Contracts & Governance Manager

Loughborough College Group; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Loughborough is seeking an experienced Governance and Contracts Manager to oversee compliance and lead a team. The candidate must have strong leadership and problem-solving skills, with a deep understanding of contracting activities. The organization values diversity and offers a supportive work environment alongside comprehensive benefits, including a competitive pension scheme and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

On-site parking

Subsidized 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 is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team managing contracts and compliance.
• Handle complaints, appeals, and data protection issues.
• Support the College’s governance functions.

Skills

Strong leadership

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Target-driven

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 post holder 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.

The successful candidate will also manage the newly merged team that handles complaints, appeals, and data protection issues, supporting the College’s governance functions.

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

Excellent communication and negotiation skills are required to work effectively with staff at all levels of the College.

The College aims to attract, develop, and retain top talent by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace that recognizes talent. We are committed to promoting diversity and an inclusive community, believing that diversity contributes to our success.

We are proud to have achieved the Investor in Diversity award and actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups, using positive action under the Equality Act. We welcome everyone to consider joining us.

Alongside our commitment to professional and personal development, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• A competitive pension scheme
• On-site parking
• One campus facility
• Subsidized 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 community and charities

We support family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible and agile working arrangements, staff forums, sustainability groups, diversity steering groups, and mental health support services.

Our investment in modern facilities and resources reflects our commitment to learners and staff.

The successful candidate will be employed by The Leicestershire College, a subsidiary of Loughborough College. Employment terms differ from those at Loughborough College. Employees are based at Loughborough College.

Please note, we cannot sponsor skilled worker visas for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

If you need assistance applying, please email [e-mail].