Contract Officer

Job title:

Contract Officer

Company

Notting Hill Genesis

Job description

SummaryWhat you’ll doNotting Hill Genesis, one of London’s largest housing associations, are looking for 2x Contract Officers to join our thriving Compliance and Energy team on a fixed-term basis. As a Contract Officer, you will work mainly on managing specific contractors delivering servicing programs, FRAS and reactive works in the Fire (Fire alarms, AOVs, sprinklers etc) or Sewage pumps.You will support the effective delivery of planned preventative maintenance, responsive repairs, safety checks, boiler replacements and planned heating replacements.This role will be based in our Kings Cross office for 3 days of the week and the remaining two days you will be expected to work from home although that may be flexible and subject to change.How you’ll do itAs a Contracts Officer you will ensure that all our servicing is 100% compliant each month and any FRAs linked to these components are managed directly with the contractors.You will be working directly with contractors and leading on weekly contract review meetings in one of these workstreams.You will be the main point of contact for operational colleagues, contractors, stakeholders and residents for queries relating to your contracts or workstream. Stakeholder management is key in this role, and you will be working closely across the various tenures. You will be expected to deliver services that provide value for money for our residents and business and meet budget expectations.

• Manage contractors delivering services assigned to you to ensure they are delivered as specified.
• Ensure the domestic gas properties have an in date LGSR
• Ensure contractors complete maintenance and repair services on time and to the standards expected.
• Ensure contractors have the appropriate third-party accreditation for their service specialism and that consultants are performing effective quality control.
• Lead regular, scheduled contract review meetings with the appropriate agenda to scrutinise contractual KPIs, discuss health and safety matters and hold the contractor(s) to account.
• Deliver services that provide value for money for our residents and business and meet budget expectations.
• Ensure you follow the financial regulations, policies and procedures at NHG.
• Ensure that you follow relevant Health and Safety policies and related procedures, keeping up to date with changes and taking action to maintain personal health and safety and that of others
• Ensure all complaints are responded to and closed with NHG policy time lines
• Ensure all tenants have safe heating systems are warm and have hot water available

The Ideal CandidateWe believe great service starts with great people, and we are committed to recruiting and developing passionate, enthusiastic, and talented individuals who can add value to our thriving organisation.Pending confirmation of legislative changes, this role may require a qualification to demonstrate competence. If not already qualified, there may be an expectation to study towards a professional qualification.The ideal candidate will have:

• Excel skills – VLOOKUP’s, pivot tables etc.
• Experience in contract management or similar role
• Proficiency in contract regulations
• Experience in formulating specifications, managing schedules of works and technical diagnosis
• Financial management ensuring our Contractors are paid on time
• Strong negotiation and procurement skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.

What’s in it for you?Once you join us, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to grow within our organisation. You’ll also have access to a wide range of learning opportunities to help you achieve and maximise your potential.Benefits include:

• Excellent annual leave allowance and flexible working opportunities (qualifying period may apply)
• Generous pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay in addition to statutory entitlements (qualifying period may apply)
• Employee assistance – free confidential advice and counselling services provided by independent specialist organisations.
• Health cash plan
• Staff discounts – we give our staff access to discounts at hundreds of major retailers, gyms, restaurants, entertainment, days out, insurance, and much more.
• Interest free loans – season ticket loan, tenancy deposit loan, and training loan
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Life Assurance x 4 annual salary

All about usNotting Hill Genesis is a not-for-profit organisation providing affordable homes for Londoners and it is now one of the largest housing associations in London. We are both a landlord and a developer, with more than 60,000 existing homes and 10,000 more in our pipeline and we employ around 1,500 staff.For more information on what we do and what makes us different please visit:We welcome applications from everyone. We actively monitor the diversity of our workforce and strive to show equal representation throughout all levels of the organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident employer amongst other diversity commitments. To find out more about our approach to equality, diversity and inclusion please visit:Selection ProcessStep 1: If you are interested, please send your application now! Closing date is 4 February 2025.Step 2: Successful candidates will be invited to an assessment and interviewPlease apply for this role online. If you are not able to apply online or if you have any reasonable adjustment requirements arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our hiring team via .Should a redeployee apply for this role, their application will be considered before any others.NHG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, so we advise you to submit your application at your earliest opportunity.

Expected salary

Location

Kings Cross, Central London

Job date

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 02:01:18 GMT

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