Value and Contracts Manager

Salary £62,295 per annum

Location Hybrid, Bradford

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The vacancy

Hours: Full time - 35 hours per week/ 70 hours over two weeks (nine-day fortnight)

The role

We are currently looking to recruit to a new role of Value and Contracts Manager, to join our Asset Management team here at Housing 21.

Working with the Director of Strategic Asset Management and the Property Improvement Manager (Value & Contracts) you will provide leadership over key sections of departmental activities specialising in, but not restricted to, procurement and value for money, contract management, specification development, digital innovation, technical improvement and innovation.

This role will take a lead on many of our procurement exercises providing technical direction to develop contractual frameworks to deliver major works within our investment programme You will provide high level supervision of frameworks ensuring adherence to the terms and conditions which you have set. Provide leadership, training, support and advice to the surveying team to ensure wider understanding and compliance.

You will also be responsible for driving improvements to the quality and efficiency of the asset management service, through working with internal and external stakeholders. Preparing and delivering in depth business reports and presentations for a range of forums and audiences.

This is a hybrid role based in our Bradford office a minimum of 2-3 days a week. Some travel will be required in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.

Curious to know more? If you’re looking for an opportunity where you can make a real difference, with an organisation with a strong social purpose, take a look at the job profile attached.

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What we’re looking for

The requirements for the role include:

Significant demonstrable post qualifying experience in a Quantity or Building Surveying discipline.
Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience of procurement including all relevant regulations
Comprehensive knowledge of contractual management. Experience of managing and performance monitoring contracts with providers.
Comprehensive knowledge of contract law and contract administration
Experience of contributing to business planning, setting project vision, objectives, monitoring and reporting progress.
Excellent presentation and communication skills in a variety of formats including reports, group presentations and in one to one environments.
Ability to develop and deliver training material to a technical audience.
Knowledge of key technical and policy changes affecting the social housing sector in order to implement directional changes
Detailed knowledge of complex building problems defects and remedies

Why us?

We support our employees to do what they do best, whether that’s through flexible working, learning new skills or being part of a friendly and supportive workplace culture. We also offer a great benefits package including Blue Light Card discount, holiday trade scheme, volunteer days, Occupational Sick Pay, Occupational Maternity Pay and more.

As part of our commitment to our employees and offering flexibility, we now offer a nine-day fortnight, providing employees with the opportunity to work their hours across nine days and have a three-day weekend every other week. Further details on how this works will be discussed with successful candidates upon on offer being made.

An offer of employment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced disclosure check, satisfactory references, and induction training.

Closing date for applications: 16 April 2025, with interviews taking place 23 and 24 April 2025

Due to the nature of this role this advert may close earlier than the closing date listed and once sufficient applications have been received. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

About us

At Housing 21 we pride ourselves on being passionate about people and are committed to investing in those who work for us to help them to be the best they can be.

When you work for us, you will be joining an organisation that holds the Investors in People Platinum standard and was rated the UK’s third Best Place to Work in 2024 by Glassdoor. Our people are our foundation, and we know how important it is to support them to do what they do best, whether through flexible working, learning new skills or being part of a friendly and supportive workplace culture.

We are incredibly proud of the culture we have created and celebrate the positive difference we make to society. If you think you’re ready for a new challenge and able to make a difference, then come and join us!