About the Role
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent, Full‑Time
Working Style: Hybrid (employees split time between remote and on‑site work)
Closing Date: 11.59pm 11 June 2026
Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available. Candidates must evidence their right to work before commencement of employment.
BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) clearance and enhanced DBS clearance are required.
Use of Artificial Intelligence is permitted in the application process but all information must be truthful and original.
Responsibilities
The successful post‑holder will receive training in drafting, negotiating and managing contracts, and will act as the focal point for the contracts team inbox. The role involves working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with hybrid working available.
Candidate Attributes
* Solutions focused, embraces unknown with resilience and a positive mindset
* Enthusiastic, personable, and passionate about helping people live their best lives
* Motivated to learn and develop to meet challenges and opportunities in Manchester’s public sector
* Challenges the norm and introduces new ideas to improve operating models
* Demonstrates personal integrity and holds high standards of work
* Highly organised and efficient, gathering information and undertaking enquiries as needed
* Confident communicator with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring high customer service standards
* Willing to undertake professional development
Benefits
* Generous holiday allowance – 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after five years. Additional leave can be purchased.
* Enrolment in UK’s largest local government pension scheme with options to top up and life cover of three‑times salary as a lump sum.
* Enhanced parental and carers leave.
* Access to a range of discounts through MCR+, phone contracts, cycle‑to‑work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests.
* Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, training, apprenticeships and qualifications.
* Commitment to secure, flexible work and fairness; pay reviewed annually; support for health and wellbeing.
* Up to 3 days volunteering leave.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Manchester City Council welcomes applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, with particular focus on Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, disabled people and young people.
Interview adjustments and accessible formats are available. The council is a Disability Confident Employer and offers a workplace adjustment hub, staff networks for disabled, neurodiversity and mental health staff, and commits to accessibility standards.
Assessment Scheme
We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the minimum shortlisting requirements and meet at least one of the following criteria:
* Members of, veterans or former members of the Armed Forces
* Current or former care leavers
* Disabled or long‑term condition holders
Legal and Right to Work
Successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
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