About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Joint Digital Business Services Manager - Provisioning to lead the team responsible for sourcing and coordinating technology goods and services across our two Trusts. Based at Haylock House, RCI, Kettering, this Band 7 role offers the opportunity to shape effective purchasing processes, strengthen financial governance and support digital priorities across the group. You will oversee the Digital onboarding process for new technology, maintain accurate financial information and work closely with colleagues and suppliers to deliver a responsive, compliant and customer-focused service. You will also deputise for the Joint Head of Digital Business Services and provide cover across the wider Digital Business Services management function when required.
Main duties of the job
You will provide day-to-day leadership to the Provisioning team, planning and coordinating multiple technology procurement activities across both Trusts. Key responsibilities include ensuring orders comply with procurement legislation and financial controls; monitoring expenditure and producing accurate forecasts; assessing supplier pricing, licensing, warranties, technical compatibility, whole-life costs and service commitments; and resolving complex service or supplier issues. You will line manage staff, support appraisals, supervision, attendance and recruitment processes, and provide training on revised ways of working. We are looking for a confident and collaborative manager with strong analytical, planning, negotiation and communication skills, sound knowledge of procurement and finance, and the ability to build effective relationships, manage change and deliver excellent customer service. Regular travel to other Trust sites, including Leicester, is required.
About us
NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.
NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.
At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.
We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Person Specification
Assessment against Application Form Essential
Meets essential criteria against knowledge and experience Meets essential criteria against behaviours and values
Assessment against Application Form Essential
Meets essential criteria against skills and abilities
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Employer details Employer name Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address RCI, Haylock House
Kettering
NN15 6EY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)