Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• In-depth understanding of contract law & application of contract terms
• In depth understating of the UK regulatory framework for cyber security and data protection
• Knowledge of Contract management lifecycle (public sector)
• Project Management within Procurement Programmes or Projects
• Exceptional organisation and planning skills
• Ability to organise self and others to prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines
• Supplier Performance management of strategic contracts including KPI analysis
• Demonstrate experience of developing and maintaining a regular presence with stakeholders with the ability to network confidently and build productive relationships across a complex organisation.
• Documentation and report writing
• Advanced keyboard skills including Excel and (Visual Basic for Applications, pivot tables and macros)
• Experience maintaining supplier records in risk management or GRC tools.
• Experience conducting supplier due diligence, risk assessments, or audits, including evaluating cyber maturity and business continuity arrangements.
• Proven experience of leading complex and/or high value procurement activity on time and within budget.
• Knowledge of relevant standards and frameworks, such as ISO 27001, NCSC guidance, Cyber Essentials, or NHS-specific cyber standards.
• Proven experience in cyber security governance, risk management, or compliance within a large organisation, ideally in healthcare or regulated environments.

Qualifications, Accreditations, Education

Essential

• Educated to degree-level qualification or equivalent level of relevant experience in a similar role
• Postgraduate qualification and/or training and CPD or equivalent experience
• Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) qualification or equivalent Contract Management qualifications (e.g. CPCM, CCM)
• Project Management Qualification e.g. PRINCE2 qualification Practitioner level
• GRC Professional Certification e.g. GRCP or relevant experience in a similar role

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Proven ability to negotiate large value contracts and strong financial acumen
• Strong relationship management skills both with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
• Excellent project management skills preferably in a Project / Programme Management Office (PRINCE2)
• Reporting design and creation.
• Able to exercise judgement and analytical skills in relation to planning and subsequent delivery
• Experience of driving change at different levels
• Proven capabilities in process/problem analysis, challenging existing thinking and generating improvements and solutions
• Excellent presentation skills with the ability to engage and influence diverse audiences
• Highly effective communication skills – must be able to articulate complex technical issues to a wide range of recipients, both written and verbally. Able to communicate technical information at multiple levels
• Awareness of audit and risk management processes
• Proficient in using Procurement and Contract Management IT systems (Atamis or equivalent
• Able to carry out analysis or investigation on behalf of the Procurement department
• Demonstrate an understanding of NHS procurement processes, systems and regulations
• Strong understanding of cyber security principles, risk management, and governance frameworks.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 20 July 2026