Procurement & Contracts Manager - Housing - AR

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.