Contract Manager Type: Full-time, Temporary (with potential for fixed-term contract)Hours: 9-5, flexible workingLocation: Sheffield (Hybrid - office days Monday & Thursday)Salary: £19.18 per hour PAYE or £25.79 Via Umbrella We are seeking a Contract Manager to oversee and support a network of voluntary-sector and enterprise providers delivering out-of-work programmes in Sheffield. This role is crucial for ensuring that commissioned providers meet their targets, help overcome barriers to employment, and deliver high-quality, person-centred support. Day-to-day of the role: Commissioning & Provider Management: Manage relationships with approximately 30 commissioned voluntary-sector and enterprise providers.Support the commissioning process for out-of-work support services.Conduct monthly monitoring visits, reviewing performance, caseloads, delivery challenges, and progress against Service Level Agreements (SLAs).Tailor support based on provider needs, ranging from light-touch to more intensive involvement.Collaborate with Delivery & Business Officers to align provider activity with programme requirements and resolve operational issues. Performance & Quality: Hold providers accountable for performance, exploring reasons for under-delivery.Analyse caseloads and service data to identify areas needing support or intervention.Ensure providers are trained and confident in using required systems and processes.Provide constructive challenge and act as a "critical friend" to drive improvement. Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong, professional relationships across various organisations and internal colleagues.Participate in sector forums and engage in supportive yet challenging discussions as needed. Operational Delivery: Conduct monthly monitoring meetings and maintain accurate records.Prepare reports for senior stakeholders as required.Contribute to the team's wider commissioning and policy activities. Required Skills & Qualifications: Excellent people skills with the ability to build trust, influence, and maintain strong professional relationships.Confident communicator experienced in delivering presentations and facilitating group discussions.Ability to handle challenging conversations sensitively and constructively.Strong organisational skills, capable of managing multiple providers and competing priorities.Experience in roles involving guidance, education, charity sector engagement, contract management, employability, or similar fields.Comfortable working independently across various locations. Benefits: Competitive salary package.Flexible working hours with hybrid work arrangement.Opportunity to transition to a fixed-term contract based on performance.Engaging and impactful work environment. To apply for the Contract Manager position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.