Contracts Manager

Agencies

Eastlight’s current agency PSL is at capacity, so we will not be able to consider candidate applications introduced by agencies outside of our selected suppliers.

Who We Are

Eastlight Community Homes is proud to be the largest community gateway social housing provider in the country. Together with our residents and communities, we create safe, affordable homes and neighbourhoods that people are proud to live in.

The Role

At Eastlight Community Homes, we’re committed to ensuring our 14,000 homes are safe, compliant, and well-maintained for our residents. We’re now looking for a skilled and motivated Contracts Manager to join our Compliance & Estates team – someone who’s passionate about high-quality service and wants to play a key role in protecting our residents.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead on contracts that make a genuine impact, with a particular focus on fire safety and asbestos management. You don’t need to be an expert in both areas – what matters is that you bring strong contract management experience, a keen eye for compliance, and the confidence to drive high standards from our contractors.

Why join us?

· Play a central role in delivering life-safety compliance across our homes.

· Be part of a forward-thinking housing association committed to safety, innovation, and customer care.

· Take ownership of your contracts, with opportunities to influence and improve the way we work.

· Access excellent training and support to grow your expertise in compliance and contract management.

What you’ll be doing:

· Managing contracts for fire safety systems (alarms, emergency lighting, fire doors) and asbestos surveys, removals, and re-inspections.

· Monitoring contractor performance to make sure works are delivered safely, on time, and to specification.

· Leading contract reviews, KPIs, and commercial negotiations to get the best outcomes for residents.

· Ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance, including fire safety, asbestos, and building safety legislation.

· Supporting audits, health & safety inspections, and driving continuous improvement.

What we’re looking for:

You’ll already have experience managing compliance-related contracts, ideally within housing, property, or a similar environment. Knowledge of fire safety or asbestos compliance is a bonus, but we’ll support you to develop further in these areas.

You’ll also bring:

· Strong knowledge of legislation such as the Fire Safety Order, Fire Safety Act, Control of Asbestos Regulations, and Building Safety Act.

· Proven skills in contractor management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement.

· Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills.

· A proactive, solution-focused mindset and the ability to make evidence-based decisions.

Desirable qualifications (not essential)

· NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety

· Asbestos Duty to Manage

· Contract management qualification (e.g., World Commerce & Contracting)

Benefits and Compensation

To demonstrate our commitment to you, we have developed a sector leading total rewards package:

• £41,033 gross per annum
• Full-time, Permanent.
• Group stakeholder pension plan (Eastlight will double, up to 5% of the employee’s contribution - Employee 5% + Eastlight 10% = Total 15%)
•  30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual wellbeing grant of £200 per annum – Subject to eligibility
• Trailblazing family leave (Maternity, Paternity and Adoption – 12 weeks full pay/6 weeks half pay) – Subject to eligibility
• A healthcare cash plan, life assurance
• Formal qualifications and paid professional membership

Next Steps

At Eastlight we support, develop, and invest in our people, together creating a culture where people love to work. There has never been a better time to join us! Click the link below to submit your CV and personal statement.

Eastlight Community Homes is a disability confident leader and equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse culture, which is why we encourage applications from everyone. If you require any support with the application process, please contact recruitment@eastlighthomes.co.uk

Eastlight Community Homes are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship.

Any internal applications from employees whose roles are formally at risk will be given priority consideration for this position in accordance with our redeployment process.

Important Dates

Closing Date: 31 October 2025 at 23:59pm.

Interview Date: Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 10 November 2025, in person at our Braintree Hub.

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete an assessment during their interview to help with the selection process.