Hybrid Digital Contracts & Licensing Lead

Tewv; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Digital Commercial Manager to lead contracts and software licensing, ensuring value for money and high service quality. The role focuses on digital and data contract management, market routes, and supplier relationships within a healthcare NHS setting.

The post holder will oversee procurement processes, monitor team performance, and collaborate with product experts and customers to drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Educated to Masters Level or equivalent in IT, Business or Finance.
• Contract Management qualification or equivalent experiential learning and willingness to work towards in agreed timescale
• Qualification with the International Association for Contract Management (IACCM)
• Government Commercial College Contract Management accreditation
• CIPS Qualification

Responsibilities

• Ensure robust contractual agreements and performance standards with third-party suppliers and that these are monitored for best value and service.
• Monitor the performance of the Digital and Data contracts management team and optimize resource use.
• Build positive working relationships between the Trust and external service suppliers.
• Procure and actively manage contracts proactively and highlight anticipated future changes.

Skills

Influencing skills

Negotiation

Relationship management

Pressure tolerance

Education

Master's degree or equivalent in IT, Business or Finance

Contract Management qualification

IACCM certification

Govt. contract management accreditation

CIPS qualification

Job description

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Digital Commercial Manager to lead contracts and software licensing, ensuring value for money and high service quality. The role focuses on digital and data contract management, market routes, and supplier relationships within a healthcare NHS setting.

The post holder will oversee procurement processes, monitor team performance, and collaborate with product experts and customers to drive improvements.