Contract Manager Further Education

KM Education Recruitment Ltd; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based recruitment firm is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee a high-profile government contract. Responsibilities include ensuring legal compliance, managing stakeholder relationships, and enhancing contract performance. The role is predominantly remote but requires flexibility for travel. Candidates should have experience in contract management within the further education sector and possess strong communication skills. A full UK driving licence is mandatory.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage, monitor and oversee the client's end-to-end contract process.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate contracts.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Experience in contract management

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Understanding of UK contract law

Job description

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

Job Title: Contract Manager (FurtherEducation)

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 travelன்றி.