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Contracts Officer

Employer
Solihull Community Housing
Location
Solihull Community Housing, Chapelhouse Asset Management Hub
Salary
£31,346 - £36,922
Closing date
15 Feb 2021
Reference
SOL000003723

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Sector
Local Councils
Job Type
Asset management, Housing
Contract Type
Full time permanent
Working Pattern
Standard
Hours
Full-Time

Job Details

Hours:
37.0 Hours per Week

Solihull Community Housing is an Arms Length Management Organisation (ALMO) responsible for managing the property portfolio, customers and surrounding estates on behalf of Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC).

Responsible to the Project Manager, you will work as part of a team responsible for the management and administration of Capital Investment Contracts. This will include the monitoring of work activities completed by the nominated Contractors, in terms of quality, performance, and adherence to specifications and compliance with health and safety management, programme and customer service. You will also be responsible for producing high quality management information and keeping accurate and professional contract information. You will require particular skills and abilities associated with your primary area of work, but will also be expected to carry out duties covering other areas of work within the team as and when required.

Exceptional customer service is paramount as is the need to support Solihull Community Housing’s (SCH) Strategic Vision, Values and whole organisation Asset Management Strategy.

High quality customer service is an absolute pre-requisite of this role both on an individual and corporate basis.

The role is a busy one, so the ability to prioritise and effectively manage your workload are key skills for the role. Along with an in house Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) we also work with a range of contractors and external agencies so good communication and negotiation skills are essential. Technical knowledge and a good grasp of Health and Safety are pre-requisites for the post.

With experience in either the social housing or commercial property sector, the ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience of working in a busy service area, financial control/budget management and operating with a value for money focus.

You will work with a team to set the agenda for the future management of our service provision and growth aspirations, manage work streams from tender to completion on time and within budget, champion our new way of thinking to get everyone on board to review our current systems and processes, propose new options and suggestions relating to our service delivery, and provide accurate and well-maintained data which will lead to a process of continuous improvement in the services we provide , and embed a culture of working as one team within the asset management department. A thorough understanding of procurement processes is essential.

There couldn’t be a better time to join a progressive and forward thinking organisation that operates with a financial head and a social heart. If you understand the local area and have a passion for delivering plans that truly align with organisational objectives, then we really would like to hear from you.

To apply, please click on the link below. If you have a specific question or require further information regarding this post, please contact Jackie Mitchell, Stock Investment Manager, on 0121 717 1405.

Please note we do not accept CVs.

Solihull Community Housing is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

Solihull Community Housing is committed to safeguarding and protecting children, young people and adults at risk and to promoting their welfare and requires all employees and volunteers share this commitment.

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Job Description & Person Specification

Company

We are an Arm's Length Management Organisation (ALMO) set up in April 2004 to run the housing service on behalf of Solihull Council. The Council still owns the properties and is the landlord. But housing services are delivered by us.

We are run by a management board made up of four tenants, four councillors and four independent people chosen for their specialist skills and experience.

Our vision
Put our customers first, be forward thinking and pursue opportunities for growth.

Our core purpose
Providing homes to be proud of and helping people change their lives for the better.

Our values
- Go the extra mile
- Find solutions to problems
- Work as one team for the community

Company info
Website
Telephone
0121 717 1515
Location
Endeavour House
Meriden Drive
Kingshurst
Solihull
West Midlands
B37 6BX
United Kingdom

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