Contracts Manager

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Job Title: Contracts Manager

Vacancy Location: Chesterfield, S41 (Hybrid)

Shifts: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Pay Rate: Up to £50,000 Per Annum (dependent on experience)

Who We Are

We're here to support people to flourish in a place they call home. We're one of the largest providers of adult social care with over 4,000 colleagues supporting 1,300 people. Our approach is all about activities and co-production with the people we support. We work with them to design and plan what we do - so we can create the best experiences together.

We're very proud to be recognised as one of the best organisations to work in by 'The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024'.

Role Overview

Working within the Property, Maintenance & Facilities Team, you will work autonomously and closely to negotiate and manage all the ivolve maintenance contracts to ensure ivolve only agree to beneficial transactions.

You will understand the requirements of any maintenance contract or agreement ivolve are entering into and advise how to secure the most favourable terms and conditions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with a network of independent contractors, vendors, suppliers and customers
• Create standard contracts and a schedule of rates for ivolve to use in its dealings with internal and external partners
• Study the requirements, duties and obligations of the providers to ensure alignment with ivolve's goals and industry regulations
• Supervising contract execution to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines
• Researching business partners and their history prior to writing or signing contracts
• Monitoring the implementation and performance of signed contracts- regular review meetings
• Maintaining, updating and improving contractual records

Property Support Hub

• Support the identification, implementation and be responsible for, the on-going customer relationship with a single CAFM provider / platform
• Cost check maintenance invoices for accuracy
• Hold regular calls with The Regional Facilities Managers to review service provision and feedback accordingly
• General administrative responsibilities, including the provision of information and reporting to support the Facility Management Team and Property Department

Deliver Great Standards

• Promote and live our values each day.
• Solve problems (or escalate concerns quickly) so we run our team effectively
• Have the highest integrity when dealing with personal data and queries.
• Observe our policies and support others to do the same.
• Complete training and create a plan to continue to improve your knowledge and skills.
• Show maximum flexibility in the way in which you work.
• Work alongside expert functions to deliver on key outcomes.
• Adopt a flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the business.

The main skills and experience for this role

• Ensure communication is effective, respectful, professional, clear and timely
• Always conduct yourself in a professional manner, reporting in line with our procedures things that are of concern in an open and transparent way that supports the reputation and growth of ivolve
• Honesty, reliability, trustworthiness and a passion to make a difference.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications
• Proficient with CAFM systems
• In depth knowledge of maintenance and construction pricing techniques / SOR's
• Travel between the different services to provide support and advice as required
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a wider team
• Satisfactory Police Check and check against the ISA List (where applicable)

How we will support you

We go beyond expectations for our colleagues as well as the people we support. Our reward package includes much more than pay, 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays and pension.

Your birthday off with pay after a year of service and there is a £300 refer a friend scheme too!

Industry-leading recognition

• Colleague Lotto - giving everyone the opportunity to win great cash prizes.
• Prize winning Scratchcards aligned with values in action!
• We recognise our Colleagues who go above and beyond - our 'Heroes' are nominated by colleagues for quarterly and annual awards.
• Social Wellbeing, Financial Wellbeing, Emotional Wellbeing. Training and development to reach your potential

5 more reasons to work with ivolve

1. Our people are pretty fabulous. We take pride and pleasure in helping others to flourish

2. There's a great energy across the business and a strong sense of teamwork

3. Very few jobs have such an impact on people's lives - we bring joy to people every day

4. We have a proud history, we're a big organisation of over 4,000 colleagues supporting around 1,300 people

5. We build and nourish relationships with the people we support

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