Places for People, we hire People, not numbers. So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for. Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and colleagues.       

  So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!   

 More about your role   

In this role you will be managing the contractors who carry out repairs and maintenance for our customers. Essentially, you'll be the link between the business and contractors, ensuring everything runs smoothly, safely, and within budget. You'll make sure they deliver quality work on time and at the right cost. 

Key things you'll do: 

• Oversee contractor performance and ensure compliance with contracts. 

• Check and validate costs, manage budgets, and handle final accounts. 

• Use data and reports to monitor trends and make improvements. 

• Work closely with contractors and internal teams to solve problems and keep projects on track. 

Essential Criteria   

• Strong knowledge of SOR (Schedule of Rates) and NHF frameworks.  

• Experience in responsive repairs, voids, and planned maintenance.  

• Skilled in cost validation, valuation, and final accounts.  

• Experience with financial reporting and BI dashboards.  

• Ability to interpret contractor data (costs, performance, trends).  

More About you   

You're a confident and organised professional who thrives on keeping things running smoothly. You have experience managing contractors and understand how to balance quality, safety, time, and cost. You're commercially aware, with a sharp eye for detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving. 

You're comfortable working with data and reports to spot trends and make improvements, and you can manage budgets and validate costs with ease. Building strong relationships comes naturally to you, whether it's with contractors or internal teams and you know how to communicate clearly to keep projects on track. 

If you enjoy taking ownership, solving challenges, and making sure everything is delivered to a high standard, this role is for you. 

Benefits    

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.     

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:     

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly    

• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%   

• Excellent holiday package – 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave   

• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year   

• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%   

• Training and development   

• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.  

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team recruitment@placesforpeople.co.uk 

As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided you meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. 

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk. 

Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.

If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls.

Safeguarding

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. 

We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. 

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities