Contract Manager (Further Education)

KM Education Recruitment Ltd; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-wide recruitment agency is looking for a Contract Manager (Further Education) who will lead the management of a major government contract. This role involves ensuring legal compliance, managing stakeholder relationships, and overseeing performance reviews. Candidates must have experience in contract management within the further education sector, possess strong negotiation and communication skills, and be flexible with travel. The position offers predominantly remote working and a salary of up to £55,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract management within the further education sector.
• Ability to draft and negotiate contracts.
• Proficient in managing SLAs and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead management of a high-profile government contract.
• Ensure legal and contractual compliance.
• Build relationships with stakeholders for smooth delivery.

Skills

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Performance management

Communication skills

Job description

KM Recruitment is a specialist UK‑wide recruiter for the Skills and Employability sectors.

Job Title

Contract Manager (Further Education)

Location

Predominantly remote working – Must be flexible with travel as required

Salary

Up to £55,000 (Depending on skills and experience)

Type

Full time, Permanent

Duties

We are seeking a Contract Manager to lead the management of a high‑profile government contract, ensuring legal and contractual compliance, strong stakeholder engagement, effective performance management, and close collaboration with operational teams. You will be responsible for the effective management of a major government contract,

• Manage, monitor and oversee our client's end‑to‑end contract process; ensuring it is compliant with legal, regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Prepare, review and negotiate contracts – including statements of work, T s & C s, service level agreements, and key performance indicators.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring smooth contractual delivery.
• Undertake contract performance reviews, identify potential risks or areas for improvement, and recommend solutions.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance contract performance and cost effectiveness.
• Create and present performance reports, and other contractual documents to stakeholders, ensuring timely and accurate updates on contract progress.

Essential Criteria

• Must have experience of working within a similar Contract Management position, within the further education sector.
• Experience of contract drafting interpretation and negotiation.
• Experience in managing SLAs, KPIs and complex performance reporting.
• Understanding of UK contract law, regulations and compliance requirements.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills (written and verbal).
• Full, clean, UK driving licence with own vehicle.
• Must be flexible with travel.

Please note

KM Recruitment receive a high number of applications for each role advertised and although we would like to we are not always able to deliver feedback to unsuccessful candidates. If you have not been contacted within 4 days then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you for your interest and keep an eye on our website for future opportunities.