Contract Training Manager

University of Bradford; Bradford; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious UK university seeks a Contract Training Manager to drive business development for externally funded training opportunities. Responsibilities include managing project bids and establishing collaborative education partnerships. The ideal candidate will hold at least a Level 6 qualification, with experience in project management and business relationships. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including generous holiday allowances and a range of family-friendly policies.

Benefits

30 days holiday and 13 statutory days

Family-friendly policies

Great campus facilities

Qualifications

• Essential: Level 6 or equivalent in science, engineering, healthcare.
• Desirable: Level 7 Higher Degree.
• Experience managing CPD programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development for external contract training.
• Support faculties in bidding and contracting processes.
• Manage strategic objectives for contract training programmes.

Skills

Business development

Project management

Setting up collaborative education partnerships

Building and managing business relationships

Education

Level 6 or equivalent

Level 7 Higher Degree (MSc, PhD, MBA)

Job description

Contract Training Manager

Professional Services

Research, Innovation and Engagement

Salary: £48,149 to £55,755 per annum

PostType : Full Time

ContractType : Fixed Term

ClosingDate : Tuesday 16 December 2025

InterviewDate : To be confirmed

Reference : HR0189064

This job is only available to University of Bradford staff. It may be released externally should we not appoint internally.

University of Bradford

At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion. Our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential, has led to us topping the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last two years. Our University Strategy sets out our ambitions for 2025, which we will achieve by using our proud heritage as a springboard and remaining steadfast in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Safeguarding

The University of Bradford is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and Adults at Risk through robust safer recruitment practices.

Directorate

At the University of Bradford, research and innovation drive our ambition to make real‑world impacts such as revolutionising AI for healthcare and society, creating pioneering cancer treatments, and revitalising the regional economy by supporting innovation in local SMEs. Our triple‑crown accredited School of Management and the Bradford‑Renduchintala Enterprise Ecosystem empower students, staff, and our wider community to turn ideas into thriving ventures.

What you will be doing :

• Lead and implement business development activity for the University in connection with regional, national and internationally externally funded contract training opportunities
• Project management, supporting Faculties and Research Institutes on bidding, tendering, planning, IP and contracting of contract training programmes with the support of colleagues
• Identify and manage strategic objectives and improvement projects relating to contract training programmes. Develop, jointly with Academic Quality and Programme Management (AQPM), a University‑wide CPD strategy encompassing accredited and non‑accredited short, funded programmes for in‑work learners.

Qualifications / experience :

• Level 6 or equivalent, or equivalent demonstrable experience in science, engineering or healthcare or related subjects (Essential) Level 7 Higher Degree (MSc, PhD, MBA) (Desirable)
• Experience of setting up and managing collaborative education partnerships for continuing professional development programmes
• Experienced at setting up networks and building and managing business relationships business stakeholders and funding bodies.

Celebrating Diversity – The University of Bradford

At the University of Bradford, we recognise and embrace people that work in diverse ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

In Return we Offer :

• 30 days holiday and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
• Family-friendly policies
• Great campus facilities

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