Contracts Officer

Job Overview

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Contracts Officer to join their team in Wigan, England. This entry-level role involves supporting the efficient management of contracts, ensuring compliance and contributing to the effective operation of services within the NHS Foundation Trust.

Company Overview

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is the provider of acute hospital services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding area. We provide district general hospital services for the local population of over 318,000. Our specialist orthopaedic services are offered to a much wider regional, national and international catchment area. There are 4,658 members of staff and over 500 volunteers who all play their part in delivering high quality, safe and effective patient care from the following sites: • Royal Albert Edward Infirmary – Our main district general hospital site, located in central Wigan that hosts our Accident and Emergency Department • Wrightington Hospital – A specialist centre of orthopaedic excellence • Leigh Infirmary – An outpatient, diagnostic and treatment centre • Thomas Linacre Centre – A dedicated outpatient centre in central Wigan • WWL Eye Unit – A specialist Ophthalmology unit at Boston House in central Wigan. We continue to demonstrate considerable success in improving quality. Mission, Vision and Strategy: Service quality remains a key factor that influences patient choice when selecting a care provider and is, therefore, vital to our continued success as a Trust. Following discussions with staff, our Council of Governors and patients, we have adopted a mission, vision and strategy that reflect our strong commitment to quality: • Mission ‘To provide the best quality healthcare for all our patients’ • Vision ‘To be in the top 10% for everything we do’ • Strategy ‘To be safe, effective and caring’. Patient safety always remains our highest priority of all.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Market Competitive
• Job Type: Contract
• Experience: No Experience / Fresh
• Qualifications: None / Open to all applicants

Key Responsibilities

• Support the negotiation, drafting, and management of contracts.
• Ensure compliance with contractual terms, policies, and public sector regulations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date contract records and documentation.
• Assist in the procurement process for goods, services, and works.
• Liaise effectively with internal departments and external suppliers regarding contract matters.
• Prepare reports on contract performance, expenditure, and compliance as required.

Requirements

• Strong organizational and administrative skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and task management.
• An interest in public sector contracting or healthcare administration.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work within a leading NHS Foundation Trust.
• Contribute to delivering high-quality healthcare services to the community.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative team working environment.
• Access to NHS pension scheme and other public sector employee benefits.
• Opportunities for career growth within the wider NHS system.