Account Manager Contract Jobs in Manchester
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Deputy Programme Manager (110757-0526)
Posted 1 month ago by University of Warwick
This role is for a Deputy Programme Manager at Warwick Business School, primarily responsible for providing high-quality...
- Rate £46,049 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Coventry, England, United Kingdom
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IT Project Manager (BOXI / BusinessObjects)
Posted 1 month ago by Network IT Recruitment Limited
The role of Senior IT Project Manager involves delivering large-scale, business-critical technology and data initiatives...
- Rate £56,500 per year
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Standard Service Business Project Manager
Posted 1 month ago by Randstad Enterprise
We are looking for an experienced Service Contract Manager to oversee the delivery of Spare Parts and Overhaul services...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom
Senior National Account Manager
Posted 1 month ago by MacGregor Black
Ready to take ownership of key national retail accounts within a leading FMCG business? This is a senior commercial role...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Greater London, England, United Kingdom
HMP Wormwood Scrubs Caseworker: Offender Management: Prison Offender Manager (Re...
Posted 1 month ago by HM Prison and Probation Service
The position of Prison Offender Manager at HMP Wormwood Scrubs involves managing and assessing low to medium risk prison...
- Rate £39,658 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location London, England, United Kingdom
Global Offer Manager - Enterprise Operations and Customer Service (Temporary)
Posted 1 month ago by Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
BCG is seeking a Global Offer Manager for a temporary fixed-term contract to support two global offers within the Operat...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location London, England, United Kingdom
Residential Client Accountant (6-12 month FTC)
Posted 1 month ago by CBRE UK
The Residential Client Accountant role at CBRE involves assisting the Head of Resi Client Accounts and Client Accountant...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location London, England, United Kingdom
Technical Account Manager & Account Resourcing Lead (DV Cleared) | Hampshire | I...
Posted 1 month ago by LMA Recruitment
We are seeking two experienced professionals for the roles of Technical Account Manager and Account Resourcing Lead in H...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Inside
- Work type Onsite
- Location Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
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About Our Account Manager Contract Roles in Manchester
What does a account manager contractor do?
The Account Manager contractor role centres on the ability to manage and grow existing client relationships on a fixed-term basis, typically stepping in during periods of transition, to cover a vacancy, or to provide additional commercial capacity during a high-growth phase. The work centres on maintaining strong relationships with key clients, managing renewal and upsell conversations, overseeing service delivery to ensure client satisfaction, and identifying opportunities to expand the commercial relationship. Account Manager contractors are used across a wide range of sectors including technology, professional services, media, telecoms, and financial services, wherever client retention and growth are commercially critical.
The skills expected in Account Manager contract roles revolve around relationship management, commercial acumen, and the ability to operate independently from day one. Contractors must be able to quickly understand the client's business, build trust with key contacts, and manage competing priorities across a portfolio of accounts without the ramp-up time afforded to permanent hires. Experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot is widely expected, as is the ability to forecast accurately and report on account health. For more senior roles, experience managing strategic accounts with significant revenue responsibility and engaging at director or C-suite level is a key differentiator.
What is the market like for account manager contractors?
The Account Manager contract market is a stable but moderately sized market in the UK. Demand is driven primarily by companies that cannot afford gaps in client coverage during hiring processes or periods of commercial transformation. The technology and SaaS sectors have been the most consistent source of contract Account Manager roles, where client retention is directly tied to recurring revenue. Senior Account Manager contractors with enterprise or financial services experience command rates that reflect the direct revenue impact of their work, while the broader market remains competitive at mid level.
What is the contracting market like in Manchester?
Manchester has established itself as the strongest contractor hub outside London, supported by a diverse economy spanning financial services, technology, media, and the public sector. MediaCityUK at Salford Quays anchors a cluster of digital, creative, and broadcasting employers, while Spinningfields and the wider city centre house the financial and professional services concentration. Several major insurers and banks run significant operations from Manchester, and the technology sector has matured considerably, with both established firms and scale-ups competing for software engineering, cloud, and data contractors. The rate gap with London has narrowed over the past few years as employer competition for experienced contractors in the city has intensified, and for many disciplines Manchester now offers comparable depth of opportunity at a materially lower cost base.
How much do account manager contractors usually earn in Manchester?
Contract rates for account manager roles in Manchester typically range from £250 to £500 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many account manager vacancies in Manchester are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 300 account manager contract roles across the site, with Manchester accounting for a significant portion. Data reviewed up to May 2026.