Quality and Contracts Manager

£44,075 - £49,282 per annum
Permanent
Full Time
37
County Hall, West Bridgford, NG2 7QP
Hybrid
Competency Framework
Tier 7b
1
TBC
Closing Date
25 January 2026 23:55

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.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.

This vacancy is closed to applications.