Contract Support - Preston

As a Contract Support you will be assisting with the delivery of the responsive repairs programme and providing enhanced admin and performance support to both internal colleagues and contractors.

You will have existing knowledge of raising and monitoring works through a housing management system and will be familiar with the use of Schedule of Rates. You will support with the raising and approving of works, alongside analysing completion documentation to ensure effective financial management.

You will be confident and professional and able to carry out discussions with contractors in relation to quality of work and customer service queries.

You will be able to analyse data and produce reports to support internal colleagues in the management and delivery of works carried out by contractors.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills both written and verbal and be comfortable liaising with stakeholders at different levels of an organisation.

Being able to utilise IT packages and system such as Excel and Housing Management Systems is required along with the ability to multitask and manage your time effectively.

At Places for People, we prioritise our dedication to safer recruitment. Therefore, a basic DBS check is mandatory for this position.

Experience & Skills
Excellent communication skills,

Previous Admin Experience

IT Literate in particular Teams, Excel and Outlook,

An understanding of property maintenance including the use of SOR's

Social Housing knowledge,

The willingness to work towards qualification.

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:
Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly

Pension with matched contributions up to 7%

Excellent holiday package - up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave

Cashback plan for healthcare costs - up to 500 saving per year

A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%

Training and development

Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more

Safeguarding

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.

We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities