Contract Manager

Contract Manager (Operations)

London (Hybrid Working)

£36.59 per hour (Umbrella)

26-Week Contract

35 Hours per Week

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Contract Manager (Operations) to join a leading Housing Association on a 26-week contract based in Central London.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in strengthening contract governance, compliance, and operational performance across a diverse housing portfolio. Working in a hybrid environment, you will oversee a wide range of operational contracts, ensuring services are delivered effectively, risks are managed, and providers consistently meet contractual obligations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain robust contract management frameworks across operational service contracts.
• Monitor contractor performance against KPIs, SLAs, and contractual obligations.
• Lead governance, compliance, and assurance activities to ensure services meet statutory and organisational standards.
• Conduct contract audits and reviews to identify risks and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage relationships with contractors, local authorities, and internal stakeholders.
• Investigate contractual breaches and performance issues and implement corrective action plans where required.
• Lead on contract variations, change control processes, and governance documentation.
• Provide expert advice on contractual compliance, governance, and operational performance.

About You

• Proven experience in a Contract Manager, Commercial Manager, or Contract Performance role.
• Previous experience within a Housing Association, Local Authority, property services, or a similarly regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of contract management, governance, compliance, and performance monitoring.
• Experience managing supplier relationships, KPIs, SLAs, audits, and risk management.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Able to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

If you're an experienced Contract Manager looking for your next interim opportunity within the housing sector, we'd love to hear from you.

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