ESF Contract Manager

Fantastic opportunity available to join a leading private contract holder as their ESF Contract Manager. We are looking for a learner focussed and dynamic Contract Manager to take full ownership of the ESF contract and develop a plan for the project. As this is a senior level role, we are ideally looking for a ESF Contract Manager that has strong sector specific experience and good knowledge of European Social Fund regulations.

• 30-month contract with a view to go permanent
• £35,000 per annum
• 25 holiday days + statutory

The company are looking for a quality driven and reliable Contract Manager who can lead from the front and support staff to build on ongoing success. As part of this role, you will be managing a team of 6 delivery and support staff to ensure effective delivery as well as a team of 3 subcontractors.

Main responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver an Implementation plan for the project
• Proactively lead on performance against funding, outcomes and quality targets
• Develop processes that are ESF compliant and that meet audit requirements
• Advise, support and inform partners on contract development, implementation and reporting
• Managing subcontractor performance; engaging and supporting in developing Early Years programmes that deliver on the project outcomes
• Working with the Quality Manager to oversee quality audits and observations
• Strong understanding of European Social Fund regulations, as well as compliance with all funding rules and awarding organisation regulations
• Monitoring KPI's, including contract performance and quality of delivery
• Attend standardisation and panel meetings to report on progress and meet with External Verifiers as and when required
• Building strong client relationships to facilitate opportunities for growth
• To collect information about project outcomes and successes

Skills and requirements:

• Commercially minded with the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders and partners at all levels
• Strong experience in managing training delivery programmes with a proven track record of success
• Knowledge of the Early Years Sector
• Previous experience of European Social Funding
• A teaching qualification at level 4 or above, PGCE, DTTLS (desirable)
• Assessment and Internal Verification / Quality Assurance Qualification (A1 / CAVA / V1 / IQA)

For immediate consideration please apply today with an up-to-date CV. If you have not been contacted within 5 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.