Contract Manager (Cyber Security)
Job summary
This is a new role for the London Ambulance Service, which recognises that the Trust needs to build capacity and capability to develop and deliver effective contract management assurance including supplier assurance in relation to data protection, information governance and cyber security.The post-holder will lead and support the development of robust and secure cyber supply chain and contract management practices, ensuring that suppliers operate to appropriate security and develop robust governance standards.
Main duties of the job
They will develop and embed standard approaches and best practice principles to contract management, supplier assurance, and data and cyber risk oversight across the Trust, working closely with Procurement, IT Risk, Governance and Cyber colleagues to ensure that contractual arrangements support business continuity and minimise risk from third-party systems or data handling.The post holder's main responsibility is to implement, own and manage a Cyber Security Contract Management strategy for key contracts.
About us
Our strategy 2023-2028 outlines how we plan to achieve this, and is centred upon three missions focused on:
- Our care- delivering outstanding emergency and urgent care whenever and wherever needed.
- Our organisation- being an increasingly inclusive, well-led and highly skilled organisation people are proud to work for.
- Our London- using our unique pan-London position to contribute to improving the health of the capital.
To achieve these three missions we have set ourselves 50 commitments to deliver over the next five years. In developing these ambitious commitments, we have engaged extensively both inside our organisation, with our partners and with our patients, and we have analysed population trends and horizon scanned the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the attached job description which will show the full list of the roles and responsibilities of this role.
Person Specification
Experience
- In depth understanding of contract law & application of contract terms
- In depth understating of 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 pres ence with stakeholders with the ability network confidently and build productive relationships across a complex organisation.
- Documentation and report writing
- Advanced keyboard skill 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 ar rangements.
- 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 regu lated environments.
Qualifications, Accreditations, Education
- Educated to degree-level qualification or equivalent level of relevant experience in a similar role
- Post graduate qualification and/or training and CPD or equivalent ex perience
- Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) qualification or equivalent Contract Management qualifications (e.g. CPCM, CCM)
- Project Management Qualification e.g Prince2 qualification Practi tioner level
- GRC Professional Certification e.g. GRCP or relevant experience in a similar role
Knowledge and Skills
- 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 / Pro gramme 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 di verse audiences
- Highly effective communication skills - must be able to articulate com plex 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, sys tems 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.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Address
London Ambulance Service HQ
220 Waterloo Road
London
SE1 8SD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.londonambulance.nhs.uk/