Youth Employment Programme Contracts Manager

Plymouth City Council

Plymouth

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Job summary

Plymouth City Council is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to lead the performance, compliance and quality management of the Youth Employment Programme. You will oversee contracts and partnerships, ensuring services deliver positive outcomes and value for money for young people aged 16 to 24.

You'll build strong relationships with providers, employers and stakeholders, monitor outcomes and financial performance, and produce reports for senior leaders.

Qualifications

  • Experience of contract, programme or performance management.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and reporting abilities.
  • Experience of monitoring delivery against targets and outcomes.
  • An understanding of employment, skills, education or public sector programmes.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the performance and compliance of Youth Employment Programme contracts.
  • Monitor outcomes, quality standards and financial performance.
  • Build strong relationships with providers, employers and stakeholders.
  • Analyse performance data and produce reports for senior leaders and funders.
  • Identify risks and drive continuous improvement across the programme.
  • Support the development of employment and skills opportunities for young people across the city.

Skills

Stakeholder management
Communication skills
Analytical reporting
Contract management

Job description

Plymouth City Council is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to lead the performance, compliance and quality management of the Youth Employment Programme. You will oversee contracts and partnerships, ensuring services deliver positive outcomes and value for money for young people aged 16 to 24.

You'll build strong relationships with providers, employers and stakeholders, monitor outcomes and financial performance, and produce reports for senior leaders.

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