Framework Officer

Job Description

Salary: Up to £28,000Job Type: Full Time, PermanentLocation: Head Office - West DidsburyBenefits: Competitive pension, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loans for public transport plus much more.*Please note this role is known as Framework Co-ordinator at Great Places*Join our Programme Team within the Affordable Development Team at Great Places, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of affordable housing through strategic procurement and framework management.Why are you hereYour role will support the Development Performance Manager (DPM) to manage the Development Team’s procurement frameworks and analyse data to help drive the performance of the development team.You will help the DPM re-procure frameworksYou will work collaboratively with the wider team to make best use of performance data to enable the Affordable Development Team to continually improve our service offer.You will deliver excellent customer service to all stakeholders including new customers, Homes England, Local Authorities, internal colleagues, external consultants and contractors.What you’ll be doing:

• You will be supporting the (DPM) with the day to day management of the ICN framework, legal services framework, valuers panel and the Off-Site Homes Alliance framework.
• You will be taking a leading role in the management of the ICN website and portal. To ensure the website and portal are continually updated and key information is shared with all users.
• You will be continually developing the website and portal in response to members feedback and requirements.
• You will be actively promoting the Development Team frameworks through social media and other channels.
• You will be preparing material and attend events to promote ICN as and when required.
• You will be working with the DPM and Social Value Specialist to ensure social value outcomes are achieved through the frameworks.
• You will produce reports on the usage of the frameworks and monitor performance of suppliers in order to improve performance and identify any issues.

What you’ll need:

• A Level qualifications or equivalent desirable but not essential.
• You will have experience of working in procurement and an understanding of frameworks.
• You will have confidence and experience of working with a wide range of customers and stakeholders.
• You will have the ability to manage your time effectively and work on a number of tasks at the same time.
• You will have experience using a variety of IT packages
• You will have the experience of presenting data in a variety of formats

What we need from you:

• A commitment to understand the challenges and opportunities that exist in the communities in which we work. We particularly value lived experience in social housing
• A passion to advocate on behalf of people and communities
• A commitment to work in partnership with others for the benefit of Great Places
• A commitment to continuous learning and improvement
• An ability to work in uncertainty
• To be professional and work with integrity, inclusivity and respect for diversity

What we give you in return for your hard work and commitment

• Pension | DC scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleagues and Great Places)
• WPA | Healthcare auto enrolled at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available - option to increase & add family members
• Annual leave | Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days + Bank Holidays
• Flexi time | Allows colleagues to achieve a healthy work life balance whilst carrying out requirement of the role. A maximum of 13 days flexi can be taken in a year
• Professional fees |The business pays the cost of one professional membership fee for each colleague
• The Market Place | high street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much more
• Health and wellbeing initiatives |Our colleagues enjoy wellbeing campaigns throughout the year, with activities designed around our four pillars of wellbeing, these include career wellbeing, mental wellbeing, physical wellbeing and financial wellbeing

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