Commercial Contracts & Governance Manager (Facilities & Accommodation) NIHE

EFDNI; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Ireland Housing Executive is seeking a permanent Facilities Contracts Lead to manage and govern facilities and accommodation contracts and supplier relationships across the organisation. The post holder will ensure value for money and compliance with governance standards, supporting NIHE's modern, professional facilities service.

The role requires either a Level 6 qualification with 2 years’ experience in procurement/contracts or 5 years’ relevant experience with CPD.

Qualifications

• Level 6 qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline and ≥2 years’ experience in contracts/supplier management or procurement.
• Alternatively, 5 years’ relevant experience with ongoing professional development including qualifications.
• Experience in ensuring value for money in contract management.
• Current driving licence or access to transport.
• Desirable: experience in facilities and accommodation/ commercial property management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support governance and continuous improvement of Facilities and Accommodation contracts and supplier relationships across the organisation.
• Contribute to delivering a modern, professional and responsive Facilities and Accommodation service to support NIHE delivery.
• Comply with governance and regulatory standards and ensure value for money.

Education

Level 6 qualification

Job description

Job reference:2026-142

Salary:£37,280-£42,839

Duration:Permanent

Band:6

Closing date:Thursday 15 October 2026 at 4:30pm

Job purpose:

To lead and support the effective management, governance and continuous improvement of Facilities and Accommodation contracts and supplier relationships across the organisation. The post holder 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.

To contribute to the provision of a modern, professional and responsive Facilities and Accommodation service to support NIHE business delivery and our vision and values.

The essential criteria are detailed in the Candidate Information Pack.

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

1. Either

• A) Possess a Level 6* qualification (or equivalent) 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

• B) 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. (Please include dates)

*Refer to Qualifications Framework for equivalencies

It will be the responsibility of the applicant to demonstrate equivalency

2. Can demonstrate significant relevant experience in the

• management and monitoring of contracts to ensure value for money is achieved.
• 3. 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

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

Further information, including detailed job requirements and application form, is available from this website or by:

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