Senior Digital and Data Contract Manager

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Senior Digital and Data Contract Manager

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Salary: £42,848 - This role attracts an additional allowance of up to £4,000 per annum, depending on level of qualification.

Contract Type: Permanent – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

You will work closely in a small, dynamic team and will be responsible for the end-to-end contract management and continuous improvement of Digital and Data contracts across the entire commercial lifecycle—from pre-procurement planning and market engagement, through procurement in collaboration with the Digital Services & Technology Commercial team, to contract management, performance improvement, benefit realisation, and contract exit.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Managing the mobilisation, onboarding and implementation of contracts with Suppliers
• Managing the strategic relationship with suppliers, including chairing regular contract management relationship meetings
• Reduction and management of commercial risk

Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits:

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
• 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
• Access to the staff discount portal.
• Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
• Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

Find out more about the benefits of working at DfT and its agencies.

About you

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with extensive experience in commercial and contract management, capable of overseeing a diverse portfolio of contracts ranging from large-scale, multi-million-pound agreements to smaller, specialist arrangements. You will bring strong leadership skills to guide and inspire your team, ensuring high performance and effective collaboration.

Excellent organisational abilities are essential, as you will be required to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. As a confident and persuasive communicator, you will be comfortable handling difficult conversations, influencing stakeholders, challenging decisions when necessary, and providing clear direction to support successful outcomes.

The role holder is required to be Membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) qualified or prepared to obtain this qualification post appointment.

If not already held, the role holder will be expected to work towards the Cabinet Office Contract Management Capability Programme – Expert Level when in post.

How to Apply

Read the full job description and apply here

Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 3rd August 2025

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology and Other

• Industries

  Government Administration

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