Assistant Contracts Manager

We have an opportunity for an Assistant Contracts Manager to join our team based in Worcester. As Assistant Contracts Manager you will support management of external service providers, suppliers and contract performance, with a focus on those that cover maintenance and construction activities, ensuring they are achieving contractually agreed levels of service, quality and cost, including coordinating contract mobilisation and contract exit as required. The role sits within the Contract Management sub-team of the wider Group Procurement team, whose purpose is to deliver maximum value for money and minimise risk across the supply base through implementing and monitoring fair contracts, in line with legally compliant practices and the values of organisation. The role of Assistant Contracts Manager will include:

• Managing the interface between key suppliers and internal operational stakeholders
• Ensuring all structures are in place to enable the smooth running of the contracts
• Monitoring performance of the contractors. Sourcing and creating reports to evidence this and identify possible improvements
• Identifying any shortfalls in service and managing relevant improvement projects
• Acting as a point of expertise for colleagues, supporting and informing future tenders and contracts
• Forming strong relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders, internally and externally
• Regular travel is a requirement of the role, therefore a full valid driving license is essential
  
  A degree, management qualification or other relevant professional qualification
• Previous experience in managing/monitoring supply contracts
• Understanding of project management methodologies to effectively manage contract teams
• High level of attention to detail and the ability to prioritise work loads to produce quality and accurate work under pressure
• Proficient user in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook with the ability to analyse data in a number of forms
• Some knowledge and experience within maintenance or Construction sectors
  
  View more detail about what it's like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at - www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working. Sanctuary Group is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

We provide homes and care for more than 250,000 people in England and Scotland. Our customers are at the heart of all we do. With around 14,000 colleagues, we foster a diverse and inclusive culture, and nurture and reward talent. Our Benefits As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:
• 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays (pro rata)
• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee recognition scheme
• Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• £38,549 per annum (rising to £40,589 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
The full time equivalent salary for this role is £45,736 based on 35 hours per week rising to £48,157 after 12 months service and subject to satisfactory performance