19 Jobs in London Borough of Southwark

Contract Manager (Voids)

Are you a confident, proactive Contract Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering excellent property services? Join our Repairs Team and play a key role in delivering high-quality void works, helping us get homes ready for customers quickly, safely and to the right standard.

As a Contract Manager, you’ll take the lead on managing the performance of our void contractors, supporting strategic contract administration, and driving continuous service improvements. You’ll work closely with operational teams and stakeholders to ensure quality, value for money, and a great customer experience.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing contractor performance, ensuring void works are delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard
• Monitoring work in progress, resolving issues and ensuring completion targets are achieved
• Supporting operational teams and holding contractors to account for quality and performance
• Leading review meetings and identifying opportunities for service improvement
• Acting as a point of escalation for complaints and performance issues
• Using data and insight to support proactive service delivery and decision-making
• Building strong relationships with internal teams, contractors and stakeholders
• Supporting risk management, audits and compliance activities

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate the following essential criteria:

• Proven Contract Management Experience – experience managing contractor performance, KPIs and resolving escalations
• Strong Communication and Stakeholder Skills – able to build relationships and challenge constructively when needed
• Commercial Awareness – confident managing budgets, forecasts and value for money
• Initiative and Problem-Solving Ability – able to make sound decisions and drive improvements
• Organisational and Prioritisation Skills – able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Customer-Focused and Collaborative Approach – committed to delivering great outcomes and promoting a “one team” culture
• Relevant Property Knowledge – understanding of property maintenance, compliance and Health & Safety

Why join us?

We’re committed to delivering Simple, Safe, and Smart services. Our values — e kind, Do the right thing, Love new ideas, Celebrate diversity, Keep our promises, and Pull together — are at the heart of everything we do. If you share these values and want to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

You’ll be part of a team that’s committed to making a real difference. We work simply, safely and smartly, always putting our customers first. We support each other, learn together, and celebrate success. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.

Here’s what you’ll get when you join us:
• Flexible and hybrid working
• 30 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Up to 10% pension contribution, matched 1:1
• Two additional paid volunteering days each year
• Flexible benefits scheme, including options for healthcare, dental care, and more

What to expect from our recruitment process

We’re committed to a fair, inclusive, and transparent recruitment process.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an in-person interview on the following dates:
• 21 July, 22 July and 23 July PM Teams

• 27 July in person at our Lambeth Office.

Please read before you apply

• You must have the right to work in the UK; we are unable to provide visa sponsorship
• We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable
• This role will involve travel to offices and contractor locations, including Waterloo, Pitsea, Houghton Hall, Loughton and Houghton Regis

If you’re a proactive, values-led professional who enjoys building relationships, solving problems and delivering results for customers, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply by submitting an anonymised CV and by answering the application questions.

If you have any questions, please contact Julie-Ann.O’Malley@peabody.org.uk