Could you be Incommunities new Utilities Contract Manager? We have an exciting opportunity to join us on a 2 year fixed term contract, responsible for managing the utilities contracts demonstrating good value for money for our customers.
About us
We are a social housing landlord and one of the largest housing providers in the region with over 22,000 social and affordable homes, mainly in the Bradford district. We employ a talented workforce of nearly 1,000 people.
Working to provide great homes in great neighbourhoods, we are proud to collaborate with our customers, communities, local and national stakeholders to achieve this.
This year will see us launch our new 5 year corporate strategy to 2029 which puts customers at the heart of what we do, providing great places to live and work, with homes that they are proud to live in.
Responsibilities
- Manage the external contracts for electricity, gas and water utilities
- Collaborate with the sustainability team to shape and deliver our energy strategy, incorporating legal compliance such as carbon reporting & heat networks
- To be a key stakeholder when it comes to service charge budget setting and actualisation processes for utilities contracts
- Approve utility costs in line with financial regulations
- Ensure good meter management, specifically when meters are added or removed to a property
- Maintain good quality data for utilities contract and be able to report this to internal and external stakeholders
- Implement and maintain cross team processes when it comes to utilities contracts
- Manage external providers KPIs to ensure value for money for our customers
- Support procurement of utility suppliers, endorsed by the Procurement Team to be compliant with PCR2015 (Public Contracts Regulations)
- Undertake Section 20 process for Qualifying Long Term Agreements (QLTA)
- Line manage a small team
Requirements
- Ability to work flexibly, without guidance but also be committed to work in a positive manner with both internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent contract management skills
- Strong ability to manage time
- Be able to manage a diverse and complex multitude of tasks
- Experience of performance reporting in relation to contracts
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship management
- To demonstrate and champion excellent customer care
- Transport to attend sites across the Bradford district
Benefits
- Salary of £40,747 upto £45,296 per year dependent on experience
- West Yorkshire Pension Fund membership - Current employer contribution is 15.5%
- 28 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays
- Option to buy and sell annual leave
- Training, development, and qualification opportunities
- Our Hub: our wellbeing and benefits site, with exclusive access to discounts and savings (at over 800 retailers)
- Corporate health scheme membership
- Agile and hybrid working
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Local gym membership discounts.
- A team of trained Mental Health First Aiders who are available for colleagues to contact for support
We are an equal opportunity employer but beyond characteristics protected by law, we welcome and value applicants from diverse backgrounds, abilities and perspectives. Incommunities is also recognised as ‘Committed' to being Menopause Friendly. The Menopause Friendly Accreditation recognises inclusive employers that build awareness and understanding of how menopause can have an effect at work and shows we take the wellbeing of our colleagues seriously.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.