Job Description

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.

What’s on offer:

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

About the Company

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

Key responsibilities include:

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 indicatorsThe successful Contract Manager will have:

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 postThis role would suit an experienced Contract Manager available at short notice, looking for an interim opportunity within a reputable Social Housing organisation. If this role sounds of interest to you please get in touch with Kyle on (phone number removed) or email me on (url removed)