Contract Manager / Principal Officer

Swinton, Manchester

Salary Details: £46000.00 - 48710.00 a year

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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

Date Posted: 15 May 2025
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