Contract Implementation and Compliance Manager

div-job-detail-body">

Apply for job

Job reference:

258257

Salary:

Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466)

Job closing date:

14/09/2026

Job Type:

Senior Managers

Location:

Ayrshire Central Hospital

Employment type:

Fixed-term

Hours Per Week:

36

Job posted date:

31/08/2026

Employer (NHS Board):

NHS Ayrshire & Arran

Department:

• Procurement
• Where to find us
• location_on
• Get directions
• Job Advert

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Contract Compliance and Implementation Manager within our Procurement department based at Ayrshire Central Hospital.

Hours and Shift Pattern:

2x 36 hours - 6 months Fixed Term

1x 36 hours - 12 month Fixed Term

What you will do:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are looking for an experienced Contract Implementation & Compliance Manager to lead on procurement and contracting activity.

This role will have responsibility for delivering numerous, complex contracts, this will include:-

• Managing a large and varied contract portfolio
• Undertaking and managing procurements from identifying a requirement to the awarding of the contract using procurement and sourcing principles
• Analyse and report on a range of subjects including, products, suppliers and tender evaluation
• Organise product trials, analyse product use and supply, investigate savings opportunities and implement and report accordingly
• Maximising cost savings and efficiencies in the contracting and procurement process
• Developing and managing a range of suppliers
• And improving on service delivery through the use of best practiceThis is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and innovative procurement professional.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

• Educated to Degree Level or equivalent level
• Professional/Postgraduate qualification in Purchasing and Supplies, e.g. Diploma of C.I.P.S. or equivalent experience
• Demonstrable experience within the Procurement profession and have worked in an environment where a high level of interface with a diverse range of stakeholders and customers is required.
• Able to evidence a successful track record in Procurement.
• Able to demonstrate a successful track record in change management.
• Evidence of good leadership skills.
• Can demonstrate significant experience working with computerised supply chain systems and extensive IT literacy, involving data analysis and presentation
• Experience gained within a leading edge environment applying best practice procurement and change management processes.
• Experience in leading the delivery of significant economic and service benefits form joint working activities (cross sector/organisation).
• Demonstrable leadership skills.
• Possesses high level data analysis skills. For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Full UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership:

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential to this role.

For an informal discussion regarding the role please contact:

Zoe Fance, Head of Procurement - zoe.fance@aapct.scot.nhs.uk

Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

Please visit here for further information.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.

Additional Information for Candidates

• You should apply for this post by completing the application process on NHS Jobs Scotland.
• DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.
• For help to complete an application on NHS Jobs Scotland, please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
• To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/
• Please note that our correspondence method is by email, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
• Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and your NHS Jobs Scotland account for updates.
• Please contact JobTrain Candidate Support Hub: https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home - for advice and support with any system issues.
• We recommend using the Internet Browser “Google Chrome” or “Microsoft Edge” when using JobTrain.
• Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
• Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a staff member, please ensure you update your NHS Jobs Scotland account profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
• Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.