Job Title: Procurement & Contracts Manager – Housing
Service: Resources & Assets – Finance/Procurement
Reports to: Service Director – Finance
Contract: Fixed Term (12 months)
Role Purpose
To lead effective, compliant and value-driven procurement and contract management across Housing Services. The role ensures robust governance, risk management and financial control arrangements are in place, supporting the delivery of high-quality housing services and best value for public funds.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and support procurement activity across Housing Services in line with statutory requirements, Council policies and public procurement regulations.
* Manage a portfolio of housing-related contracts (including repairs, maintenance, major works, professional services and ICT) with an annual aggregate value exceeding £6m.
* Maintain and implement a contract management strategy, ensuring appropriate governance, performance monitoring and risk controls are in place.
* Maintain an accurate contracts register and ensure the Council’s contract management systems are kept up to date.
* Provide expert advice to Housing stakeholders on procurement processes, contract mobilisation, performance management and payments.
* Identify, monitor and escalate contractual risks and issues, ensuring timely mitigation and resolution.
* Contribute to annual contract performance reviews, options appraisals, strategy papers and procurement planning.
* Work closely with Finance, Legal and Corporate Procurement to ensure compliance and best practice.
* Support the delivery of social value, sustainability and inclusive growth objectives within procurement activities.
* Develop and maintain internal guidance and training on procurement and contract management.
Person Specification
Essential
* Significant experience in public sector procurement and contract management.
* Strong knowledge of UK procurement regulations and governance requirements.
* Experience managing high-value service or construction-related contracts.
* Proven ability to deliver value for money and manage financial controls.
* Strong stakeholder management, analytical and reporting skills.
Desirable
* Professional qualification in procurement, law, finance or the built environment.
* Experience in housing, property maintenance or construction-related services.
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