About the role
We are seeking a Contract Officer to help manage a new Carbon Monoxide & Smoke Alarm Project, on a 6 month fixed term contract based in Oldham.
The Asset Compliance team work hard to deliver an amazing resident focused service in a specialised area of work.
The successful candidate will support the Contract Manager to manage a Carbon Monoxide & Smoke Alarm Project which involves running a programme to ensure we have evidence of in date alarms, arranging installations with our contractors, cleansing data for appliances and managing monthly KPI’s.
Collectively we also deliver multi-million-pound projects so an understanding of CDM regulations, health and safety, and project management experience is advantageous.
What we’re looking for
We’re a customer-focused organisation so we know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. You will not only be a friendly and knowledgeable Contracts Officer, but you’ll also have great customer service skills and the ability to work on your own initiative.
Previous experience of supporting the management or delivery of asset compliance contracts is highly desirable. You'll need to have great attention to detail and experience of analysing data to identify improvements required. You’ll also be able to demonstrate:
- The ability to gather information, diagnose problems, draw logical conclusions and suggest practical solutions.
- Experience of complex data analysis ideally using advanced Excel features such as pivot tables, v-lookups, and macros
- Experience of building and maintaining relationships with contractors, tenants and staff across different functions.
- Awareness of statutory and regulatory requirements relating to asset compliance (within social housing would be ideal)
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- A sound understanding of financial controls.
To apply:
If you’re interested in joining us and would like to apply for this role, please review the role profile to view all of the key responsibilities and to ensure you meet the essential criteria.
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The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for nearly 160,000 residents nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our residents, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services. The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.