Assistant Contracts Manager

Key responsibilities

• Supporting the Repairs Manager in day-to-day contract management and administration
• Coordinating resources and assisting in case management and reporting (e.g., legal disrepair, insurance works, damp, mould, and condensation)
• Tracking complaints issued to the pod
• Producing monthly repair and empty homes cash flow forecasts and expenditure reports.

Added extras

• Participation in emergency response (fires, floods, etc.)
• Leading small-scale procurements
• Designing and preparing specifications for tenders
• Working with utility companies to ensure timely service setup
• Translating good practice into improved service delivery.

Qualifications

• Valid SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) certification or willingness to obtain post-probation.

Please note: We occasionally close vacancies early in the event we receive a high number of applications, so we advise you to submit an application as early as possible.

Location: Hybrid working - two days per week in the office in High Wycombe.

How to apply

Have a read of the job description and if you’re excited about this opportunity take a look at our guidance notes and complete the application form and email it to Recruitment@redkitehousing.org.uk.

35-hour week pilot

Since June 2024 we have been piloting a change to our normal full-time, 37-hour 5-day week. We are trialling a shorter 35-hour week (for the same pay as before) where staff work a full day Monday to Thursday, and finish the working week at 1pm every Friday. It’s just a pilot at this stage while we evaluate its impact on our staff, our tenants, and the service we provide, but if successful we will consider a permanent move to this way of working in 2026.