Contracts Manager

We are recruiting an Interim Contract Manager for a leading Social Housing provider based in the West Midlands, supporting programmes across the local region on a 4-month contract.

As an Interim Contract Manager you will be responsible for maintaining and managing contractor relationships and high quality budget conscious work.

• Rate: £30-£35 per hour
• Contract:
  
  4-month interim assignment (potential for extension)
• Working pattern:
  Full-time (36 hours)
• Flexibility:
  Monday-Thursday on site and in office, Friday work from home

Our client is a well-established Social Housing group managing a portfolio of residential properties acrossthe West Midlands and the surrounding areas. They are committed to providing safe, high-quality homes and delivering excellent services to their tenants and communities.

• Lead on all reactive maintenance issues, ensuring swift, cost-effective solutions
• Lead on regulatory standards, compliancy and health and safety responsibilities
• Build strong, lasting relationships with scheme-based staff, partners and tenants as their trusted senior point of contact
• Ensure all properties comply with health & safety and legal obligations
• Manage contractor relationships, maintaining high-quality, budget- conscious work
• Oversee effective and efficient void works to reduce void periods and ensure our ready-to-let standard is maintained
• Drive process improvements, draft and review key policies, helping refine and elevate service delivery
• Provide reports on activity, progress and compliance of repairs, maintenance and health and safety against key performance indicators

• Strong experience within repairs, voids, planned works etc
• Is confident working with external contractors and maintaining relationships
• Can assess risk, challenge appropriately and provide assurance to senior stakeholders
• Cares about resident experience and understands the importance of quality homes
• Social housing experience
• Similar experience in previous post

This role would suit an experienced Contract Manager available at short notice, looking for an interim opportunity within a reputable Social Housing organisation.