Contract Manager / Principal Officer

Swinton, Manchester
Reed Specialist Recruitment
Contract Manager / Principal Officer

• Contract Duration: 6-month contract
• Location: Salford
• Salary: 46,000 – 48,710 per annum
• Hours: 36 per week, hybrid (2-3 days on-site)

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a proactive and skilled Housing Contract Manager to join a Local Authority in Salford. This pivotal role involves overseeing housing contracts for the Council, ensuring robust performance management and continuous service improvement in line with the City Mayor’s priorities.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Develop and maintain performance management processes across various housing sectors.
• Prepare and analyse detailed monthly performance reports to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Lead the development of new funding opportunities and oversee the procurement of service contracts.
• Implement contractual remedies and support the mobilisation of new service contracts.
• Enforce compliance with housing regulations and standards, ensuring all contractual obligations are met.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in managing housing contracts and a strong grasp of KPIs.
• Exceptional analytical and strategic skills, with a keen ability to prepare and interpret performance reports.
• Strong project management skills and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Experience in enforcement of contract terms and conditions.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing environments.
• Relevant professional qualifications or equivalent practical experience in contract management or a related field.

If interested, please submit your application along with an updated copy of your CV