Contract Officer

Contract Officer

Location: Oldham
Pay Rate: 26.60 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract Length: 2 - 4 months (potential for extension/permanency)
Hours: 35 per week, Monday - Friday (Hybrid Working Available)

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Contract Officer to join our client, a well-respected Housing Association, on a temporary basis. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience within asset compliance and contribute to managing key housing maintenance contracts across properties nationwide.

As a Contract Officer, you will support the Contract Manager in ensuring asset compliance, delivering customer-focused services, and helping drive cost efficiencies across multi-million-pound projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the management of asset compliance contracts
• Analyse complex data using Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, Macros) to identify trends and areas for improvement
• Support project delivery, ensuring adherence to CDM regulations and health & safety standards
• Maintain and develop strong working relationships with contractors, tenants, and internal stakeholders
• Monitor statutory and regulatory requirements in asset compliance, ensuring full compliance

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Contract Officer with:

• Previous experience in supporting asset compliance contract management
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather information, analyse, and suggest solutions
• Strong understanding of financial controls within contracts
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in housing sector compliance (desirable)