Job Description
We're recruiting an experienced Contracts Manager to join a Housing Services directorate, providing specialist procurement and contract management expertise across a broad portfolio of housing contracts.
This is a key governance and assurance role, responsible for ensuring effective contract management arrangements are in place across housing services, supporting best value, compliance and strong financial control across high-profile contracts including repairs, maintenance, major works and professional services.
The Role
Maintain and develop a contract management strategy for Housing Services, ensuring appropriate governance and management controls.
Provide expert advice on procurement regulations, Council policies, Standing Orders and relevant UK legislation.
Manage and maintain a comprehensive log of all Housing contracts, ensuring contract management systems are accurate and up to date.
Support strategic and annual performance reviews of housing contracts and contribute to strategy papers, options appraisals and procurement planning.
Work closely with colleagues in procurement, finance and legal to ensure compliance and alignment across services.
Provide specialist contract and procurement advice to Housing service leads and operational teams.
Support the mobilisation of housing service delivery contracts to ensure contractual expectations are achieved.
Contribute to delivering value for money, including identifying efficiencies and cashable savings.
Lead on risk identification, management and escalation relating to housing contracts.
Produce internal guidance and deliver training on procurement and contract management processes.
Maintain a forward procurement plan for Housing Services.
Work with stakeholders and external advisors to update and improve contract documentation in line with regulatory or legal changes.
Support delivery of social value, sustainable development and inclusive growth objectives within procurement activity.
Manage enquiries, including Member enquiries and complaints relating to procurement projects.
Key Requirements
Proven experience of contract and supplier management within a public sector environment.
Strong experience in procurement of housing maintenance, construction or consultancy contracts.
Demonstrable track record of delivering value for money and achieving savings across contracts.
Strong knowledge of public procurement regulations and contract management best practice.
Experience managing contract registers/logs and governance controls.
Experience working with procurement and finance systems (e.g. Oracle, Keystone, Northgate or similar).
Ability to interpret financial and performance data to inform contract governance.
Experience managing contracts across repairs, major works, professional services or ICT within housing.
Strong stakeholder engagement skills across finance, legal, operational and senior management teams.
Relevant degree or professional qualification in law, procurement, the built environment or supply chain management (or equivalent experience).
Ability to manage risk proactively and ensure compliance in a regulated environment.
What You Need to Do Now
If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today.
If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful.
Footnote
If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We regularly recruit for Housing Contracts Managers, Procurement Leads and Asset & Repairs governance roles across the UK and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially.
Even if you are currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from Housing procurement and contract management professionals looking to make future connections.
For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed).
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