Job Description

Permanent, Full time (minimum 30 hours)
Closing Date: Tuesday 9th September 9am
Interview Dates: Tuesday 23rd September - in person
Join us as our new Contracts Manager and help us build vibrant communities together.
We're looking for a skilled professional to join us as Contracts Manager to lead the delivery of our planned maintenance and capital investment programmes, as well as other contracts.
You'll be at the heart of ensuring our homes and neighbourhoods are safe, well-maintained, and future-ready--managing key contracts with precision, ensuring compliance, and driving value for money across all projects.
The Role
In this pivotal role, you'll work closely with our Head of Asset Management and Development, collaborating across teams and with external partners to deliver high-quality services. Your expertise in contract law, financial acumen, and ability to communicate effectively will be essential in maintaining strong relationships with contractors, tenants, and colleagues alike. You'll be instrumental in ensuring our services meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
About You
We're looking for someone with a solid background in contract management, ideally in a construction and/or social housing environment along with an HNC/HND minimum in Building Construction or similar recognised qualification.
You'll have a strong understanding of contract law, including standard forms of contract (e.g., NEC4/JCT) and have a proven track record of managing contracts in excess of 1million.
The ability to use IT systems and hand held technology to record client management information is also required.
If you're organised, collaborative, and ready to make a real impact in the social housing sector, we'd love to hear from you.
This post requires that the job holder is subject to a DBS check at a basic level.
Possession of a current valid driving licence and appropriately insured car is a requirement for the post.
What We Offer
We believe in rewarding our team with more than just a salary. Here's what you can look forward to:
32 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Holiday purchase & buy-back schemes
Team outings with an annual team budget
Electric vehicle leasing through Octopus Energy
Pension scheme with SHPS
Life insurance for pension members
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Healthcare cashback plan via Healthshield
Retail discounts
Long Service Awards (given at 1 year, 5 years and in increments of 5 years following this)
Reimbursement for professional subscription fees
Corporate Sponsorship opportunities
Reimbursement for HRT pre-paid certificates
Reimbursement for annual flu jab
Free parking and refreshments
Monthly staff compliments raffle
Wellbeing calendar of events throughout the year
Join us and be part of a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that values your voice and your contribution.
Apply now and help us build better communities--one customer at a time.
Bdht may exclude candidates from the recruitment process if they have attended three or more interviews in the previous year.
Bdht reserves the right to close vacancies before the stated closing date where the volume of applications is extremely high.
We are passionate about providing accessible, safe and secure housing for communities across Bromsgrove and the surrounding area. With over 130 staff, we are a key employer in the local area.
Also, we serve our communities and residents as a not-for-profit organisation and so every penny we make gets put straight back in to improving housing and local facilities. We have excellent customer satisfaction of 90% and a wide range of housing and support services available, providing vital help to those who need it.
We are also recognised as an excellent employer, finishing top of the Medium category in the UK's Best Workplaces(TM) award this year.

Skills Required