Digital Commercial Manager

Job summaryWe are seeking an experienced Digital Commercial Manager to lead and oversee the Trust's Digital and Data Contracts and software licence agreement function, ensuring; the best fit with Trust requirements, value for money and a high quality of service provision.The postholder will act as the lead expert for the Trust on Digital and Data contracts management, procurement process and routes to market and software licence agreements.This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position.Visit duties of the jobTo ensure that there are robust contractual agreements and performance standards are in place with all third-party suppliers and that these are monitored on a regular basis, ensuring that the best value and service is achieved from the contracts.To
monitor the performance of the Digital and Data contracts management team, ensuring that there is best use of its resources to provide the most efficient service to the Trust. This will involve working closely with product experts within the Digital and Data department and customers to determine trends in performance and areas for service improvement.To build positive working relationships between the Trust and its external service suppliers.To procure and actively manage contracts proactively and highlight anticipated future changes.About usWe are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust,
everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.DetailsDate posted05 November 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary
57,528 to 64,750 a year, Job responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.The Digital and Data services department enjoys hybrid working - the successful postholder will be required to spend at least 40% of their working time office based.This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.Person Specification

EssentialEducated to Masters level for example: Contract Management qualification or equivalent experiential learning gained through relevant practical experience in contract management, commercial management, procurement or a related field. Where an applicant does not hold an appropriate contract-management qualification but otherwise demonstrates the required equivalent experience - below, they must be willing to work towards an agreed relevant qualification within 24 months of appointment.DesirableQualification with the International Association for Contract Management (IACCM)Government Commercial College Contract Management accreditationCIPS Qualification, EssentialAnd postholder has equivalent work experience gained in an IT, NHS, Public sector, Business or Finance related field includingSignificant experience of procurement and the various routes to market, has worked on/led a range of procurements.Significant Experience working with Contract IT management systemsSignificant Experience of financial management including budget monitoring and cost benefit analysisSignificant experience of contract management and working with contracts across a range of suppliers, interpreting terms and conditions

Other Experience/Knowledge

EssentialExperience in Software licensing models and agreements.Strong experience in relationship and supplier managementSuccessful experience of creating and developing strategy, processes, standards, policies and proceduresDemonstrablesignificant knowledge inthe following areas:Extensiveknowledge of Contract management processes and techniquesGood understanding of NHS procurement, NHS Procurement framework and strategyGood understanding of the National Digital Information Strategy and how this impacts Trust Digital and Data requirementsDesirableUse of Service improvement methodologies to drive continuous improvementExperience of Stakeholder management at all levelsExperience of staff management
Person Specification

Essential

EssentialEducated to Masters level for example: Contract Management qualification or equivalent experiential learning gained through relevant practical experience in contract management, commercial management, procurement or a related field. Where an applicant does not hold an appropriate contract-management qualification but otherwise demonstrates the required equivalent experience - below, they must be willing to work towards an agreed relevant qualification within 24 months of appointment.DesirableQualification with the International Association for Contract Management (IACCM)Government Commercial College Contract Management accreditationCIPS Qualification, EssentialAnd postholder has equivalent work experience gained in an IT, NHS, Public sector, Business or Finance related field includingSignificant experience of procurement and the various routes to market, has worked on/led a range of procurements.Significant Experience working with Contract IT management systemsSignificant Experience of financial management including budget monitoring and cost benefit analysisSignificant experience of contract management and working with contracts across a range of suppliers, interpreting terms and conditions, EssentialExperience in Software licensing models and agreements.Strong experience in relationship and supplier managementSuccessful experience of creating and developing strategy, processes, standards, policies and proceduresDemonstrablesignificant knowledge inthe following areas:Extensiveknowledge of Contract management processes and techniquesGood understanding of NHS procurement, NHS Procurement framework and strategyGood understanding of the National Digital Information Strategy and how this impacts Trust Digital and Data requirementsDesirableUse of Service improvement methodologies to drive continuous improvementExperience of Stakeholder management at all levelsExperience of staff managementDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any
previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)., Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas
applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameTees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation TrustAddressFlatts Lane CentreNormanbyMiddlesbroughTS6 0SZUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameTees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation TrustAddressFlatts Lane CentreNormanbyMiddlesbroughTS6 0SZUnited KingdomEmployer's website