Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Contract Manager

Wokingham-Borough-Council; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 52,414 - 57,870; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

GP Helpline

Employee Assistance Programme

Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines

Free Onsite Gym

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Local & Lifestyle Discounts

Move through Menopause Course

Sports & Social Group Activities

And more!

Job summary

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking a Digital, Data and Technology Contract Manager to lead end-to-end lifecycle management of IT contracts, from mobilisation to exit planning. You will drive supplier performance, governance, and value for money while ensuring compliance with council policies and public sector frameworks.

The role offers a permanent, full-time position with home-working options and a generous range of employee benefits, joining a high-performing DDaT team delivering digital

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in IT, Commercial Management, or Procurement.
• Significant experience managing IT or technology-related contracts in a complex organisation.
• Experience of supplier performance management and commercial negotiations.
• Experience working with procurement processes and public sector frameworks.
• Proficient in methods and techniques for negotiating and managing contracts for the supply of IT products and services.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end lifecycle management of IT contracts, including mobilisation, performance monitoring, renewal, extension, and exit planning.
• Ensure all contracts are actively managed in line with agreed service levels, KPIs, and contractual obligations.
• Act as the strategic lead for key technology suppliers, managing relationships to drive performance, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor and report on supplier performance, customer satisfaction, adherence to security requirements and market intelligence.
• Monitor contract spend, budgets, and financial commitments, ensuring value for money and alignment to approved budgets.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, efficiencies, and commercial risks across the supplier portfolio.

Skills

Supplier performance management

Commercial negotiations

Procurement processes

Public sector frameworks

IT/technology contract management

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent IT/Commercial Management/Procurement

Job description

Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Contract Manager

Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Salary: £52,414 - £57,870 Per Annum, Plus Benefits (Pay award pending)
Location: Wokingham Borough Council, Shute End/Home Working
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week.
DBS Check: No
Closing Date: 23/08/2026 at 23:00
Reference: 712981

We have an excellent opportunity for a DDaT Contract Manager to join our Digital, Data and Technology Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a Full-time, Permanent basis.

As DDaT Contract Manager, you will take lead responsibility for end-to-end lifecycle management of IT contracts, including mobilisation, performance monitoring, renewal, extension, and exit planning. You will act as the strategic lead for key technology suppliers, managing relationships to drive performance, innovation, and continuous improvement while establishing structured supplier governance and resolving disputes effectively.

You will monitor contract spend, budgets, and financial commitments to ensure value for money, identifying cost-saving opportunities and commercial risks across the supplier portfolio. Collaborating with procurement on high-value IT procurements and contributing to business cases, you will ensure contracts comply with Council policies, legal requirements, and audit standards.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated commercial professional with strong experience managing IT or technology-related contracts in a complex organisation to make a meaningful impact on Wokingham Borough Council's digital transformation and service delivery outcomes.

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

Generous Annual Leave – 31 days annual leave (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays

GP Helpline - Available 7 days a week

Employee Assistance Programme - Including a 24/7 Your Care Helpline

Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines

Free Onsite Gym - Located at Shute End Offices, Wokingham

Salary Sacrifice Schemes - Including Car and Cycle to Work schemes

Local & Lifestyle Discounts - Save on shopping, entertainment, dining out & more

Move through Menopause Course

Sports & Social Group Activities – Including running, football, cricket & more

And more!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end lifecycle management of IT contracts, including mobilisation, performance monitoring, renewal, extension, and exit planning.
• Ensure all contracts are actively managed in line with agreed service levels, KPIs, and contractual obligations.
• Act as the strategic lead for key technology suppliers, managing relationships to drive performance, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor and report on supplier performance, customer satisfaction, adherence to security requirements and market intelligence.
• Monitor contract spend, budgets, and financial commitments, ensuring value for money and alignment to approved budgets.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, efficiencies, and commercial risks across the supplier portfolio.

Candidate Requirements

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in IT, Commercial Management, or Procurement Significant experience managing IT or technology-related contracts in a complex organisation.
• Experience of supplier performance management and commercial negotiations.
• Experience working with procurement processes and public sector frameworks.
• Proficient in methods and techniques for negotiating and managing contracts for the supply of IT products and services.

Our Area:

Wokingham Borough Council has recently been ranked 2nd most productive council in England by the Impower Productivity Index, recognising our strong performance and efficient use of public money.

Our Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

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