Contracts Manager

Job Description

Our client is now looking for a Contracts Manager- Fire Safety to join their busy team!Salary: £44,103 + Car AllowanceThe role of Contracts ManagerFire Safety will report directly to the Head of Asset Compliance & Building Safety and has responsibility for managing a small team of people who support this role.Contracts Manager Duties:

• Ensure the organisation meets its statutory, legislative, and regulatory responsibilities regarding Fire Safety across its property portfolio.
• Ensure that our customers are engaged with whilst remaining safe in their home.
• Be our organisations lead and subject matter expert in these areas.
• Lead and work collaboratively on the procurement, management and performance of contractor/s delivering compliance works.
• Lead and work collaboratively on the development and implementation of a new compliance-based software system.
• Ensure that accurate/ certified data, certification is in place and held within the organisations systems.
• Be the responsible person/ manager for the overall procurement, implementation, management, delivery, reporting and performance of all property-related regulatory and statutory compliance requirements regarding Fire Safety.
• Provide clear, positive leadership, guidance and support within the organisation that ensures targets are achieved and maintained.
• Be the driving force for raising awareness of asset compliance within the organisation and externally in a meaningful, clear, and collaborative manner.
• Identify and champion value for money improvements, including how budgets are allocated and used.
• Adopt a proactive approach to identify and mitigate risks within the area of compliance whilst developing and implement corrective actions in a timely manner which address and mitigate any exposure to non-compliance action across the organisation.
• Champion and drive a culture of continuous improvement, positive engagement, and respect.
• Challenge business approaches/ standards which are ineffective/ out of date and take the organisation forward in improving services.
• Ensure the highest standard of customer excellence by taking responsibility for team behaviours and performance. Implement and embed new working practices that enhance the services and the customer experience.
• Work closely with colleagues, partners, and contractors etc. to ensure a collaborative approach is taken in delivering services whilst being open, honest, fair, and respectful.
• Be committed to the organisations principles, vision and values and ensure that all our customers are safe in their homes.

Contracts Manager Requirements:

• Professional qualification in property/building related area (MIFSM, MCIOB, MRICS, CMIOSH, MBIFM
• NEBOSH Fire Safety and Risk Management Certificate or equivalent
• Certificate of Applied Fire Risk Assessment or equivalent
• Level 4 Diploma or equivalent in fire safety or related qualification or equivalent
• Evidence of continual professional experience.
• High level of knowledge in relation to housing association compliance services, regulation, and best practice
• Developing, reviewing, and implementing policies and procedures consistent with statutory and regulatory requirements/ best practice.
• Procurement of works and associated forms of contract.
• Undertaking risk assessments.
• Experience of developing & managing budgets in line with agreed targets.
• Experience of managing & developing staff.
• Experience of coaching and mentoring staff and providing leadership to meet team objectives.
• Experience of involving users in the planning and delivery of services & customer focussed services.
• Managing consultants and contractors in the delivery of compliance-based services.
• Providing specialist advice and guidance on compliance-based services.
• Working at a management level.
• Experience of implementing new initiatives
• Full driving licence and able to use own vehicle for work

Contracts Manager Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave entitlement (full time equivalent, pro rata for part time employees) which rises with length of service plus bank holidays
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Pension Scheme
• Paid Professional Membership Fees
• Employee Recognition Scheme
• Talent Management Programmes and e-learning access
• Wellbeing and Employee Engagement initiatives
• Free parking at either our head office or main depot
• A subsidised on-site gym
• Options for hybrid working

Our Clients Values: Adaptability, Accountability, AmbitionEquality, Diversity, and Inclusion Commitment StatementIf you feel like you meet the above criteria of the Contracts Manager, please apply now!Our client is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Applications from all suitably qualified individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, sexualorientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. They offer a range of family friendly policies and flexible working arrangements to support employees from diverse backgrounds.They will positively encourage applications from candidates with protected characteristics which are under-represented in specific roles in accordance with Section 158 of the Equality Act 2010.