Contract Strategy Manager Location: Homebased with occasional travel Salary: c£70,000 per annum, dependent on experience Contract Type: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week Role Profile: (url removed) Anchor is seeking an experienced and dynamic Contract Strategy Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our Property & Assets function. Reporting to the Head of Strategic Partnerships, this role will lead the development, production and mobilisation of large-scale property maintenance and repair contracts—totalling approximately £80m per annum. Key responsibilities * Leading the development, implementation and mobilisation of major property and asset maintenance contracts. * Working closely with Procurement to shape and deliver new supplier partnerships. * Managing and influencing internal and external stakeholder relationships across Property Delivery, Portfolio Strategy, Sustainability, Finance and Operations. * Ensuring full compliance with regulatory and governance requirements and recommending improvements where needed. * Contributing to procurement programmes that deliver on time, raise quality standards, and support a resilient property service. * Embedding best practice in contract management, fraud prevention, delegated authorities, and partnership working. * Supporting performance improvement, cost savings and service enhancements through innovative contracting. Knowledge & Skills * Strong knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts. * Understanding of property maintenance operations within the housing sector. * Ability to develop creative, pragmatic solutions in a complex, changing environment. * Excellent communication and influencing skills, with confidence to challenge constructively at senior levels. * Strong planning, reporting and organisational capability, with an ability to work under pressure and build trust-based relationships. Experience * Extensive experience in developing high-value property contracts in housing maintenance, repairs, or renewals. * Proven track record delivering large procurement programmes and complex partnering agreements. * Experience collaborating with residents, colleagues and operational teams to shape service specifications. * Leadership experience with the ability to motivate teams and drive performance. * Degree-level education or equivalent experience. * Ideally working towards or holding a relevant professional qualification (e.g. MCIOB, MRICS)