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Portfolio Contract Manager
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Posted:
20 August 2026 (10 days ago)
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Application Deadline:
17 November 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
3 months contract with a local authority
Rate: 333.93/DAY Umbrella
Summary
- This role involves leading the effective start-up and closure of housing management contracts ensuring a smooth transition of services residents assets systems and operational duties. The position is crucial for executing complex projects within set timelines budgets and governance structures while minimising any disruption to residents stakeholders and operational services.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the transition of housing management compliance resident services assets and operational functions for contracts covering approximately 1300 mixed-tenure homes.
- Ensure seamless service transfer while upholding compliance and customer service standards.
- Manage the complete exit process for contracts involving around 300 homes ensuring all contractual obligations are met and assets records and responsibilities are correctly transferred.
- Support business continuity and reduce operational risks during the transition period.
Requirements
Essential Experience
- Demonstrated experience in managing large-scale mobilisation and demobilisation projects.
- Background in social housing property management housing services or related fields.
- Experience in managing complex stakeholder environments including senior leaders and external partners.
Essential Qualifications
- Degree-level qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
- Professional Project Management certification such as:
- PRINCE2 Practitioner
- APM PMQ
- PMP
- MSP
- PRINCE2 Practitioner
Additional Information
- Contract Duration: 3 months with a local authority
- Rate: 333.93 per day (Umbrella)
- Working Hours: 35 hours per week
- Location: Building 800 Kent Science Park Sittingbourne Kent ME9 8GU United Kingdom
- Work Pattern: Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday
- Office attendance required as business needs dictate
- Payment Schedule: Bi-weekly
- Application Deadline: 21st August 2026 apply ASAP.
Required Skills:
The post holder will lead the successful mobilisation and demobilisation of housing management contracts ensuring a seamless transition of services residents assets systems and operational responsibilities
Required Education:
The post holder will lead the successful mobilisation and demobilisation of housing management contracts ensuring a seamless transition of services residents assets systems and operational responsibilities
