Contracts & Governance Manager

Loughborough College; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in England is seeking a Governance and Contracts Manager to lead a small team. Responsibilities include managing compliance of contracts and overseeing complaints and data protection. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills, with knowledge of operational contracting activities. The role offers a competitive benefits package with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

A competitive pension scheme

On-site parking

Subsidised nursery fees

Up to 25 days annual leave

CPD opportunities

Well-being hours

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of operational and legal contracting activities is essential.
• Experience with Further Education subcontracting rules will be advantageous.
• Must demonstrate the ability to interpret specialised data.

Responsibilities

• Manage tracking, monitoring, and compliance of all contracted provisions.
• Oversee the team handling complaints, appeals, and data protection issues.
• Support the College's governance functions.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving ability

Job description

The Leicestershire College is seeking an experienced Governance and Contracts Manager to lead a small team, reporting to the Director of Governance & Legal Services.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the tracking, monitoring, and compliance of all college 'contracted' provisions, including subcontracting-in, subcontracting-out, all commercial contracts, HE, International, and Apprenticeship contracts.

Additionally, they will manage the newly merged team handling complaints, appeals, and data protection issues, while supporting the College's governance functions.

Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership skills, be target-driven, and self-motivated. A detailed knowledge of operational and legal contracting activities is essential, as the role involves interpreting specialised data and problem-solving daily. Experience with Further Education subcontracting rules will be advantageous.

The role requires excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to work closely with staff at all levels.

The College values diversity and inclusion, actively promoting a diverse community and encouraging applications from under-represented groups, using positive action under the Equality Act. We are committed to your professional and personal development and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• A competitive pension scheme
• On-site parking
• One campus facility
• Subsidised nursery fees
• Up to 25 days annual leave, with additional days available
• CPD opportunities and inclusive resources for development
• Well-being hours
• Opportunities for volunteering within the local community and charities

We support family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and agile working where feasible. Our staff forums and groups promote sustainability, diversity, and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will be employed by The Leicestershire College, a subsidiary of Loughborough College. Terms of employment differ from those at Loughborough College. Please note, sponsorship for skilled workers is not available; applicants must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

For application support, please email [e-mail].