Business and Contracts Manager

Business and Contracts Manager - Hillingdon Council Skip to main content Vacancies Hillingdon Council Jobs Vacancies 0 Saved Jobs Log in to your account Login with Facebook Login with LinkedIn Or Email Address: Email Address is a required field Password: Password is a required field Remember username * Required Login Forgot Password? Register for an account 0 Saved Jobs Log in Log in to your account Login with Facebook Login with LinkedIn Or Email Address: Email Address is a required field Password: Password is a required field Remember username * Required Login Forgot Password? Register Hillingdon Council Jobs Business and Contracts Manager Posted on 13 October 2026 Save job Apply Closing date: 08 November 2026 Department Digital & Intelligence/ IT Department is a required field Salary £49,590 - £53,919 per annum Vacancy type Permanent Hours per week 36 Home Vacancies Business and Contracts Manager About the role Help Shape the Future of Technology Services at Hillingdon Are you an experienced commercial, contract management or business professional looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact across a large and diverse technology portfolio? Hillingdon Council is seeking a Business & Contracts Manager to lead contract management activities that underpin the delivery of critical technology services across the organisation. This newly established role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of Technology Services, managing a substantial portfolio of suppliers, contracts and budgets that support essential services including Housing, Social Care, Education, Planning, Finance and Corporate Services. As a key member of the Application Development and Support Team, you will help ensure the Council maximises value from its technology investments while maintaining strong governance, compliance and supplier performance. You will be responsible for: Leading the management and governance of the Technology contract portfolio. Managing supplier relationships and monitoring contract performance to ensure service delivery and value for money. Developing and maintaining the Corporate Services Contracts Register and contract renewal programme. Supporting procurement activities, market engagement exercises and tender processes. Supporting the monitoring of technology budgets, expenditure, forecasts and financial performance. Preparing business cases, governance reports and approval documentation. Identifying commercial opportunities, efficiencies and savings. Supporting Procurement Services in ensuring compliance with procurement legislation, contract standing orders and corporate governance requirements. Providing performance reporting and management information to senior stakeholders. Supporting major technology, digital and transformation programmes through effective commercial planning and contract management. About You We are looking for a well organised, commercially aware and proactive professional who can build effective relationships with suppliers, stakeholders and colleagues across the Council. You will ideally have: Significant experience in contract, supplier or commercial management. Experience of budget monitoring, financial management and business planning. Knowledge of procurement processes, contract governance and compliance requirements. Strong analytical, reporting and problem-solving skills. Experience of developing business cases, reports and governance documentation. Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills. The ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex and fast-paced environment. Experience within local government, technology services or a regulated environment would be advantageous. Why Join Us? At Hillingdon, you will: Play a key role in delivering the Council's technology, digital and transformation ambitions. Influence significant technology investments and strategic supplier partnerships. Work with a broad range of stakeholders across the organisation. Help drive servic