Contract Manager (Operations

Good Afternoon,

I am currently representing Southern Housing, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience

We are looking for a Contract Manager (Operations) this role will be based at: EC1M 5NW Hybrid

The right candidate will:

• Developing, implementing and maintaining a comprehensive contract management framework covering leases, management agreements, SLAs and related contracts
• Establishing and operating effective governance and assurance structures for contractual performance, compliance and risk
• Acting as the organisational subject-matter expert on contractual obligations, providing clear guidance and support to colleagues
• Conducting audits and reviews to ensure compliance with legislation, regulation and internal policy
• Monitoring provider performance against KPIs, service standards and statutory requirements
• Proactively identifying contractual and operational risks and leading corrective action plans
• Managing key relationships with partners, providers, local authorities and internal stakeholders
• Investigating, documenting and resolving contractual breaches and poor performance, escalating where required
• Leading on contract variations, change control and change-in-law activities, ensuring impacts are clearly understood and formally recorded
• Producing high-quality reports and insight for senior management, committees and the Board
• Driving continuous improvement in contract management processes, systems and reporting

We require the following:

• We’re particularly interested in candidates who bring strong stakeholder management, a focus on service performance, and the ability to lead in complex, fast-paced environments.
• Experience in housing, student accommodation, healthcare, or other service-led sectors would be valuable—but equally, we welcome those with transferable operational management skills who can demonstrate impact

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Look forward to speaking with you soon,