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Contracts Manager

🚀 Contract Manager – Voids (North & East London)📍 Finsbury Park, London💼 Full-time ¦ Permanent💰 Competitive Salary + BenefitsWe’re looking for an exceptional Contract Manager to lead our Voids service across North East & North West London, delivering 40–50 void properties per month valued at approximately £8k each. If you’re a natural leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves turning challenges into success stories — this is the role for you!✨ About the RoleAs our Contract Manager, you will:🔧 Oversee the full Voids programme from planning to completion📊 Ensure delivery meets KPIs, budget, quality & safety standards👷‍♂️ Lead and inspire a team of Supervisors, Operatives, Administrators & Supply Chain partners🤝 Build strong, collaborative client relationships📈 Drive performance, profitability and continuous improvementYou’ll be based at our Finsbury Park office, working at the heart of our North London operations.🔑 Key Responsibilities📍 Operational Leadership Deliver 40–50 voids per month across NE/NW London Programme and allocate resources efficiently Monitor performance, quality and turnaround times Resolve complaints swiftly and professionally👥 People & Team Management Line manage Supervisors, Schedulers, Administrators & Engineers Hold regular 1-2-1s, PDRs, team briefings & toolbox talks Build a positive, motivated and high-performing team culture💷 Commercial Management Full responsibility for contract budgets & profitability Support valuations, reporting and pricing activities Maintain strong commercial control and cost awareness🤝 Client & Stakeholder Engagement Attend client meetings and working groups Provide clear updates on KPIs, performance and improvement plans Identify opportunities for growth and added value🦺 Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Lead the SHEQ culture across the contract Ensure full compliance with policies, procedures and legislation Promote a “safety first” mindset at all times🌟 What We’re Looking For📚 Knowledge & Experience Strong background in Voids, Maintenance or Social Housing Commercially astute with excellent budget management skills Experience running multi-discipline teams & multiple workstreams Understanding of KPIs, SOR codes & Best Value principles🎓 Qualifications HNC (or equivalent) in Construction SMSTS / IOSH 3+ years in a leadership role💡 Skills & Behaviours Outstanding communicator 🗣️ Inspiring leader who gets the best from people 🌱 Highly organised with strong problem-solving skills 🔎 Customer-focused with a continuous improvement mindset 💬 Confident, assertive and proactive ⚡🌱 Why Join Us? A high-impact role with ownership and autonomy Supportive leadership and strong progression routes Career pathways to Operations Manager, Operations Director, Regional Director A team environment built on collaboration, respect and development📬 Ready to Lead the Future of Voids Delivery?If you’re passionate about delivering great homes, leading great people and achieving great results — we’d love to hear from you.👉 Apply today and help shape the service of tomorrow.Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks. To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting

HR Advisor

✨ HR Advisor📍WPS – Finsbury Park We’re looking for a confident and experienced HR Advisor to join our WPS business based in Finsbury Park. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a mix of employee relations work, coaching managers, and supporting consistent HR practice across a fast‑paced, people‑focused environment. 🌟🌟 What You’ll Be DoingYou’ll play a key role in supporting our managers and teams through a wide range of HR activity, including:🔧 Developing and rolling out HR policies – supporting updates, communication briefs and training.🔄 Supporting HR projects including TUPE, restructures and wider change activity.🤝 Partnering with managers to embed strong, consistent HR practice.🎓 Coaching and upskilling managers and HR colleagues to confidently apply HR processes.🛡 Advising on complex ER cases including disciplinary, grievance, bullying & harassment, performance, absence, redundancy and redeployment.👩‍⚖️ Providing hearing support for disciplinary, grievance, capability and appeals.📚 Staying up to date with employment law and WPS policy requirements.⚖️ Working with external legal and occupational health partners to ensure full utilisation of services.📝 Preparing senior hire contracts and ensuring HR systems remain accurate and up-to-date.📊 Producing HR reports and maintaining ER case tracking.🔒 Maintaining strict confidentiality and data protection compliance.🚀 Owning your own professional development and staying current in HR best practice.💡 About YouYou’ll bring:📘 Strong, current knowledge of employment law and HR best practice🤝 Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills🧭 Confidence in advising managers at all levels🖊 Experience drafting outcome letters and supporting hearings🔄 A proactive, improvement‑focused mindset🔐 High integrity and discretion in handling sensitive information🔍 Pre‑Employment ChecksThis role requires a Basic DBS check at offer stage. Previous convictions will be reviewed individually — we do not discriminate based on criminal history. Some roles may be subject to additional pre‑employment checks depending on business requirements.If you’re ready to bring your HR expertise to a supportive and dynamic WPS team, we’d love to hear from you! Once you apply, a member of our Recruitment Team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps. 💬✨

Site Manager

Wates Property Services is looking for an experienced Site Manager to join our Planned Maintenance team, delivering a range of multi‑disciplinary social housing programmes across the West Midlands.You will be responsible for managing multiple planned workstreams including kitchens and bathrooms, roofing, solar PV and retrofit works, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards, while maintaining excellent relationships with residents and stakeholders.This is a hands‑on role, leading site teams and supply chain partners across live occupied environments.Key Responsibilities Manage day‑to‑day site operations across planned social housing works Coordinate and manage sub‑contractors, operatives and suppliers Ensure all works are delivered in line with programme, quality and cost controls Maintain the highest standards of Health & Safety, ensuring full compliance with company and statutory requirements Oversee multiple workstreams including internal, external, renewable and retrofit elements Conduct site inspections, toolbox talks and progress reviews Produce regular site progress reports and ensure accurate site documentation Work closely with Project Managers, Commercial teams and Resident Liaison teams Ensure smooth project handover and completion of job packsAbout You Proven experience as a Site Manager within planned social housing works Experience managing multiple planned workstreams (kitchens, bathrooms, roofing, renewables or retrofit) Strong background managing sub‑contractors in live occupied environments SMSTS or SSSTS qualified Full UK driving licence (essential) Strong organisational and communication skills Confident working across multiple sites within a regional patchWhat We Offer Opportunity to work on long‑term planned social housing programmes A stable, family‑owned Tier 1 contractor with a strong pipeline of work Supportive leadership and clear progression opportunities Competitive salary and benefits packageGiven the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks. To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting

Site Manager

Wates Property Services (WPS) is seeking an experienced Site Manager to join our Planned Maintenance team, delivering internal social housing works across the Swadlincote and Derby area.This role will focus primarily on kitchens, bathrooms and Aids & Adaptations programmes, working within live occupied homes. You will play a key role in ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to a high standard, while maintaining a strong focus on resident experience.Key Responsibilities Day‑to‑day management of planned internal works across multiple properties Oversee Aids & Adaptations, kitchen and bathroom refurbishment programmes Manage and coordinate sub‑contractors, operatives and suppliers Ensure all works comply with Health & Safety, quality and programme requirements Maintain accurate site records, job packs and progress reporting Carry out site inspections, quality checks and toolbox talks Work closely with Project Managers, Commercial teams and Resident Liaison Officers Ensure works are delivered with minimal disruption to residents in occupied homes Support successful handover and completion of worksAbout You Proven experience as a Site Manager within planned social housing works Strong background in internal workstreams, ideally Aids & Adaptations Experience working in live occupied environments Confident managing sub‑contractors and multi‑trade teams SMSTS or SSSTS qualified Full UK driving licence (essential) Strong communication and organisational skillsWhat We Offer Long‑term, secure work on established social housing contracts Opportunity to work for a Tier 1, family‑owned contractor Supportive management and clear progression opportunities Competitive salary and benefits packageGiven the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks. To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting