We are recruiting an Interim Contract Manager for a leading Social Housing provider based in the West Midlands, supporting programmes across the local region on a 4-month contract.
As an Interim Contract Manager you will be responsible for maintaining and managing contractor relationships and high quality budget conscious work.
What’s on offer:
Rate: £30-£35 per hour
Contract: 4-month interim assignment (potential for extension)
Working pattern: Full-time (36 hours)
Flexibility: Monday-Thursday on site and in office, Friday work from home
About the Company
Our client is a well-established Social Housing group managing a portfolio of residential properties across the West Midlands and the surrounding areas. They are committed to providing safe, high-quality homes and delivering excellent services to their tenants and communities.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Lead on all reactive maintenance issues, ensuring swift, cost-effective solutions
2. Lead on regulatory standards, compliancy and health and safety responsibilities
3. Build strong, lasting relationships with scheme-based staff, partners and tenants as their trusted senior point of contact
4. Ensure all properties comply with health & safety and legal obligations
5. Manage contractor relationships, maintaining high-quality, budget- conscious work
6. Oversee effective and efficient void works to reduce void periods and ensure our ready-to-let standard is maintained
7. Drive process improvements, draft and review key policies, helping refine and elevate service delivery
8. Provide reports on activity, progress and compliance of repairs, maintenance and health and safety against key performance indicators
The successful Contract Manager will have:
9. Strong experience within repairs, voids, planned works etc
10. Is confident working with external contractors and maintaining relationships
11. Can assess risk, challenge appropriately and provide assurance to senior stakeholders
12. Cares about resident experience and understands the importance of quality homes
13. Social housing experience
14. Similar experience in previous post
This role would suit an experienced Contract Manager available at short notice, looking for an interim opportunity within a reputable Social Housing organisation. If this role sounds of interest to you please get in touch with Kyle on 07451262463 or email me on !