Senior Operations Manager Band 8a | NHS Salary: £66,274 pro rata Location: Hackney (4/5 days a week onsite)

Duration: 6 Months FTC Role purpose: • Provide additional senior operational leadership during a temporary gap in the divisional management structure. • Oversee the day-to-day management and performance of medical services. • Release capacity for the Divisional Operations Managers to focus on strategic leadership and support the Divisional Operations Director. • Undertake agreed elements of the vacant General Manager portfolio. Key responsibilities: • Directly line-manage and support Service Managers. • Oversee operational performance, patient flow, access targets and service delivery. • Lead and coordinate the division’s DM01 and RTT performance. • Manage operational issues and ensure timely escalation and resolution. • Support delivery of divisional objectives, service improvements and quality programmes. • Monitor compliance with Trust and national standards. • Deliver specific operational and performance-related projects. • Support the Divisional Operations Managers and Divisional Operations Director. • Maintain service resilience, responsiveness and effective operational governance.

About You • Significant senior operational management experience, preferably within the NHS or a complex healthcare environment. • Experience managing clinical services and providing operational oversight across multiple specialties. • Proven line-management experience, including managing and supporting Service Managers.

• Strong knowledge of NHS performance standards, particularly RTT and DM01. • Experience managing patient flow, access performance, operational pressures and escalations. • Evidence of delivering service improvement, performance recovery and quality-improvement programmes.

• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills. • Ability to work autonomously, prioritise competing demands and operate effectively within a changing management structure. •Ability to analyse performance information and translate it into clear operational actions.

• Experience supporting senior divisional leaders and working across multidisciplinary teams.

Assistant Divisional Manager Band 8a | NHS Rate: £38.19 via umbrella Location: Islington (5 days a week onsite)

Duration: Until March 2027 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced operational leader to join a large healthcare organisation in a newly created Assistant Divisional Manager position. This role offers the chance to play a pivotal part in service transformation, operational performance, and the delivery of major organisational programmes within a complex and fast-paced clinical environment Working closely with senior clinical and operational leaders, you will support the development and modernisation of services, lead improvement initiatives, and help deliver strategic objectives while ensuring high-quality patient-centred services. The role will also contribute to significant organisational change projects, including digital transformation and service relocation programmes Key Responsibilities Provide operational leadership across a portfolio of healthcare services Support the delivery of strategic objectives, service transformation, and modernisation programmes Lead and manage improvement projects focused on quality, efficiency, patient experience, and performance Ensure delivery of key operational targets, workforce objectives, and financial performance Develop and implement business cases, service developments, and improvement plans Monitor service activity, performance metrics, and operational risks Manage delegated budgets and support financial planning and cost improvement initiatives Line manage senior administrative staff and promote a high-performance culture Support governance, risk management, patient safety, and quality improvement activities Represent the division at internal and external stakeholder meetings and deputise for senior managers when required About You We are seeking an experienced healthcare operations professional who can demonstrate: Significant operational management experience within the NHS or a comparable healthcare environment Experience managing service performance, workforce planning, and financial resources Strong understanding of healthcare performance targets and service delivery standards Experience leading teams and driving organisational change Excellent analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence clinicians, managers, and external partners Knowledge of governance, quality improvement, risk management, and patient safety frameworks Outstanding communication, presentation, and leadership abilities Essential Requirements Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience Evidence of ongoing professional development Proven experience delivering operational and service improvements in a healthcare setting Experience of budget management and performance management Strong organisational skills and ability to work effectively under pressure

Venn Group are supporting a leading healthcare business in their search for a new Contracts Manager.This is a broad commercial procurement role with responsibility for managing a diverse portfolio of contracts across medical and surgical consumables, clinical services, maintenance, equipment etc Reporting into the Group Head of Procurement, you will take full ownership of contract management activity, supplier performance and tendering processes, while working closely with clinical, operational and finance stakeholders to deliver value for money, mitigate commercial risk and support high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities: Manage a broad portfolio of clinical and non-clinical procurement contracts, including medical consumables, equipment, maintenance and services. Lead tendering, contract negotiations, renewals and supplier selection to deliver strong commercial outcomes. Manage key suppliers, monitoring performance, SLAs, contractual risk and compliance. Partner with senior Finance, Clinical and Operational stakeholders to support procurement activity and major projects. Identify opportunities for cost savings, improved value for money and procurement efficiencies.

Requirements At least 3 years' procurement and contracts management experience within a healthcare organisation. Strong experience across tendering, contract negotiation and supplier management. CIPS or equivalent professional qualification.

Strong commercial awareness with excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.