Contract Manager; Property Services

Job Description

• Salary scale 5B £41,576 - £45,287 per annum, pro rata
• 37 hours per week
• Essential Car User allowance
• Benefits include flexible working, family‑friendly perks, wellbeing scheme, discounts, training and development programmes, pension contribution

• Responsible for delivering maintenance services for SYHA assets and customers
• Manage contracts and officers delivering responsive repairs contracts through an in‑house team and subcontractors
• Maintain broad knowledge of statutory compliance for servicing, especially Live Well schemes and communal facilities
• Deliver and monitor DMC works and reports in response to Awaabs law
• Manage disrepair claims and cases
• Lead a team of Property Services Officers delivering contracts
• Oversee void works and manage Stock Condition data
• Report to Head of Maintenance

• Strong line‑management and team leadership skills
• IT proficiency for project management and experience with housing management systems
• Excellent organisational and recording abilities
• Budget management competence
• Good problem‑solving and decision‑making skills
• Knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements for social housing and registered care schemes
• Familiarity with gas servicing regulation and legislation
• Technical knowledge of construction and building maintenance
• Excellent communication skills
• Passionate about customers and service delivery

At South Yorkshire Housing Association, our purpose is to help customers settle at home, live well and realise their potential. We work with people in a variety of ways, from extra‑care housing to providing services and opportunities that individuals can access in their home, workplace and community, to creating homes for affordable rent. Our employees enable us to create the best services, support, and experiences for our customers.

We believe that diversity makes us better, and we encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Rockingham Street offices, South Yorkshire

3rd January 2026

TBC