Contracts And Performance Manager (legal And Governance)

Salford, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

Be part of something bigger. Join Salford City Council as our Contracts and Performance Manager (Legal and Governance).


This newly created role is your chance to shape the future of legal service delivery across Greater Manchester.

Your role will include:



Lead the management of our legal services contract, ensuring compliance, performance, and financial accountability. Develop and implement performance frameworks, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms. Act as the key liaison between Salford and Manchester legal teams, building strong stakeholder relationships. Monitor budgets, forecast financial risks, and ensure accurate reporting. Champion innovation and continuous improvement in legal service delivery.

We're looking for someone who has:



A degree or equivalent experience in contract/business management or a related field. Proven experience managing large-scale contracts, ideally in the public sector. Strong knowledge of legal frameworks, contract compliance, and performance management. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills. A commercial mindset with a commitment to public service values.

What we offer you:



A hybrid working model Access to professional development and leadership programmes A digital-first culture with tailored digital skills training Opportunities to shape the future of legal services in local government

For further information about the role or if you want to have an informal conversation, please contact Gareth James, Deputy City, Solicitor: g.james@salford.gov.uk


We will not be accepting candidates who require a sponsorship for this position.



Want to know more about Salford?



As an authority we are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents, and as an employer we are passionate about helping individuals to thrive in their work. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture and are proud of our professional accreditations which champion this.


Find out about our city as a place to live, work & grow, and learn more about the amazing work we are doing. You'll also find out about the wealth of benefits we have to offer you on our Salford pages!

Continuous Service commitment



New employees can keep their service related benefits when moving between a whole host of public sector organisations within Greater Manchester, which include: Councils, NHS, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue, Transport for Greater Manchester, as well as many others under this scheme. Find out if this applies to you on our Continuous Service page..

Guaranteed Assessment Schemes



We have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel by way of a Guaranteed Assessment Scheme. Our application forms ask you to indicate if you meet any of the criteria within this scheme, and so to find out more and if you qualify please visit our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme page..

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3336780
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Salford, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned