Local Authority Contracts Manager (Housing), Wokingham

Local Authority Contracts Manager (Housing), Wokingham  
Pay rate up to £500 per day 
Contract role, Local Government Housing  
 
We are recruiting for an experienced  interim Housing Contracts Manager for a Local Authority in Berkshire.  
Please note – you will need to have worked in a Local Authority Housing setting at this level to be considered. 
Key outcomes:  

• To assist the council in leading effective and transparent procurement for Housing Services, whilst delivering on best value.  

• Provide contract management advice to Housing Services, ensuring that arrangements are in place for effective contract management.  

• To manage a range of contracts as required to ensure that Housing meets its contractual obligations, identifying and managing risks that may arise through the operation of contracts and implement robust financial and operational controls.  

• The role supports procurement and delivery of contracts across the Housing Services directorate (aggregating in excess of £6m per annum) within Statutory and Local Procurement policies – including contracts for repairs and maintenance, major works, professional services, ICT systems and other contracts necessary for the effective delivery of housing services.  

• Maintain a contract management strategy for Housing Services that provides appropriate levels of governance and introduces key management controls.  

• Contribute to strategic/annual performance reviews of Housing contracts and preparation of reports, strategy papers and options appraisals for the services’ procurement needs.  

• Liaise with colleagues in corporate procurement, finance and legal as necessary to obtain concurrence.  

• Work with service leads to provide specific contract procurement and payments advice.  

• Maintain a log of all Housing contracts and ensure that the Council’s contract management system is kept up to date – including a review of all contracts/projects against agreed criteria.  

• To provide expert advice on, and ensure compliance with procurement regulations, The council’s Council policies, Standing Orders, UK and EU legislation, and case law relating to procurement and management of service providers.  

• Produce and maintain internal guidance documents and training on procurement and contract management and maintain a forward plan for procurement activity. 

 
This is a contract role, and you will need to have experience in a similar role. 
 
Please get in touch for more information. 
 
This is an agency post and Vitalis can offer you:- 

• A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to 

• An easy registration process (all done online) 

• Referral schemes and incentives  

• Ongoing compliance managed for you 

• Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more. 

Please contact Graham Leatham on 07484 513909 or email graham.leatham@vitalissocialcare.co.uk for more information.  
We recruit across all areas of Housing, Public Sector, Planning and Local Government work. If you are experienced in this sector, and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles.