Job Description
Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!
We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
Introduction
Are you passionate about social housing? Keeping home safe and warm and know that repairs can impact our residents life. Good service is what we strive to deliver for our residents and keeping them at the heart of all we do. We are looking for an experienced contract manager who is ready to drive results and increase customer satisfaction whilst getting value for money.
What’s the role?
Managing our subcontractor partners within our responsive repairs service including void delivery, disrepair, day to day responsive repairs, roofing and other adhoc programmes. Looking at our procurement strategy and mobilising and demobilising contractors as required.
What’s in it for you?
Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:
- Generous holiday allowance
- Local Government Pension scheme
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
- Season ticket and bicycle loans
- A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
- Supportive staff networks
What We’re Looking For
Someone with a great attention to detail, passion for delivering customer service keeping the resident at the heart of what we do, managing relationships with our external contractors to deliver a high performing repairs service.
Location
The job is primarily based in Laurence house, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.
Special conditions
- Relevant experience in social housing repairs and IOSH qualification is needed
- Weekend and evening working is required from time to time for this job
- The job is subject to an enhanced DBS check
The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.
Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.
For an informal discussion about this job, please contact
[email protected]Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification
Salary
£58,752 - £60,795 per annum (P07)
N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.
Diversity
Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply
The Council has a dedicated employment support service, Lewisham Works , which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email
[email protected] and an advisor will be in touch with you.
The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.
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