Are you looking to develop an interesting and rewarding career where you get to make a significant difference to local communities? Do you want to work for an organisation that is committed to helping Southampton become a modern city where people are proud to live and work?  Southampton City Council are looking for an experienced individual to join us as a Contracts Manager within the Contracts & Commercial Services Team at Housing Operations, Southampton City Councils DLO ‘Direct Labour Organisation’.

About the role:

You will be part of the busy Contracts & Commercial Services team, undertaking preparation and management of CDM notifiable projects of varying sizes, you will also be responsible for the management and development of a team of in-house trades under your direct control. As a manager you will assist and support your senior managers in achieving corporate aims, goals and assist in the performance of a fast moving and dynamic department.

As the work is varied a flexible approach is required to meet changing needs and tight deadlines. You will be liaising with residents, peers and colleagues on a daily basis so communication and customer focus will be essential to the role.

About You:

The successful applicant must have a full clean driving licence. You will also be required to undergo a DBS check. 

If you have organisational, customer service, time management and physical skills, then we would like to hear from you.

Southampton is a city of opportunity. We are therefore searching for people who can help deliver the vision for the entire city, ensuring we leave a positive legacy for future generations.  If you feel this, is you, apply today.

About Us:

We are committed to being a Child and Resident Friendly City where people are proud to live and work and where you can make a significant difference to our local communities.  We want Southampton to be a modern city, amongst the best places to grow up, live and work in and we are committed to tackling inequality and to creating a city that is greener, fairer and healthier.

About Southampton:

• Our city is easy to travel around on foot, bike and public transport
• We have a fantastic range of retail outlets, restaurants, bars, cinemas and theatres.
• Our City has award-winning parks and open spaces with the New Forest National Park and beautiful beaches on our doorstep
• We have one of the major ports in the UK operating 364 days a year.

What we can offer you:

Salary: The salary band for this role is £47,181 - £51,357. The starting salary is £47,181 with annual progression through the salary bands.  

Here at SCC we have a range of different perks and benefits, a few examples can be found below.

• Excellent local government pension with 16.8% employer contribution
• Death in service benefit of x3 salary, and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC (additional voluntary contribution)
• Generous holiday 25–31 days, based on role and service
• Flexible working options (role-dependent)
• Family-friendly policies - Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents
• Training and development, including coaching and mentoring
• Health and wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks
• Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant
• Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform
• Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres
• Sustainable travel benefits - low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans
• Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer

For further information on our benefits package please visit:  Employee benefits (southampton.gov.uk)

You will work a 37-hour week, and your basic leave entitlement is 27 days annual leave per year (not including bank holidays), with an additional 12 days TOIL [Time Off in Lieu] giving a total balance of 39 days leave.  The basic leave level of 27 days leave increases to 30 days after you have completed 5 years of continuous service. 

Contact details for informal discussion:

If you need more information or wish to discuss this position, please contact Terry Larder at terry.larder@southampton.gov.uk or 023 8083 3519.

Recruitment contact details:

Email: recruitment@southampton.gov.uk  
Tel: 023 8083 4033

For more information about SCC please visit Southampton City Council
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