Contracts Training Manager *

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a Contracts Training Manager to lead business development for externally funded training. This role involves managing strategic objectives, supporting faculties with bids, and developing a comprehensive CPD strategy. Ideal candidates will have Level 6 qualifications and experience in collaborative educational partnerships. The position offers benefits such as 30 days of holiday and family-friendly policies. A commitment to diversity is a key aspect of the role.

Benefits

30 days holiday and 13 statutory days

Family-friendly policies

Great campus facilities

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in managing collaborative education partnerships for CPD programmes.
• Experience in identifying and managing strategic projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement business development activity for externally funded contract training.
• Support Faculties on bidding, tendering, IP, and contracting.
• Develop a university-wide CPD strategy with AQPM.

Skills

Project management

Network building

Collaboration management

Education

Level 6 or equivalent in science, engineering, healthcare

Level 7 Higher Degree (MSc, PhD, MBA)

Job description

Contracts Training Manager

Professional Services

Research, Innovation and Engagement

Salary : £48,149 to £55,755 per annum PostType : Full Time ContractType : Permanent ClosingDate : Tuesday 09 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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