Digital Business Manager & Commercial Lead, Band 8a

Job summary

The Digital Business Manager and Commercial Lead is responsible for supporting the business, commercial and governance functions of the Digital, Technology & Insights directorate. The post holder will lead key aspects of business planning, budget and capital programme coordination, supplier and contract management, and procurement support to ensure services are well governed, financially robust and aligned to Trust priorities.

The role works closely with senior digital leaders, corporate support functions, clinical and operational colleagues, and external suppliers to provide commercial oversight and business management support across a complex digital portfolio. This includes contributing to business case development, monitoring supplier performance and service level agreements, coordinating procurement activity, and supporting delivery of service efficiencies and capital investment programmes.

The post holder will be expected to work with a high degree of autonomy, applying specialist knowledge and sound judgement to support effective decision-making, service resilience and continuous improvement. The role also includes participation in digital on-call arrangements and support to business continuity and major incident response as required.

Main duties of the job

- Management of Digital annual business planning activities.

- Management of the Digital, Technology & Insights (DTI) Capital Programme in support of the Chief Digital & Analytics Officer (Deputy CDIO) and Senior Leadership Team

- Lead the strategic management of DTI service SLAs and supplier contracts, ensuring best value and performance.

- Support the DTI SLT in the delivery of service efficiencies.

- Responsible for the delegated service management of DTI procurement activities outside the scope of the central Procurement department

- Link between DTI and Procurement teams for the provision of procurement and commercial advice.

- Link between DTI and Procurement teams to ensure that consistent professional standards are adhered to

- Ensure effective Digital business and supplier management.

- Provide assurance that the DTI aspects of procurement processes are compliant with Trust and regulatory standards.

- Participate in digital on-call rotas, providing senior cover for critical business service matters.

- Engage with internal stakeholders, external partners and suppliers to foster collaboration and shared outcomes.

- Maintain strong oversight and quality management of all supplier and commercial relationships.

- Lead NHS and independent benchmarking activity and undertake analysis to identify opportunities, supporting the development of new strategies and service improvements.

About us

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the Southwest region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Details

Date posted

29 June 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year (pa pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-26-T0429

Job locations

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

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