Contracts Manager
Maidstone – Hybrid
£44,100 per annum
Full Time, Permanent
We are Golding Homes – thank you for looking!
Are you a Contracts Manager ready to take on your next challenge and make an impact? Then you’ve come to the right place.
'It is a great time to join Golding as we are an efficient, local, visible and listening, providing sustainable homes and communities.' We have an established track record for building quality homes and investing in our local communities.
We are excited to recruit a Contracts Manager who is ready to make a difference to our customers’ lives.
What you'll be doing
You will lead the way in managing external contractors to deliver high-quality, reactive maintenance services. Your mission will be to ensure our customers receive a timely, efficient, and exceptional service by overseeing contractor performance, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
You will be the customer service champion, fostering excellent communication and technical support to meet and exceed customer expectations.
More about you. What can you bring?
You will ideally have qualifications in Site supervision and / or Contract Management.
With proven experience in Contractor Management you will have previously managed sub-contractors through formalised contracts (JCT/ NEC).
Relevant experience in a reactive maintenance setting, preferably within a Housing Association or similar, would be preferable and you will be able to demonstrate good repairs and maintenance technical knowledge.
You will also have comprehensive working knowledge of Schedules of Rates, and be financially astute aiming to minimise costs whilst optimising productivity.
We are looking for an excellent communicator who can demonstrating a high degree of customer care and you will have the ability to see things from the customer perspective.
When and where you'll be doing it
You will enjoy a 40 hour working week and earn an annual salary of circa £44,100 dependent upon your knowledge, skills and experience.
Golding Homes have properties throughout Maidstone and the surrounding area. This role will allow you to travel around our properties, meaning no two weeks will be the same!
What will you get in return?
Creating an environment which enables our people to thrive is crucial for us and our Total Reward package goes beyond your salary, designed to support you throughout your working life here.
You’ll get:
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28 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)
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2 x Golding give back days
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Regular opportunities for training (upskilling and cross skilling)
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Company Pension contribution and life assurance
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Flexible Benefits including health cash plan, additional holiday purchase, cycle to work scheme, onsite gym, retail discounts and more.
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An annual Wellbeing Fund
Closing Date: Sunday 1st September at midnight
Please note we will be sifting applications throughout and reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we find suitable candidates.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We’re committed to building diverse talent at Golding and believe our strengths as a team come from having many unique perspectives. We have opportunities for colleagues to work flexibly, allowing us to build a healthy, vibrant and inclusive organisation which encourages everyone to be themselves at work.
No matter what your ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age or disability status, you’ll get all the opportunities, support and respect you’d expect from Golding Homes. We're committed to valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities for all and welcome applicants from all communities