Contract Manager

Daniel Owen Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to oversee social housing contracts in South London. This temporary position offers a daily rate of up to £375. The role includes managing service contracts, ensuring compliance and budget control, and supporting strategic objectives. Ideal candidates will have experience in public sector contracts and strong stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Flexible, temporary ongoing contract

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing social housing or public sector contracts.
• Strong understanding of housing repairs and compliance contracts.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of social housing contracts.
• Act as the primary point of contact between the local authority and contractors.
• Monitor contractor performance through audits and site visits.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Job description

Job Title: Contract Manager - Social Housing

Location: South London

Contract Type: Temporary, Ongoing Basis

Daily Rate: Up to 375 per day

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Contract Manager to oversee and manage social housing contracts for a leading local authority in South London. This temporary ongoing position offers an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality housing services that meet regulatory and client requirements.

As Contract Manager, you will be responsible for managing multiple housing-related service contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, budget control, and delivering value-for-money outcomes for the council and its residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of social housing contracts, including repairs, maintenance, voids, and planned works, ensuring adherence to service standards and contractual KPIs
• Act as the primary point of contact between the local authority and contractors, fostering positive working relationships and resolving contract-related issues promptly
• Monitor contractor performance through regular audits, site visits, and performance reviews to ensure compliance with health & safety, quality standards, and statutory requirements
• Oversee financial management of contracts, including budget monitoring, forecasting, and cost control to deliver projects within agreed budgets
• Lead contract meetings, prepare reports, and present findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders and procurement teams
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to prevent contract breaches or service disruptions
• Ensure all contract documentation, variations, and compliance records are accurate, up-to-date, and stored according to audit requirements
• Collaborate with internal departments such as housing, legal, procurement, and finance to support contract governance and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support the council's strategic objectives for social housing by driving innovation, efficiency, and resident satisfaction through effective contract management

Requirements

• Proven experience managing social housing or public sector contracts, ideally within a local authority or housing association environment
• Strong understanding of housing repairs, maintenance, and compliance contracts; Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, procurement regulations, and health & safety standards
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple contracts simultaneously

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rate up to 375
• Flexible, temporary ongoing contract
• Opportunity to work with a respected local authority shaping social housing services
• Supportive team environment and opportunity to make a tangible impact in the community

Application Process

If you are an experienced Contract Manager with a background in social housing and local authority contracts, and you are available immediately, please apply today or get in touch for more details.