHS and non-NHS contracts. The post holder will provide efficient and effective administrative and project support, helping to coordinate contract activities, maintain contract management systems, support governance processes, and contribute to the delivery of key contractual and financial objectives.
The role will involve working with internal and external stakeholders, supporting meetings, preparing reports and documentation, maintaining accurate contract records, and assisting with contract monitoring activities. You will also have the opportunity to become involved in-service improvement initiatives, contract implementation projects and the development of processes that support effective contract management across the organisation.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in NHS contracting, commissioning support, healthcare finance, or service management, gaining exposure to complex contractual arrangements across a large acute teaching hospital.
The successful candidate will possess excellent communication, organisational and time-management skills and be able to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines.
You should have previous administrative experience and be confident working with a range of stakeholders. Experience of organising meetings, producing meeting notes, maintaining databases, and using Microsoft Office applications is essential. Experience within the NHS, healthcare contracting, project support, or financial monitoring would be advantageous.
The role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to handle confidential information appropriately and the confidence to work independently using initiative whilst contributing effectively as part of a team.
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
We value people
We are one team
We care
We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
The role forms part of the Contracting team which encompasses both the management and facilitation of partner relationships as well as the transactional activities required by the contracting and provider selection process. The post holder will contribute to the development of innovative and efficient contract management processes, supporting the wider use of digital technologies, automation and business intelligence tools to improve service delivery, reporting, information management and administrative efficiency across the Contracting Team.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The Contract Support Officer is responsible for supporting the function through efficient and effective administrative support to an aligned portfolio of contracts with NHS and non-NHS providers delivering services for the population of West Yorkshire. The post holder will also be assigned function specific responsibilities relating to contracting, support the development and implementation of improved digital ways of working, identifying opportunities to streamline administrative processes through the use of Microsoft 365 applications, automation tools and other approved technologies.
Location
Bradford BD9 6RJ
Employment Hours
New Jobs
Employment Type
Contract, Contract
Salary
£28,392 - £31,157 a year