Contract Manager - Social Care General - INTERNAL

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Kirklees
Adults & Health
Strategic Commissioning, Partnerships and Provider Services
37
1
Huddersfield and surrounding areas
Permanent
Grade 12

£45,091- £47,181

THIS ROLE IS INTERNALLY RESTRICTED

To apply for this job, you must meet all of the following criteria:

  • Be an employee of Kirklees Council.
  • Be employed by Kirklees for the duration of the recruitment process – up to and including the start date.
  • Have successfully completed your probationary period.

(Please note that if you work for an Academy, you are not an employee of the Council.)

Your employment status will be checked, if you do not meet the above requirements your application will be rejected. 

Are you passionate about making a difference for people who rely on adult social care services? Do you have the skills to build strong partnerships, drive quality, and ensure the very best from commissioned services? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

We are looking for a Contracts Manager to join our Contracts and Monitoring Unit within the Adults and Health Directorate with a particular focus on Learning Disabilities & Physical Disabilities contracts. You will play a key role in ensuring that our contracted services deliver high-quality, safe and effective support for people across Kirklees.

Working closely with commissioning colleagues, service providers, partner agencies and internal teams, you will monitor performance, manage contract compliance, and contribute to shaping future service delivery. This is a varied, challenging and rewarding role where you will make a direct impact on the quality of life for the residents of Kirklees.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Contracts Manager, you will:

  • Lead regular reviews of contract performance and service standards.
  • Prepare clear and insightful monitoring reports for senior managers, elected members and stakeholders.
  • Work in partnership with providers, voluntary sector organisations and NHS partners to ensure effective delivery.
  • Draft, evaluate and award new contracts in line with procurement rules and legislation.
  • Monitor contractor compliance, identifying risks and ensuring action plans are implemented.
  • Support service improvement through audits, data analysis, best practice research and engagement activities.
  • Consult with commissioners, service users, carers and stakeholders to help shape specifications and evaluate services.
  • Contribute to policy development, service planning and continuous improvement.
  • Support financial oversight, including costings, budget management and invoice approval.

About You

We’re looking for someone who can confidently operate in a complex environment and build positive working relationships across multiple agencies.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.
  • The ability to manage complex situations and think strategically.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience working at a management level in social care or a related field.
  • Good understanding of commissioning, procurement and contract management.
  • Knowledge of contract law as it applies to social care (desirable but not essential).
  • Confident use of IT systems to manage data and reporting.
  • Experience of partnership working, consultation and achieving measurable outcomes.
  • You will also demonstrate our core behaviours: Positive, Honest, Respectful, Flexible, Communicative and Supportive.
  • An enhanced DBS with barred list check will be required for this role.

What We Offer

  • The chance to influence high-profile services across the Adults and Health system.
  • A supportive, collaborative and values-led working culture.
  • Opportunities for professional development.
  • Flexible working and a strong focus on wellbeing.

Other Requirements

A full driving licence or the ability to travel independently across Kirklees.

Willingness to work flexibly as required.

If you would like an informal discussion about this role, please contact Emma Hanley on Emma.Hanley@kirklees.gov.uk.

BENEFITS

Our employees are at the very heart of the services we provide to the community, to help us achieve our ambitions, we want the best possible team. In return, we will make sure you are rewarded with a great range of staff benefits to support you in and out of work. 

The interviews are expected to take place week commencing 1st June.

Emma Hanley is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information. 
This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile.  A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: jobs@kirklees.gov.uk or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
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25 May 2026, 11:55 PM

Important Information

This vacancy is closed to applications.