Salary: £44,075 – £48,226
Hours: 36.25 hours per week (flexible and part time options considered)
Contract: Permanent
Location: GMCA – Tootal Building, Manchester (Hybrid)
Advert closing date: 07th June 2026
Your role:
We have an exciting opportunity in our Performance and Contracts Management Team within Education, Work and Skills. We are looking for a Performance and Contracts Manager who will be responsible for the performance reporting and contract management of a range of Adult Skills Funded provisions. This is an exciting time to join the organisation where you can influence the lives of GM residents accessing skills and employment opportunities across the city region.
The role is well suited to someone who enjoys developing and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders through provision implementation, delivery and closure with a strong performance and contract management focus. Ensuring contractual requirements are achieved resulting in successful delivery of high-quality provision whilst encouraging innovation within Skills and Employment System.
About you:
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual able to manage several high value contracts and grants at any one point. They will be an experienced and driven individual that can generate alternative options and develop practical solutions. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a must; you will effectively liaise with a range of people and services at all levels. We are looking for:
- Demonstrable experience of delivering contracts and grant agreements including tracking performance, managing difficult conversations and complying performance and financial tracking documents.
- Strongly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels.
- A proven ability to build strong, trusting relationships that inspire confidence and develop partnerships across the organisation and externally.
- Motivated with ability to prioritise workloads to meet strict deadlines.
- Ability to generate and implement new ideas, alternative options and develop realistic and practical solutions.
If you wish to discuss the role in more detail or have any further questions please contact: Stephanie Simms stephanie.simms@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk
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