Training Contract Manager

Quack Recruitment and Training; Darlaston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee funded training and employment projects. The successful candidate will manage compliance processes and performance reporting for Skills Bootcamps across various regions. A background in managing funded contracts and excellent communication skills are essential. The role offers a salary of £40,000 - £50,000 PA with performance-related bonuses.

Benefits

Performance-related bonuses

Monthly Pay

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing funded contracts (training, employability, skills bootcamps, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of compliance, audit processes, and funding rules.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts at once.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management of Skills Bootcamps and other contracts.
• Monitor KPIs and learner outcomes.
• Liaise with funders and resolve issues quickly.
• Manage compliance processes for authorities.
• Lead on contract performance reporting.
• Support staff to deliver quality programmes.
• Identify risks and implement improvements.
• Handle contract variations and negotiations.

Skills

Managing funded contracts

Knowledge of compliance

Organisational skills

Excellent communication

Working with learner management systems

Proactive problem-solving

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Looking to take the next step in managing funded training contracts? Want to play a key role in delivering life-changing skills programmes across the UK? Quack Recruitment & Training is hiring a Contracts Manager to oversee funded training and employment projects, ensuring compliance, performance, and successful delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of Skills Bootcamps and other funded contracts across multiple Combined Authority regions.
• Monitor milestones (MS1-MS3), KPIs, and learner outcomes to ensure targets are achieved on time.
• Liaise with funders, employers, and delivery staff to maintain strong relationships and resolve issues quickly.
• Manage compliance processes in line with ESFA, WMCA, SYMCA, and other authority requirements.
• Lead on contract performance reporting, preparing data and evidence for audits and monthly reviews.
• Support tutors, assessors, and enrolment staff to deliver programmes in line with agreed quality standards.
• Work closely with the Operations Director to identify risks, implement improvements, and drive success.
• Handle contract variations, extensions, and negotiations with authorities and partner organisations.

Requirements

• Previous experience managing funded contracts (training, employability, skills bootcamps, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of compliance, audit processes, and funding rules.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple contracts at once.
• Confident communicator able to engage with funders, employers, and internal teams.
• Comfortable working with learner management systems (ILR, LMS, or similar).
• Proactive and solutions-focused, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to team goals.

Pay

Pay for the Contracts Manager role will be: £40,000 - £50,000 PA
Performance-related bonuses available
Monthly Pay

How to apply

In order to apply for the Contracts Manager role, contact one of the team at Quack Recruitment and Training