Contracts and Administration Manager

Job Description

The Contracts and Administration Manager will oversee contractual, administrative and business-support activities within a primary care organisation. Requirements are likely to include strong experience in contract management, administration, document control, reporting, stakeholder coordination and compliance, ideally within the NHS, primary care or another regulated environment. The successful candidate should be organised, accurate and confident managing deadlines, maintaining records and communicating with clinical, operational and external partners. Expectations include supporting practice management, monitoring contractual obligations, preparing reports, improving administrative processes, handling confidential information appropriately and contributing to efficient, patient-focused services. Strong IT skills, sound judgement and the ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team are important.

Company Info

The Chislehurst Partnership is a primary care organisation serving patients in Chislehurst and the surrounding area of southeast London. As a GP partnership, it typically combines general medical services with practice administration, clinical support and coordination with local NHS services. Its work involves delivering accessible, safe and effective healthcare while meeting NHS contractual, governance and regulatory requirements. The organisation is supported by GPs, nurses, healthcare professionals, reception and administrative colleagues, and practice-management staff. A Contracts and Administration Manager would contribute to the operational side of the partnership by helping maintain effective agreements, records, reporting systems and business processes. The practice is part of the wider NHS primary care network and works with community, hospital and other local healthcare providers to support continuity of care and positive patient outcomes.

Destination Guide

The United Kingdom offers opportunities in healthcare, administration, technology, finance, education, engineering and skilled trades, with London and southeast England generally providing the broadest employment market. British culture is diverse and usually values punctuality, privacy, queueing and clear professional communication. Lifestyle varies from busy city living to quieter towns and rural communities, although housing and transport costs can be high, especially around London. Most overseas workers need a visa before starting employment. The Skilled Worker route normally requires an eligible sponsored role, an approved employer, a certificate of sponsorship and meeting salary and English-language requirements; NHS roles may have specific visa options and discounts. Check current rules with GOV.UK before relocating. New arrivals should budget for rent deposits, travel, healthcare-related charges where applicable, and council tax. The UK has extensive public transport, but commuting costs and availability differ significantly by region.