Commercial Contracts & Governance Manager

Northern Ireland Housing Executive; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Ireland Housing Executive in Belfast seeks a Commercial Contracts & Governance Manager to join the Facilities & Accommodation team. The role focuses on governance, contract management and supplier relationships to drive value and compliance across the organisation.

You will lead improvements, monitor contracts and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure efficient service delivery and adherence to standards.

Qualifications

• Experience managing contracts, supplier relationships and procurement activities.
• Demonstrated planning and organisational skills with ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to represent the organisation's interests and build productive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support governance and continuous improvement of Facilities & Accommodation contracts.
• Ensure services deliver value for money and comply with governance/regulatory standards.

Skills

Contract management

Governance

Supplier relationship management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Level 6 qualification (business management / procurement / facilities management)

Job description

The Housing Executive is now recruiting for a Commercial Contracts & Governance Manager to join their Facilities & Accommodation team

Grade:Band 6
Reports to:Workspace Services Manager
Location:Belfast with regular travel throughout Northern Ireland

Job Purpose

In this role, you will lead and support the effective management, governance and continuous improvement of Facilities and Accommodation contracts and supplier relationships across the organisation.

You will play a key role in ensuring services are delivered efficiently, provide value for money, meet business requirements and comply with relevant governance and regulatory standards.

Essential Criteria

• 1. Possess a Level 6 qualification in a relevant discipline (such as business management, procurement, commercial management, facilities management, property management, governance, project management or a related field) and can demonstrate at least two years’ relevant experience managing contracts, supplier relationships and procurement activities
  OR
  Exceptionally, can demonstrate 5 years’ relevant experience in managing contracts, supplier relationships and procurement activities and can demonstrate continued professional development including the attainment of relevant qualifications
• 2. Can demonstrate significant relevant experience in the management and monitoring of contracts to ensure value for money is achieved
• 3. Can demonstrate:
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills
  • Ability to work accurately under pressure of multiple deadlines
  • Ability to professionally represent the interests of the organisation
  • A successful track record in developing and maintaining productive working relationships
• 4. Possess a current driving licence or have access to a form of transport that will permit the candidate to meet the requirements of the post in full

Desirable Criteria

• 1. Can demonstrate relevant experience in the management and monitoring of contracts related to facilities & accommodation/commercial property

The closing date for applications is Thursday 15th October 2026 at 4.30pm.