Deputy Head of Contracting and Performance

The closing date is 06 July 2026

The Contracting and Performance Team is recruiting a Deputy Head of Contracting and Performance on a 2-year fixed term, part-time job share basis (0.6 x WTE). The successful candidate will share the Deputy Head role with an existing member of staff working 0.4 x WTE, providing continuity, resilience, and additional capacity for the team at a key time for the Trust.

The Contracting and Performance function sits at the heart of how NEAS plans, delivers, and assures high-quality services. As Deputy Head of the team, you will support the Head of Contracting and Performance to ensure robust contracting and sub-contracting arrangements, strong performance oversight, and effective collaboration with operational and corporate leaders across the Trust and wider health system.

You will play a key role in ensuring that NEAS is able to demonstrate delivery against contractual...