Procurement & Contract Manager - HRA (Gr I)

Kingston council is looking to appoint an interim consultant to lead on various projects relating to Council Housing, Estate Services, during 2026

Placement terms and conditions:
Immediate start
Professional indemnity insurance required
Hybrid working /co-location with Grounds maintenance contractor @ Kingsmill Business Park, Chapel Mill Road Kingston
Reporting to the Head of Landlord Services
Up to 4 days a week, initially
Placement for up to 6 months pending permanent resourcing review.

Essential criteria
Knowledge and experience of Local Authority Procurement , including reporting to Committee on award of contract
Track record of successful contract management with a range of existing suppliers
Subject matter expert in tenanted fixed service charges including formerly sheltered housing schemes, able to calculate and forecast future expenditure in line with best practice.
Able to estimate service charges for new build schemes within and outside of the HRA
Able to build rapport and respond to Member Enquiries and first stage complaints from residents.
Knowledge of health & safety relating to contracts
Able to work at pace on a range of priorities to fulfill requirements.

Desirable criteria
Experience of setting up and coaching a group of engaged residents to oversee grounds maintenance contracts.
Knowledge of using NEC and Housemark photobook IT software systems

Application process
CV setting out how you fill the criteria for this role

Next steps
Online interviews week of 20 July
Appropriate day rate to include VAT and any travel expenses
At least 2 references from previous placements/employment history
Proof of insurance

*** £50 ltd/umbrella per hour - £38.09 paye per hour ***

please see brief attached
Essential - candidate must have significant service charge knowledge and experience

Hybrid working 4 days per week, co-located at groundspace contractor office in Kingston.
Knowledge of fixed service charges for residential accommodation essential. 
Immediate start
Knowledge of NEC housing management system desirable 
up to 6 month contract