Job Description

501486 Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, United Kingdom North East , United Kingdom Justice Justice Programme & Project Management Full Time / Permanent Opening on: Jul 25 2025 Closing on: Aug 22 2025

Contract & Partnerships Manager

Salary:

43,500

Location:

Tees and Wear - Covering 8 Prison sites across the region.

Contract:

Permanent Full time



Are you a strategic leader with a passion for performance and partnerships? We are seeking an experienced

Contract & Partnerships Manager

to drive the success of our Careers, Information, Advice and Guidance contract (CIAG) and build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the region.



As

Contract & Partnerships Manager

, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring high performance and effective delivery of the CIAG contract. You'll oversee a team of dedicated Team Managers, lead on compliance, audit and reporting, and act as the key representative for Ingeus in commissioner and stakeholder forums.



Your expertise will help shape and deliver our partnerships strategy, foster strong networks, and influence employers to support meaningful opportunities for people with lived experience of the justice system.

Responsibilities will include:

Leadership & Performance


Lead and support Team Managers to deliver on contract objectives. Drive team engagement, development, and performance improvement. Champion continuous improvement and best practice sharing.

Compliance & Quality


Lead audits and ensure compliance with contractual and statutory standards. Monitor contract performance and contribute to quality improvement plans.

Partnership Working and Stakeholder Engagement


Build and manage relationships with stakeholders such as Prison Governors, Local Authorities, DWP, LEPs, Colleges, training providers, employers, and more. Influence employers to support rehabilitation through employment and volunteering. Support the planning of employer-focused prison events and opportunities.

We are looking for a strong leader who brings:

Proven experience managing contracts in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. Strong understanding of the Justice sector particularly in a custody environment Exceptional communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills. A passion for social value and making a difference in local communities.

This role covers the whole region to ability to travel is a requirement of the role.

What We Offer:

At Ingeus, we listen to our employees and have developed a benefits package that supports both your personal and professional well-being:

25 days of annual leave

plus bank holidays, with the option to trade for additional leave.

EAP Support programme

available 24/7, including 6 free counselling sessions.

Private medical insurance

and

life assurance

. Up to

2 days of Community Giving

each year to support a cause that matters to you.

Eyecare vouchers

to help with glasses or eye care. Exclusive discounts via

Perks at Work

.

Cycle to Work scheme

and

travel season ticket loan

.

Long service awards

to celebrate your commitment.

Salary Finance

offering financial education and advice. The opportunity to purchase extra benefits like

critical illness cover

and

dental insurance

.

Whilst we welcome applications from those with lived experience, this role requires an

enhanced DBS check.

As we wait for the necessary background checks to be completed, you'll have plenty of opportunities to shadow your colleagues, ask questions, and learn the ropes at your own pace.

About Ingeus:

At

Ingeus

, our Justice division is dedicated to transforming lives and creating safer communities. Our mission is to reduce reoffending, build stronger communities, and help people realise their potential.



At Ingeus, we pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive culture where everyone is treated with dignity, valued for their contributions, and encouraged to grow. We are committed to supporting neurodiverse candidates and offer a clear and accessible application, screening, and interview process. Please contact us via email at jkumar@ingeus.co.uk for further details.

If you have the passion and you think you have what it takes, don't delay and apply today!

If we receive enough applications, this role may close early.