Contracts Manager - Social Housing

We're recruiting for a Contracts Manager - Social Housing on behalf of a purpose-driven organisation delivering essential housing services, focused on improving living conditions and supporting communities. This is a hands‑on leadership role overseeing repairs, compliance, and complaint resolution across a varied property portfolio.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll lead and support a team responsible for maintenance delivery, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and to a high standard. Acting as a key link between tenants, clients, and internal teams, you'll handle complex repair issues, disrepair cases, and complaints in line with regulatory expectations.

You'll coordinate with contractors and specialists, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with housing legislation – particularly around damp, mould, and health & safety. Alongside this, you'll provide technical guidance on more complex works, drive service improvements, and encourage strong tenant engagement throughout.

What We're Looking For

We're keen to speak with experienced professionals from a building maintenance or construction background, ideally within social housing. You'll bring a strong understanding of housing repairs, compliance, and relevant legislation (including HHSRS and disrepair), along with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.

Key Requirements of the Contracts Manager - Social Housing

• HNC (or equivalent) in Building Construction & Built Environment
• Proven experience in property maintenance, inspections, or compliance roles
• Solid knowledge of housing repairs and regulatory frameworks
• Experience working within social housing environments
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Awareness of health & safety practices (SMSTS and asbestos knowledge desirable)
• Full driving licence and flexibility to travel

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