Housing Contracts Manager

Wokingham - UK

Daily Salary: £ 550 - 550

Experience Required: 4-5years

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

2 months contract (with a possibility of extension) with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

To lead on effective and transparent procurement and contract management across Housing Services ensuring compliance with statutory procurement regulations and the Councils Standing Orders.

To provide expert contract management advice ensuring robust governance financial control and risk management arrangements are in place across a portfolio of Housing contracts exceeding 6m per annum.

To support the delivery of best value social value and sustainable outcomes through strategic oversight of repairs maintenance major works professional services and ICT-related housing contracts.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

Maintain and develop a comprehensive contract management strategy for Housing Services introducing appropriate governance frameworks and control mechanisms.

Oversee and maintain an accurate Housing contract register ensuring all contracts are monitored reviewed and compliant with agreed criteria.

Provide specialist advice on public procurement regulations UK legislation Council policies and Standing Orders relating to procurement and contract management.

Contribute to strategic and annual contract performance reviews preparing reports strategy papers and options appraisals to inform procurement decisions.

Liaise with Corporate Procurement Finance and Legal Services to ensure compliance and agreement on procurement approaches and documentation.

Support the procurement and mobilisation of service delivery contracts ensuring operational teams understand and meet contractual obligations.

Identify assess and manage contractual risks escalating issues where necessary and implementing mitigation measures.

Deliver value for money initiatives and support the achievement of cashable savings across Housing contracts.

Develop and maintain internal procurement and contract management guidance and deliver training to stakeholders where required.

Ensure contracts deliver social value sustainability and inclusive growth objectives in line with Council priorities.

Respond to Member enquiries complaints and general procurement-related queries.

Skills/Experience:

Demonstrable experience of contract and supplier management within a public sector environment.

Strong knowledge of UK public procurement legislation and statutory compliance requirements.

Experience managing contracts within housing repairs and maintenance construction consultancy or related services.

Proven ability to deliver value for money and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Experience maintaining contract registers and governance documentation.

Strong financial and commercial awareness including risk management and performance monitoring.

Experience working with corporate procurement legal and finance teams.

Proficient in relevant IT systems including Oracle Keystone Northgate and Microsoft Office.

Excellent report writing analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to operate at a strategic and advisory level within a local authority setting.

Additional Information:

37 hours per week.

Hybrid working arrangement (Council Offices).

Required Skills:

Demonstrable experience of contract and supplier management within a public sector environment. Strong knowledge of UK public procurement legislation and statutory compliance requirements. Experience managing contracts within housing repairs and maintenance construction consultancy or related services. Proven ability to deliver value for money and identify cost-saving opportunities. Experience maintaining contract registers and governance documentation. Strong financial and commercial awareness including risk management and performance monitoring. Experience working with corporate procurement legal and finance teams. Proficient in relevant IT systems including Oracle Keystone Northgate and Microsoft Office. Excellent report writing analytical and stakeholder management skills. Ability to operate at a strategic and advisory level within a local authority setting.

2 months contract (with a possibility of extension) with a Local Authority Job Summary: To lead on effective and transparent procurement and contract management across Housing Services ensuring compliance with statutory procurement regulations and the Councils Standing Orders. To provide expert cont...