Digital Contracts Officer - Hybrid Working - Excellent Benefits

ZipRecruiter; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organisation is seeking a Digital Contracts Officer in Liverpool, focused on managing IT and digital contracts while ensuring governance, compliance, and value for money. The role involves collaboration with Legal and Procurement teams, as well as contributing to best practices in governance. Candidates should have experience in contract management and excellent communication skills. This is a hybrid role with 2 days a week in the office.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in IT/digital contract management.
• Strong understanding of software licensing.
• Familiarity with public sector procurement (desirable).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach to governance and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimise the lifecycle of IT and digital contracts, ensuring governance, compliance, and value for money.
• Collaborate with Legal, Procurement, and IT teams on software licensing, supplier relationships, and contract renewals.
• Contribute to the development of governance best practices and financial planning related to digital assets.
• Support alignment of digital services with organisational goals and regional delivery.

Skills

IT/digital contract management

Software licensing

Stakeholder management

Governance and compliance

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

We are partnering with a forward-thinking public sector organisation who are currently looking for a Digital Contracts Officer to join their Digital Services team and support a wide range of projects across the organisation.

In this role, you’ll be at the heart of managing and optimising the lifecycle of IT and digital contracts, ensuring governance, compliance, and value for money across a wide range of services. You’ll work closely with Legal, Procurement, and IT teams to oversee software licensing, supplier relationships, and contract renewals, playing a key role in shaping how digital services are delivered across the region.

You’ll also support the development of governance best practices, contribute to financial planning, and help ensure that digital assets are effectively managed and aligned with organisational goals.

Details

Role: Digital Contracts Officer

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Hybrid – 2 days/week in Liverpool City Centre

Salary: £48,980

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimise the lifecycle of IT and digital contracts, ensuring governance, compliance, and value for money.
• Collaborate with Legal, Procurement, and IT teams on software licensing, supplier relationships, and contract renewals.
• Contribute to the development of governance best practices and financial planning related to digital assets.
• Support alignment of digital services with organisational goals and regional delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in IT/digital contract management.
• Strong understanding of software licensing.
• Familiarity with public sector procurement (desirable).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach to governance and compliance.

Interviews are taking place at short notice. If this sounds like it could be of interest, apply today and one of the team will be in touch to discuss further.