IT Contract Manager

Shape the Commercial Future of Digital Services

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact within one of the UK’s most progressive and forward-thinking public-sector organisations?

This is an opportunity to join a digitally ambitious organisation at the heart of one of the UK’s most dynamic economies, committed to inclusivity, innovation and ensuring public services evolve to meet modern needs.

As IT Contract Manager, you’ll take ownership of the commercial performance of a complex Digital & Technology estate, ensuring value, compliance and supplier accountability across critical services.

• Lead end-to-end IT procurement processes from market engagement through to award
• Ensure compliance with Procurement Act 2023 and PCR 2015
• Oversee the full IT contract lifecycle, including negotiation, performance monitoring and renewal
• Manage supplier performance against KPIs and SLAs
• Resolve contractual issues, variations and disputes
• Maintain and proactively manage the IT contract register
• Work closely with Legal, Finance and Corporate Procurement
• Deliver cost efficiencies, social value and risk mitigation across contracts

You’ll operate with autonomy and visibility, influencing senior stakeholders and protecting commercial interests at every stage.

• 5+ years in IT commercial / contract management within a public-sector or regulated environment
• Strong working knowledge of Procurement Act 2023 and PCR 2015
• Experience managing complex, high-value IT contracts
• Confidence in negotiation and stakeholder challenge
• Strong understanding of contract law principles
• Ability to translate commercial complexity into clear senior-level reporting

• Strategic influence within a digitally ambitious organisation
• Permanent stability with meaningful responsibility
• Hybrid working (2 days onsite)
• Strong pension and public-sector benefits
• Opportunity to shape how Digital procurement is delivered long term

If you want your commercial expertise to genuinely shape how technology services are delivered at scale - this is your opportunity.