Contracts and procurement Manager

Job Category : Interims
Location : London Borough of Haringey
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £24.35

Purpose of the job role:

1. To manage a team of TA Supply/Contracts Officers, Property Surveyors and administration assistant to deliver a good supply of suitable, well-maintained private sector leased accommodation, nightly paid annex’s, housing association leasing and supplier managed temporary accommodation, overseeing the renewal of leased accommodation and managing contracts with suppliers across all accommodation types and vehicles rigorously and effectively.
2. To play a full role in the management of the Housing Demand Directorate and the company as a whole, contributing to the directorate’s work and its corporate role within Homes for Haringey.
3. To manage a team of contract officers and property surveyors, which will be, primarily dedicated to void works, disrepair claims and handback of private sector leases. Create and manage the contract management framework for external and internal customers.
4. To manage a team responsible for ensuring PSL owner repairs are recorded and completed by the property owner each year. Contract manage HRS general repair works undertaken on PSL properties and ensuring all property owner recharges are undertaken. Manage and review the handback process and ensure that dilapidation claims and settlements are concluded within the agreed timescale.
5. Take full responsibility for voids performance, across all tenures, focusing on delivering best value in voids expenditure for temporary accommodation, and minimising turn-around–times for all properties.

Experience
⦁ Managing a public facing organisation or service.
Working in a property procurement /management setting.
Knowledge
⦁ Working knowledge of, and commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
⦁ Thorough understanding of policy, practise and principles around property procurement and contract management.
⦁ Good understanding of lettings and tenancy management, and of principles and practise around working with landlords and their agents.
⦁ Understanding of homelessness, tenancy law, and the issues involved when working with vulnerable people.
⦁ Good knowledge of policy and practise around temporary accommodation acquisition and management.
⦁ Understanding of the welfare benefit system and rent processes.
⦁ Proven ability and understanding of building positive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
⦁ A good understanding of the principles of budget management
Good understanding of people and performance management.