Contract Manager / Principal Officer

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