Training Contract Manager

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

Job summary

A recruitment and training firm in the West Midlands is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee funded training and employment projects. Responsibilities include managing contracts, monitoring compliance, and liaising with stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have experience managing funded contracts and strong organizational skills. Competitive salary range of £40,000 - £50,000 PA plus performance-based bonuses offered.

Benefits

Performance-related bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience managing funded contracts for training or similar.
• Strong knowledge of compliance and audit processes.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management of Skills Bootcamps and other contracts.
• Monitor KPIs and learner outcomes to achieve targets.
• Manage compliance processes with funding authorities.

Skills

Managing funded contracts

Knowledge of compliance and audit processes

Organisational skills

Confident communicator

Working with learner management systems

Proactive and solutions-focused

Job description

Overview

Looking to take the next step in managing funded training contracts? 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.

Compensation

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