Strategic Contracts Manager - Assets

Strategic Contracts Manager - Assets

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 (plus £1000 ECU) per annum plus excellent benefits

Location: Walsall, West Midlands

Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract, Full Time, 37 hours per week

Closing Date: 17th May 2026

**please note we may close this advert sooner, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible**

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Are you a commercially minded contracts manager , with experience of managing a variety of high value contracts, of more than £5million? Do you have experience managing contracts at a strategic level to deliver the highest quality products and services in line with organisational direction and goals? We’re looking for a Strategic Contracts Manager to work within our Assets department to manage our Stores, Fleet and Waste contracts. You will manage these contracts at a strategic level and oversee their operational delivery – ensuring these contracts deliver an optimal service for our customers and maintenance teams. You’ll be responsible for holding regular contract meetings, ensuring contractors are performing in line with KPIs and taking appropriate action if performance is not up to standard. We’ll also need you to be able to lead on contract tender and procurement activities, so knowledge of contract legislation and procurement regulations are a must. You’ll be expected to produce regular contract and performance reports suitable for the Executive and Board and you will also be required to present these. A formal qualification is not necessary, but we’re looking for someone who does have experience of successfully managing high value contracts at a strategic level. It isn’t essential that you’ve managed Stores, Fleet or Waste contracts previously, but experience of one would be advantageous. Social Housing experience isn’t necessary, but some Public Sector experience is desirable to ensure you understand our culture and the way we work. We’re flexible and outputs focused and this role is hybrid - given the requirements of the role we do anticipate a requirement for you to be on site at least three days per week.

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What’s in it for you? In return, you will receive a competitive salary, 27 days annual leave (plus Christmas shut down), a defined benefit pension scheme, health cash plan, a range of shopping and leisure discounts. We are output focused and flexible and believe in giving colleagues the right balance of autonomy and support to enable them to work to their full potential. Despite the high expectation for performance and delivery, we are committed to ensuring colleagues have a healthy work-life balance and able to work in agile ways which support them.

About us At whg, we are dedicated to providing affordable homes across the Midlands and creating sustainable communities. We believe everyone has the right to a safe and secure home, which is the foundation for a successful life. Our values— Trustworthy, Respectful, Accountable, Collaborative and Excellent — guide our work and our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We have been recognised as a top employer in the prestigious Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025. The awards celebrate the top employers in the UK who are leading the way in employee pride, job satisfaction and wellbeing, as well as reward and recognition. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to providing opportunities and support for all applicants, including those with disabilities.

Interested in joining our team? Visit our website www.whg.uk.com and read Our 2030 Plan . whg is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our customers and communities. Please note that for some roles, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check may be required as part of our pre-employment screening process. This vacancy is open to both internal and external applicants.