Contract Manager - Social Housing

Location: Yeovil, Somerset
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Sector: Social Housing / Property Services

Are you an experienced Contract Manager looking for your next permanent opportunity within social housing?

We're working with a well-established housing organisation that is looking to appoint an experienced Contract Manager to oversee the successful delivery of a range of property and housing-related contracts across their portfolio.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a commercially focused role while making a genuine difference to the quality of homes and services provided to residents.

The Role

As Contract Manager, you will take ownership of a portfolio of contracts, ensuring they are delivered safely, efficiently, compliantly and to a high standard.

You'll work closely with contractors, internal teams and key stakeholders, managing performance, costs, quality and contractual obligations from mobilisation through to completion.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and monitoring a portfolio of housing/property contracts.
• Building strong working relationships with contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Monitoring contractor performance against agreed KPIs, SLAs and contractual requirements.
• Managing budgets, expenditure and commercial performance.
• Supporting procurement, contract mobilisation and contract renewals.
• Identifying and managing contractual risks, variations and performance issues.
• Ensuring works and services are delivered in line with relevant legislation, policies and health & safety requirements.
• Producing regular performance and management reports.
• Supporting continuous improvement across contract management and property services.
• Ensuring a strong focus on customer and resident satisfaction.

About You

We're looking for an experienced Contract Manager with a strong background in social housing, housing maintenance, property services or a closely related environment.

You'll ideally have:

• Proven experience managing contracts within social housing, property or a similar environment.
• Strong commercial and financial management skills.
• Experience managing contractor performance and delivering against KPIs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A good understanding of contract management, procurement and compliance.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and performance improvement.
• The confidence to challenge contractors and stakeholders when required.

A relevant professional qualification or membership, such as CIPS, RICS, CIOB or equivalent, would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £55,000
• Permanent position
• Yeovil-based opportunity
• Opportunity to work for an established organisation within social housing
• A varied and influential contract management position
• The chance to contribute to improving homes and services for residents
• Excellent long-term career potential

Interested?

If you're an experienced Contract Manager with a background in social housing and you're ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV, or get in touch for a confidential conversation about the role.