Strategic Digital Contracts & Asset Lead

Royal Berkshire Nhs Foundation Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust in Reading is seeking a Contract and Asset Management Lead to oversee the digital contract portfolio, manage supplier relationships, and ensure assets are tracked, optimised and compliant.

From driving contract performance to modernising how we manage technology estates, you'll be at the centre of delivering safe, efficient, and high-performing digital services that directly support patient care.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of digital contracts, including renewals, performance monitoring, and supplier engagement.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date technology asset register, ensuring full lifecycle oversight from purchase to disposal.
• Monitor contract KPIs, SLAs and supplier performance to ensure value for money and compliance.
• Support procurement processes, business case development, and financial tracking for DDaT-related contracts.
• Drive asset governance, including licence compliance, warranty tracking, refresh planning, and stock control.
• Produce clear, timely reporting on contract performance, asset health, risks and improvement opportunities.
• Work closely with Procurement, Finance, technical teams and other stakeholders to ensure effective contract and asset outcomes.
• Champion continuous improvement across contract and asset management processes, identifying opportunities for cost-savings and efficiency.
• Lead supplier review meetings, ensuring partners deliver to required standards and expectations.
• Provide specialist advice and support to colleagues across DDaT regarding contract, supplier, and asset management.

Job description

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust in Reading is seeking a Contract and Asset Management Lead to oversee the digital contract portfolio, manage supplier relationships, and ensure assets are tracked, optimised and compliant.

From driving contract performance to modernising how we manage technology estates, you'll be at the centre of delivering safe, efficient, and high-performing digital services that directly support patient care.