WPS are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead the delivery of our responsive repairs service within the social housing sector. This is a pivotal role, responsible for managing both the contract and the operational team, ensuring high-quality service delivery and compliance with performance targets.
🔍 Key Responsibilities
* Oversee the day-to-day management of the responsive repairs contract.
* Lead and motivate a team of supervisors, operatives, and subcontractors.
* Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality standards, and contractual KPIs.
* Build strong relationships with clients, residents, and internal stakeholders.
* Monitor budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation to ensure cost-effective delivery.
* Drive continuous improvement and innovation across the service.
✅ Requirements
* Current experience as a Contracts Manager in responsive repairs or a closely related field.
* Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage teams and subcontractors.
* Strong understanding of social housing and the challenges of delivering repairs services.
* Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
* Commercial awareness and experience managing budgets and performance metrics.
🌟 What We Offer
* A supportive and collaborative working environment.
* Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.
To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting