Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager Property Services

Salary:£50,000 per annum

Location:Hybrid, with 1 day a week in our Dorchester office

Hours:Full time (35 hours)

Benefits:26 days leave, plus bank holidays and an additional 1.5 days complimentary leave. Option to purchase additional annual leave, car leasing scheme, healthcare cash plan, enhanced pension, and more.

We are seeking a skilled Contracts Manager to oversee the management of servicing and responsive repair contracts throughout their lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of long-term agreements, contractual requirements and procurement, excellent negotiation skills, and will be able to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.

About us

We own and manage more than 7,500 homes across the south of England from Devon to Norfolk. We are a social housing landlord and Englands leading rural housing specialist. We deliver small housing developments in partnership with local communities although, for historic reasons, we also own some housing in urban areas.

We are passionate about providing a first-class service for our customers. If you are enthusiastic, customer-focused, and passionate about making a difference to peoples lives, then we want to hear from you.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Property (Asset) Team and work collaboratively with managers within the team and across the business to manage current responsive and servicing contracts, whilst planning and executing procurement exercises with the support of a Contracts Assistant. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in either construction, social housing, repairs, or a similar field. Public sector experience is also desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain contract records and documentation, ensuring all necessary approvals are obtained.
• Monitor contract performance, challenge poor performance and agree plans for improvement in line with contract documents.
• Collaborate with internal teams
• Conduct risk assessments and recommend strategies to mitigate contractual risks.
• Plan and complete procurement exercises with customers in mind and to ensure continuity of our repairs service and landlord obligations.

About you

• Recognised construction management qualification or similar
• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or similar role, fulfilling the role of Contract Administrator.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Experienced in procuring contracts via tender and negotiation and the legal requirements applicable to the public sector.
• A strong background in construction, social housing or repairs (desirable)

A personal note from your hiring manager:

This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside an experienced and dedicated group of managers in our Property Team, to plan, procure and manage contracts that offer excellent customer service and ensure business continuity. You would be joining a group of people who are driven to deliver an excellent service, ensuring our properties are well maintained.

Benefits provided

Annual Leave: Starting at 26 days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time), and an additional 1.5 days complimentary leave, along with the option to purchase additional leave.

Enhanced Pension: Our employer contributions start at 5% and are based on matching of your own contribution level, plus 2%, up to a maximum of 8% employer contribution.

Other benefits include:

• Flexible working opportunities
• Annual leave increasing with length of service up to a maximum of 28 days, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees).
• Discounts for local shops, restaurants and gym membership.
• Cycle and Car Leasing Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) confidential phone and online support and resources service with 24/7 access.
• Health Cash Plan (a type of health insurance).
• 3 x Life Assurance from day 1, for all pension holders.
• A supportive working environment with ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Long Service awards.

Were all about being flexible and believe work is a thing you do, not a place you go. This role is hybrid-based and split between home working and one of our West Region office in Dorchester, 1 day per week. Other travel is also required to meet customers, colleagues and stakeholders.

How to apply

Please send your CVby midnight on 12 January 2025.

We will review CVs as they come in and carry out interviews throughout the recruitment process. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we find a suitable candidate.

This post is subject to background checks.

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