Are you looking to develop an interesting and rewarding career where you get to make a significant difference to local communities? Do you want to work for an organisation that is committed to helping Southampton become a modern city where people are proud to live and work? Southampton City Council are looking for an experienced individual to join us as a Contracts Manager within the Contracts & Commercial Services Team at Housing Operations, Southampton City Councils DLO ‘Direct Labour Organisation’.
About The Role
You will be part of the busy Contracts & Commercial Services team, undertaking preparation and management of CDM notifiable projects of varying sizes, you will also be responsible for the management and development of a team of in-house trades under your direct control. As a manager you will assist and support your senior managers in achieving corporate aims, goals and assist in the performance of a fast moving and dynamic department.
As the work is varied a flexible approach is required to meet changing needs and tight deadlines. You will be liaising with residents, peers and colleagues on a daily basis so communication and customer focus will be essential to the role.
About You
The successful applicant must have a full clean driving licence. You will also be required to undergo a DBS check.
If you have organisational, customer service, time management and physical skills, then we would like to hear from you.
Southampton is a city of opportunity. We are therefore searching for people who can help deliver the vision for the entire city, ensuring we leave a positive legacy for future generations. If you feel this, is you, apply today.
About Us
We are committed to being a Child and Resident Friendly City where people are proud to live and work and where you can make a significant difference to our local communities. We want Southampton to be a modern city, amongst the best places to grow up, live and work in and we are committed to tackling inequality and to creating a city that is greener, fairer and healthier.
About Southampton
- Our city is easy to travel around on foot, bike and public transport
- We have a fantastic range of retail outlets, restaurants, bars, cinemas and theatres.
- Our City has award-winning parks and open spaces with the New Forest National Park and beautiful beaches on our doorstep
- We have one of the major ports in the UK operating 364 days a year.
What We Can Offer You
Salary: The salary band for this role is £47,181 - £51,357. The
starting salary is £47,181 with annual progression through the salary bands.
Here at SCC we have a range of different perks and benefits, a few examples can be found below.
- Excellent
- Death in service benefit of x3 salary, and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC (additional voluntary contribution)
- Generous holiday 25–31 days, based on role and service
- Flexible working options (role-dependent)
- Family-friendly policies - Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents
- Training and development, including coaching and mentoring
- Health and wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks
- Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant
- Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform
- Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres
- Sustainable travel benefits - low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans
- Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer
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You will work a 37-hour week, and your basic leave entitlement is 27 days annual leave per year (not including bank holidays), with an additional 12 days TOIL [Time Off in Lieu] giving a total balance of 39 days leave. The basic leave level of 27 days leave increases to 30 days after you have completed 5 years of continuous service.
Contact Details For Informal Discussion
If you need more information or wish to discuss this position, please contact Terry Larder at
Email
Recruitment contact details:
Tel: 023 8083 4033
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