Wokingham Borough Council
Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Contract Manager
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Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Salary: £52,414 - £57,870 Per Annum, Plus Benefits (Pay award pending)
Location: Wokingham Borough Council, Shute End/Home Working
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week.
DBS Check: No
Closing Date: 23/08/2026 at 23:00
Reference: 712981
We have an excellent opportunity for a DDaT Contract Manager to join our Digital, Data and Technology Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a Full-time, Permanent basis.
As DDaT Contract Manager, you will take lead responsibility for end-to-end lifecycle management of IT contracts, including mobilisation, performance monitoring, renewal, extension, and exit planning. You will act as the strategic lead for key technology suppliers, managing relationships to drive performance, innovation, and continuous improvement while establishing structured supplier governance and resolving disputes effectively.
You will monitor contract spend, budgets, and financial commitments to ensure value for money, identifying cost-saving opportunities and commercial risks across the supplier portfolio. Collaborating with procurement on high-value IT procurements and contributing to business cases, you will ensure contracts comply with Council policies, legal requirements, and audit standards.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated commercial professional with strong experience managing IT or technology-related contracts in a complex organisation to make a meaningful impact on Wokingham Borough Council's digital transformation and service delivery outcomes.
⭐Staff Benefits⭐
Benefits
Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:
- Generous Annual Leave – 31 days annual leave (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- GP Helpline - Available 7 days a week
- Employee Assistance Programme - Including a 24/7 Your Care Helpline
- Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines
- Free Onsite Gym - Located at Shute End Offices, Wokingham
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes - Including Car and Cycle to Work schemes
- Local & Lifestyle Discounts - Save on shopping, entertainment, dining out & more
- Move through Menopause Course
- Sports & Social Group Activities – Including running, football, cricket & more
- Learning & Development Opportunities
- Employee Networks
- And more!
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end lifecycle management of IT contracts, including mobilisation, performance monitoring, renewal, extension, and exit planning.
- Ensure all contracts are actively managed in line with agreed service levels, KPIs, and contractual obligations.
- Act as the strategic lead for key technology suppliers, managing relationships to drive performance, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Monitor and report on supplier performance, customer satisfaction, adherence to security requirements and market intelligence.
- Monitor contract spend, budgets, and financial commitments, ensuring value for money and alignment to approved budgets.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities, efficiencies, and commercial risks across the supplier portfolio.
Candidate Requirements
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience in IT, Commercial Management, or Procurement
- Significant experience managing IT or technology-related contracts in a complex organisation.
- Experience of supplier performance management and commercial negotiations.
- Experience working with procurement processes and public sector frameworks.
- Proficient in methods and techniques for negotiating and managing contracts for the supply of IT products and services.
Our Area
Wokingham Borough Council has recently been ranked 2nd most productive council in England by the Impower Productivity Index, recognising our strong performance and efficient use of public money.
Our Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.
We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.
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Alternatively, to arrange an informal discussion about the role, contact Simon Beasley, Service Manager - Technology and Project Delivery, via Simon.Beasley@wokingham.gov.uk (Strictly no agencies).
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Closing date
Sunday 23rd August 2026 at 11pm
Interview date
TBC
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Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
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