ABOUT US The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for around 140,000 customers 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 customers, 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. JOB DESCRIPTION Are you experienced in contract management? We are seeking a Heating & Hot Water Contract Manager to join our Oldham based team on a full time, permanent basis. Our Heating and Hot Water Team are responsible for keeping our customers safe and warm. You will be responsible for leading a team and our contractors to ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and corporate standards for Domestic Heating and Hot Water systems. You will be expected to ensure gas compliance is maintained across all of our homes and that the relevant legislation is adhered to. We operate a hybrid working model which requires employees to work in the office for three days per week with the remaining two being from home. Key Responsibilities Stakeholder engagement: You will havesubstantial experience in building and maintaining relationships with contractors and stakeholders to continually improve the service, with a focus on Gas Contractors in a domestic setting. Compliance: You will be managing contracts that include a requirement to meet statutory compliance therefore a good understanding of the relevant statutory and regulatory requirements is a must, including an understanding of data management. Leadership: You will be responsible for leading, managing, and motivating a team. You will lead by example and be a forward-thinking leader to ensure the highest levels of compliance, customer service and value for money are achieved. Legislation knowledge: Understanding of the gas safety regulations and how they apply to landlords including their obligations under the HSE. Analytical skills: You will be tasked with analysing internal & market data (incl. spend, performance, assets, trends, providers, value drivers etc). Budget Control: Proven experience of manging budgets to the value of £7m. Strategy: As part of this role, you will be expected to participate in the strategic direction of this service area and work towards reducing both carbon emissions and the impacts of climate change. Role Criteria Desirable: Technical knowledge of heating and hot water systems. Professional membership of a body relevant to the contracts being managed. A recognised contract management qualification. Understanding of the procurement process and Public Contract Regulations. 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. Benefits • Holidays We offer 25 27 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays. We will also give you the opportunity to buy up to an additional 5 days. You will also receive additional holiday in line with your length of service (1 extra day per 5 years service, capped at 4 days). • Competitive Pension Scheme We will help you save for your retirement through our workplace pension scheme. Guinness match your contribution up to 9%. To help you get the most out of your pension contributions, we operate a salary sacrifice arrangement that means you will pay less National Insurance contributions. • Benefits Portal We have a lifestyle benefits scheme, pulling together a range of special offers and great deals. You can make some great savings on everyday shopping from fashion and electronics to travel, leisure and days out and weekly supermarket shopping. • Performance Pay Annual Performance Score bonus subject to eligibility • Life Assurance For peace of mind Guinness provides three times salary life cover in the event of your death • Health Plan Options There are a couple of health care schemes available depending on the post grade • VDU/DSE Free eye test vouchers every 2 years with £55 contribution to glasses if requires for VDU work • Access to the Finance wellbeing portal • Professional subscription annual payment • Travel season ticket loan • Car lease scheme