Contracts Manager - District Council

Alecto Recruitment; Tandridge; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking a Contracts Manager for a District Council in Tandridge. You'll oversee grounds maintenance services to ensure public spaces are safe and attractive. Responsibilities include monitoring contractors and reviewing event applications. The ideal candidate will have local authority contract management experience and strong knowledge of grounds maintenance. This is a hybrid role with an initial 5-month contract, potentially extending to permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Experience in local authority or public realm contract management.
• Background in contract mobilisation and management.
• Strong understanding of grounds maintenance health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee performance of grounds maintenance contractors.
• Review event applications for council-owned land.
• Audit playground inspections and related works.
• Collaborate with teams and contractors to resolve issues.

Skills

Local authority contract management

Contract mobilisation

Grounds maintenance operations

Health & safety knowledge

Event application review

Service delivery

Job description

Contracts Manager – District Council

£17.66 per hour – 37 hours per week – 5‑month initial contract (potentially extending to permanent)

Location: Oxted – Surrey

Hybrid working: 4 days on site, 1 day from home (with greater flexibility once established)

Alecto Recruitment is currently seeking a Contracts Officer to manage open space / grounds maintenance services and to join one of our clients, a local District Council, on an initial 5/6 month contract, with a view to be extended and potentially become permanent.

Role Overview

As a Contracts Officer / Contracts Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the district's parks, playgrounds, allotments, and cemetery grounds. You'll ensure these public spaces are safe, attractive, and well‑maintained for residents and visitors, supporting the council's commitment to high‑quality outdoor environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and monitor the performance of contractors delivering grounds maintenance services.
• Review and approve event applications for council‑owned land.
• Audit, review, and report on playground inspections and related works.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external contractors to address issues promptly.
• Provide professional input to ensure safe, attractive, and well‑maintained public spaces.

What we are looking for

• Background in local authority, client‑side, or public realm contract management.
• Contract mobilisation background / contract management.
• Strong knowledge of grounds maintenance operations and health & safety requirements.
• Confident in reviewing inspection reports and event applications.
• Proactive, hands‑on approach to service delivery and quality assurance.

To apply for this role, please forward your CV to Mike Prew at Alecto Recruitment or give us a call in strict confidence.

We thank all applicants who respond, but only those shortlisted will be contacted. INDG