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Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust Digital Commercial Manager

The closing date is 30 September 2026

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Job summary

We 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.

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Main duties of the job

To 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 us

We 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.

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

346-CORP-111-26-A

Job locations

Flatts Lane Centre

Normanby

Middlesbrough

TS6 0SZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please 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

Essential

Essential

• Educated to Masters Level or equivalent in a IT, Business or Finance related field
• Contract Management qualification or with equivalent experiential learning and willingness to work towards in agreed timescale

Desirable

• Qualification with the International Association for Contract Management (IACCM)
• Government Commercial College Contract Management accreditation
• CIPS Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of procurement and the various routes to market, has worked on/led a range of procurements
• Significant Experience working with Contract IT management systems
• Experience in Software licensing models and agreements.
• Strong experience in relationship and supplier management

Desirable

• Experience of staff management

Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive knowledge of Contract management processes and techniques
• Good understanding of NHS procurement, NHS Procurement framework and strategy
• Good knowledge of contract lifecycle, including award, variations and termination

Desirable

• Knowledge of public sector procurement frameworks

Skills

Essential

• Excellent influencing and negotiating skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent relationship management, supplier and stakeholder management skills

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Educated to Masters Level or equivalent in a IT, Business or Finance related field
• Contract Management qualification or with equivalent experiential learning and willingness to work towards in agreed timescale

Desirable

• Qualification with the International Association for Contract Management (IACCM)
• Government Commercial College Contract Management accreditation
• CIPS Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of procurement and the various routes to market, has worked on/led a range of procurements
• Significant Experience working with Contract IT management systems
• Experience in Software licensing models and agreements.
• Strong experience in relationship and supplier management

Desirable

• Experience of staff management

Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive knowledge of Contract management processes and techniques
• Good understanding of NHS procurement, NHS Procurement framework and strategy
• Good knowledge of contract lifecycle, including award, variations and termination

Desirable

• Knowledge of public sector procurement frameworks

Skills

Essential

• Excellent influencing and negotiating skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent relationship management, supplier and stakeholder management skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 Sponsorship

Applications 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).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 Sponsorship

Applications 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 details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Flatts Lane Centre

Normanby

Middlesbrough

TS6 0SZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Flatts Lane Centre

Normanby

Middlesbrough

TS6 0SZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Digital Delivery

Lorraine Sellers

[email protected]

07825680335

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

346-CORP-111-26-A

Job locations

Flatts Lane Centre

Normanby

Middlesbrough

TS6 0SZ

United Kingdom

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