Head of Contracts

Head of Contracts

About The Role

We are excited to share this new opportunity for a Head of Contracts to oversee and strategically manage all commercial contracts within the Asset Management department, driving value for money and high standards of service delivery. The role oversees the delivery of the planned maintenance programme to our homes, ensuring long term forecasting of component replacement and effective procurement is in place. This role involves significant internal partnering and collaboration to connect various business functions and ensure seamless operations. The role is an integral part of our Senior Leadership Team working collaboratively to deliver positive outcomes for our residents and local communities.

About you

We are looking for someone with extensive experience of contract management, procurement and supplier management. You'll also have experience of managing budgets and financial performance, the ability to develop and implement strategies and set clear objectives to drive delivery.

You'll bring to the role your strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as knowledge of relevant legislation, regulation and best practice. You will have excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills and will be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines, while ensuring a high level of integrity and professionalism. You'll possess strong management skills, with the ability to motivate, inspire and empower a team of staff to deliver excellent services.

You'll hold a professional qualification in contract management/procurement (e.g. CIPS), or finance and be able to show continued professional development. You'll be someone who shares our core values of Ownership, Innovation, Teamwork and Inclusion and looks to incorporate them into their day to day work.

You'll need to have a flexible approach to work, as some out of hours work may be required and be able to visit properties as required.

The successful applicant will require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate which is considered satisfactory to Housing Solutions.

About Us

A housing association by name, a community-builder by nature. We have been serving the needs of the least privileged in Buckinghamshire and Berkshire since 1995, delivering services that radically shift how social and affordable housing services are delivered.

Our mission is to make our residents proud of where they live and our colleagues proud of where they work. Our services are driven by our strategic goals of safe, satisfied and sustainable, underpinned by our company values of ownership, innovation, teamwork and inclusion. Our employees are passionate and driven to achieve the best results for our residents, and are rewarded for their hard work and commitment.

We are financially secure and eager to embrace innovation that benefits people living in our 7,500 properties we currently own or manage. The next step is to build a sector-leading service that meets their diverse needs faster and more efficiently.

You will make connections across the whole team and be part of our inclusive and open culture. Achieving the best of both worlds we successfully combine remote working with collaboration working together in our spacious and modern offices.

Our substantial benefits package includes;

• Competitive company pension contributions
• Private health care
• Life assurance and income protection
• Strong focus on employee wellbeing, including 28 days annual leave and our 'Healthy Lives, Healthy Minds' programme.
• Electric Vehicle lease scheme

You can find out more about our benefit package on our website.

How to Apply

To discuss this opportunity please contact Samantha Carty, Assistant Director of Property Services on .

At Housing Solutions, we are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We'd love to hear from candidates from all backgrounds and experiences. Housing Solutions are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. As part of this commitment, we ensure disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role are invited to interview.

We are reviewing applications as they are received and will be conducting interviews on an ongoing basis, so act fast and be an early applicant for this exciting opportunity.

The closing date is 23 May 2025.

We will not be accepting applications through recruitment agencies for this position.

For internal applications please apply through the intranet, under the HR section - internal vacancies.