* Hours: 37 hours
* Contract: Permanent - Full Time
* Salary: £49,764 - £52,805
* Location: Sheffield (This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office)
The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) brings together the local authorities of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield and to serve the communities and businesses of South Yorkshire. From transport to housing, from business growth to skills, the MCA has a great story to tell. We have ambitions to deliver recovery and renewal for people, businesses and places across South Yorkshire.
Please note that SYMCA follows a structured salary grading system for all roles, and the offered salary for each post will be at the starting point within the specified grade. We value the skills and experience of potential candidates, and there will be opportunities for salary enhancements as you grow within South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority.
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is currently in the process of reviewing its terms and conditions of employment including pay and grading. As part of this project, the post advertised may be subject to changes in the near future. All changes and any impact on individual posts will be discussed further should you be successfully appointed to the position you have applied for.
At South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA), we are committed to delivering inclusive economic growth, improving skills, and supporting businesses across the region. The Education, Skills and Employability Team are seeking a highly capable and experienced Contracts and Performance Manager to drive performance and impact through the management of delivery of a large and complex portfolio of grants and contracts across major skills and employment programmes.
This role is central to ensuring that our contracted activity is delivered efficiently, meets compliance standards (through close working with our Quality and Compliance Team), and supports the delivery of our strategic objectives by evidencing impact.
Key Responsibilities
You will lead on delivery of significant programmes and oversee all aspects of contract and performance management. This includes:
* Developing and embedding contract management standards.
* Supporting contract managers through training and guidance.
* Working closely with internal teams and external delivery partners to ensure effective delivery.
* You will also play a key role in enabling organisational objectives through strong relationships with government departments and funding bodies.
It is an exciting time to join the team as we work to deliver system change across work and health through our employment support programmes under the banner of Pathways to Work; and implement our South Yorkshire Skills Strategy across our growing devolved Adult Skills functions.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
You will bring a solid grounding in delivery of major skills or employment support programmes, and an understanding of public sector contracting and delivery, ideally in a combined authority setting.
Depending on experience of the candidate there will be opportunity to lead the delivery of our expanded Skills Bootcamps programme, or the forthcoming Connect to Work employment support programme.
Benefits
All colleagues have access to a local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference. Located in Sheffield City Centre, we are well-placed for transport links and encourage employees to take advantage of the active travel facilities. Work/life balance is extremely important to us here at SYMCA with our recognised family/friendly policies, genuine work flexibility, recognition, and shared success.
In addition to the above, some of benefits include -
Annual Leave Purchase Scheme– The ability to purchase up to a further 15 days per year in additional to your normal annual leave
Hybrid working– Our offices are a space where we come together and collaborate. Most of our roles are offered on a hybrid basis with the exception of some support roles being onsite full time.
Rewarding You- Reducing everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more with Reward Gateway!
Training on the job- Support with upskilling skills through on the job training and qualifications
Holiday– Up to 36 days annual leave (depending on length of service). Pro-rata for part time colleagues.
Diversity at South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority
Our workforce is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.
About South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority
The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) brings together the local authorities of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield and to serve the communities and businesses of South Yorkshire. From transport to housing, from business growth to skills, the SYMCA has a great story to tell. We have ambitions to deliver recovery and renewal for people, businesses and places across South Yorkshire.
In recent years significant funding has been secured through the Transforming Cities Fund and a devolution deal, and further funding has recently been secured through the region’s City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement. As result we have a large and growing capital programme to deliver in support of the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Mayor’s 2040 vision for transport. Join our workforce of talented people who love working together – and are proud of the work they do. Progression here can take you in all kinds of directions.
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is currently in the process of reviewing its terms and conditions of employment including pay and grading. As part of this project, the post advertised may be subject to changes in the near future. All changes and any impact on individual posts will be discussed further should you be successfully appointed to the position you have applied for.
This is what a career at South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is like, and this is where yours starts.
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