Contract Manager (Connect to Work) - CMB1951e

Cumberland Council; Penrith; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Penrith is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee the Connect to Work programme. This role requires strong skills in contract negotiation and stakeholder management. The ideal candidate has experience in managing contracts and ensuring compliance with legislation. This is a temporary full-time position with a salary range of £45,091 - £46,142 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing contracts in a governmental or organizational setting.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end management of contracts within the Connect to Work programme.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and manage risks.
• Build relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Compliance knowledge

Job description

Job details Job reference REQ00000018710 Date posted 25/07/2025 Application closing date 12/08/2025 Location PENRITH Salary £45,091 - £46,142 per annum Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Contract Manager (Connect to Work) - CMB1951e Job description

Location: Penrith with home-working

Salary: £45,091 - £46,142 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Temporary

About This Opportunity

Connect to Work is a new supported employment programme that forms a key part of the governments Get Britain Working strategy. Councils in Cumbria are receiving funding from the Department of Work and Pensions to develop and launch a Cumbria-wide programme to support people into work. To ensure Connect to Work is a success, we are building a new team to drive programme mobilisation and live-running.

We are a looking for a Contract Manager to oversee the end-to-end management of contracts within the Connect to Work programme. You will ensure compliance, manage risk and optimise contact values while working closely with a number of different stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and negotiate relevant contracts, variations and extensions, ensuring they align with strategic and operational objectives including Enterprising Cumbria, Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council.
• Ensure all contracts comply with relevant legislation.
• Support Procurement teams with commercial input and contract terms.
• Manage renewals, variations and disputes.
• Track all contract deliverables, milestones, financial obligations and KPIs.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  
  

This role is available on an Initial 3 year fixed-term basis.

Who Were Looking For

Were looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.

Were also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.

Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Isobel Brown by email at

Guaranteed Interviews

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

• Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
• Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces
  
  

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments

Were dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Thats why were a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing . While adjustments arent always guaranteed, well always listen and well try our best to accommodate your needs.

Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions.

Application and Interview information

• Closing date: 12th August 2025
• Interview date:26th August 2025
  
  

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If youre interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.

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