Contract Management Specialist / Commercial Officer who has good business acumen with contract management experience and an oversight within the social housing sector is required for a well-established housing provider based in Bridgewater, Somerset.
SALARY: up to £49,000 per annum (dependent on experience) + Generous Benefits
LOCATION: Hybrid Working split between working from home and the office in Bridgewater, Somerset
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
APPLICATION PROCESS: You will need to complete an Application Form which we will email through with the Recruitment Pack once you’ve applied via this site. Please keep an eye out for our email.
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Contract Management Specialist / Commercial Officer who has good business acumen with contract management experience and an oversight within the social housing sector.
Working as the Contract Management Specialist / Commercial Officer you will play a crucial role in overseeing and managing the various contracts that support the business activity.
As the Contract Management Specialist / Commercial Officer your role will involve the oversight and management of contractual agreements, legal and regulatory compliance, contract documentation, quality standards, safe working practices, cost management / value for money and timely completion.
The successful candidate will be joining an award-winning organisation committed to colleague engagement, where every colleague is valued and heard.
The organisation can offer you excellent professional development, training, and support to enable you to achieve your full potential.
If this role excites you and you are keen to join a small but passionate team of people working for customers and at a leading Arm’s Length Management Organisation (ALMO) then the company look forward to hearing from you.
DUTIES
Some of the duties as the Contract Management Specialist / Commercial Officer include:
- Oversee and lead on the effective management and oversight of all contracts
- Oversee the implementation and execution of new contracts, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
- Support and develop partnerships/relationships with key stakeholders and customers
- Review the Contractor Management Policy to ensure that works are completed by competent contractors and the assurance arrangements are robust
- Review contract documents, scope of work, and specifications
- Co-ordinate and lead contract meetings with contractors
- Identify any performance issues and work with contractors and other colleagues to deliver improvement plans as required
- Monitor and evaluate contractor performance against agreed-upon metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Consult with residents, co-ordinate communication and attend customer meetings as required
- Assist with specifications, designs, contract and tender documentation to procure works and services
- Undertake statutory consultation with leaseholders
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
- Proven experience in contract management and oversight within the social housing sector
- A Customer First approach
- Relevant qualification would be advantageous
- Understanding of Health & Safety requirements and experience of CDM
- Excellent project management and organisational skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience of budget management and cost control
- Experience of performance monitoring and reporting
- Access to a vehicle for work purposes / meet in person for required meetings and visiting contractors on site
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.
JOB REF: AWDO-P11998
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