2 months contract (with a possibility of extension) with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
⢠To lead on effective and transparent procurement and contract management across Housing Services, ensuring compliance with statutory procurement regulations and the Councilâs Standing Orders.
⢠To provide expert contract management advice, ensuring robust governance, financial control and risk management arrangements are in place across a portfolio of Housing contracts exceeding £6m per annum.
⢠To support the delivery of best value, social value and sustainable outcomes through strategic oversight of repairs, maintenance, major works, professional services and ICT\-related housing contracts.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
⢠Maintain and develop a comprehensive contract management strategy for Housing Services, introducing appropriate governance frameworks and control mechanisms.
⢠Oversee and maintain an accurate Housing contract register, ensuring all contracts are monitored, reviewed and compliant with agreed criteria.
⢠Provide specialist advice on public procurement regulations, UK legislation, Council policies and Standing Orders relating to procurement and contract management.
⢠Contribute to strategic and annual contract performance reviews, preparing reports, strategy papers and options appraisals to inform procurement decisions.
⢠Liaise with Corporate Procurement, Finance and Legal Services to ensure compliance and agreement on procurement approaches and documentation.
⢠Support the procurement and mobilisation of service delivery contracts, ensuring operational teams understand and meet contractual obligations.
⢠Identify, assess and manage contractual risks, escalating issues where necessary and implementing mitigation measures.
⢠Deliver value for money initiatives and support the achievement of cashable savings across Housing contracts.
⢠Develop and maintain internal procurement and contract management guidance and deliver training to stakeholders where required.
⢠Ensure contracts deliver social value, sustainability and inclusive growth objectives in line with Council priorities.
⢠Respond to Member enquiries, complaints and general procurement\-related queries.
Skills/Experience:
⢠Demonstrable experience of contract and supplier management within a public sector environment.
⢠Strong knowledge of UK public procurement legislation and statutory compliance requirements.
⢠Experience managing contracts within housing, repairs and maintenance, construction, consultancy or related services.
⢠Proven ability to deliver value for money and identify cost\-saving opportunities.
⢠Experience maintaining contract registers and governance documentation.
⢠Strong financial and commercial awareness, including risk management and performance monitoring.
⢠Experience working with corporate procurement, legal and finance teams.
⢠Proficient in relevant IT systems including Oracle, Keystone, Northgate and Microsoft Office.
⢠Excellent report writing, analytical and stakeholder management skills.
⢠Ability to operate at a strategic and advisory level within a local authority setting.
Additional Information:
⢠37 hours per week.
⢠Hybrid working arrangement (Council Offices).
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