Cost and Contractor Manager

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Job Title: Cost and Contractor 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'.

And we're on a mission to benefit even more people with our uncompromising quality of care and support. It's the professional expertise and passion of our team that makes us different. We genuinely care and we love supporting people to set and then reach their goals. Because every person deserves the very best experience - every day.

Role Overview

Working autonomously and closely with the wider department and business, you will oversee the completion of a range of key activities in a timely and professional way, supporting colleagues, resolving issues along the way.

Property Support Hub

• Support the identification, implementation and be responsible for, the on-going customer relationship with a single CAFM provider / platform
• Develop, implement and maintain a Schedule of Rates for all maintenance activity.
• Develop and maintain a network of reactive and planned maintenance contractors using an agreed Schedule of Rates.
• Tender key activities to maximise our size and provide standardisation across the Group.
• Cost check maintenance invoices for accuracy.
• Support the Facilities Co-ordinators when approving escalated maintenance queries.
• Hold regular calls with The Regional Facilities Managers.
• Travel between the different services to provide support and advice as required.
• General administrative responsibilities, including the provision of information and reporting to support the Facility Management Team and property Department generally
• 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.
• actively participate in team events and development activities

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

• Good general education
• Honesty, reliability, trustworthiness and a passion to make a difference.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications
• Proficient with CAFM systems
• Network of maintenance and construction contractors
• In depth knowledge of maintenance and construction pricing techniques / SOR's.
• Ability to establish credibility quickly.
• Strong communication and administrative skills.
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a wider team.
• Relevant transferable experience
• Satisfactory Police Check and check against the ISA List (where applicable)

If you're ready for a job that can truly make a difference and you're up for a challenge, then this is the team for you.

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.
• Loyalty Scheme recognising colleagues at work anniversaries.

Social Wellbeing

• Award-winning App for news and info.
• Internal social media.
• Team communities.

Financial Wellbeing

• Discounts include high street, supermarkets, flash sales, gym memberships and more.
• Blue Light discount programme, funded by us.
• Salary Finance scheme for lower cost loans and to save for special occasions or rainy days.
• Government mileage rates if you need to travel.

Emotional Wellbeing

• Free wellbeing App.
• Practical advice covering things like consumer rights, anxiety, childcare and more.

Training and development to reach your potential

• Learning journey that grows with you to reach care worker standards.
• Specialist skills training including Autism, Dementia and Mental Health.
• Career pathways that include flexible apprenticeships and nationally recognised qualifications.
• Cover the cost of relevant professional memberships.

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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