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Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Contract and Asset Management Lead

The closing date is 19 November 2026

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Job summary

Are you passionate about getting the very best value from digital contracts and ensuring technology assets are well-managed, reliable, and cost-effective? Join us as our Contract and Asset Management Lead and play a key role in shaping the future of our Digital, Data & Technology services.

In this pivotal role, you'll take ownership of our digital contract portfolio, build strong supplier relationships, and ensure assets across the Trust 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.

If you're organised, analytical, and ready to make a big impact in a growing digital function -- we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• 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.

About us

Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

We support flexible working wherever possible, with requests considered on an individual basis taking into account service requirements, operational needs and the requirements of the role.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-8384852CORB7-CAML

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the detailed job description which contains full details, attached to this vacancy. Thank you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the detailed job description which contains full details, attached to this vacancy. Thank you.

Person Specification

Skills, Abilities and Qualifications

Essential

• Degree-level education or equivalent relevant experience with clear evidence of ongoing professional development.
• ITIL Foundation qualification (or equivalent service management certification).
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and influence decision-making.
• Contract management or procurement-related qualification, such as CIPS or Commercial Contract Management.
• Experience using and maintaining asset registers/CMDBs, including lifecycle management and licence compliance.

Desirable

• Advanced ITIL certification (e.g., ITIL Practitioner/Intermediate).

Environment

Essential

• The ability to think outside of the box to provide solutions to challenges

Strategic

Essential

• Demonstrated ability to build strong, positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, showing confidence, diplomacy, and effective communication in a complex organisational environment.
• Proven ability to drive continuous improvement, identifying opportunities for efficiency, value for money, and service enhancement across digital operation
• Evidence of excellent prioritisation and decision-making skills, particularly when balancing competing demands, managing pressure, and working within tight deadlines.

Desirable

• Experience influencing strategic digital decision-making, contributing to organisational planning, governance processes, or service improvement at a system or Trust-wide level.
• Demonstrated ability to lead or shape cultural change, encouraging collaboration, accountability, and positive behaviours across teams.
• Experience working in a politically sensitive and multidisciplinary environment, requiring tact, resilience, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes.

Person Specification

Skills, Abilities and Qualifications

Essential

• Degree-level education or equivalent relevant experience with clear evidence of ongoing professional development.
• ITIL Foundation qualification (or equivalent service management certification).
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and influence decision-making.
• Contract management or procurement-related qualification, such as CIPS or Commercial Contract Management.
• Experience using and maintaining asset registers/CMDBs, including lifecycle management and licence compliance.

Desirable

• Advanced ITIL certification (e.g., ITIL Practitioner/Intermediate).

Environment

Essential

• The ability to think outside of the box to provide solutions to challenges

Strategic

Essential

• Demonstrated ability to build strong, positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, showing confidence, diplomacy, and effective communication in a complex organisational environment.
• Proven ability to drive continuous improvement, identifying opportunities for efficiency, value for money, and service enhancement across digital operation
• Evidence of excellent prioritisation and decision-making skills, particularly when balancing competing demands, managing pressure, and working within tight deadlines.

Desirable

• Experience influencing strategic digital decision-making, contributing to organisational planning, governance processes, or service improvement at a system or Trust-wide level.
• Demonstrated ability to lead or shape cultural change, encouraging collaboration, accountability, and positive behaviours across teams.
• Experience working in a politically sensitive and multidisciplinary environment, requiring tact, resilience, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Associate Director of Customer Relations

Alan Kennealy-Robinson

[email protected]

01183225111

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-8384852CORB7-CAML

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

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