Quality and Contracts Manager

Consortium of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Voluntary and Community Organisations Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional government organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Quality and Contracts Manager to oversee contracts and service agreements. This role involves monitoring performance and ensuring high standards in social care services. Candidates should have a solid understanding of social care legislation and contract management. This position offers opportunities for professional development and career progression within a supportive team environment focused on making a difference for vulnerable adults.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Employee benefits

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of social care legislation and contracting principles.
• Experience in contract management and service evaluation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts and service agreements with external providers.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on contract performance.
• Identify and manage risks, recommending sanctions where necessary.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Understanding of social care legislation

Ability to work independently

Job description

Quality and Contracts Manager role for Nottinghamshire County Council

Managing contracts and service agreements with external providers

Responsibilities include monitoring contract performance and driving continuous improvement

Requires strong understanding of social care legislation and contracting principles

Emphasis on communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills

Opportunities for professional development and career progression

Are you passionate about improving the quality of social care services and ensuring value for money in commissioned contracts? Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking a dedicated Quality and Contracts Manager to join our Adult Social Care and Health team.

About the Role

As a Quality and Contracts Manager, you will play a key role in managing a portfolio of contracts and service agreements with external providers. You'll be responsible for monitoring performance, ensuring high standards of service delivery, and driving continuous improvement across commissioned adult social care services.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the quality and efficiency of commissioned services.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on contract performance.
• Identify and manage risks, recommending actions or sanctions where needed.
• Work collaboratively with partners, including NHS and third sector organisations.
• Support commissioning activities and contribute to tender processes.
• Provide professional advice and guidance to operational teams.
• Promote best practice and continuous improvement in service delivery.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong understanding of social care legislation and contracting principles.
• Experience in contract management, service evaluation, and partnership working.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and safeguarding.
• Full current driving licence.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of vulnerable adults.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Flexible working arrangements and employee benefits.