Framework Officer - Manchester, United Kingdom - Great Places Housing Group

    Great Places Housing Group
    Great Places Housing Group Manchester, United Kingdom

    3 weeks ago

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    Full time
    Description

    Framework Officer

    Join our Programme Team within the Affordable Development Team at Great Places, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of affordable housing through strategic procurement and framework management.

    Why are you here

  • Your role will support the Development Performance Manager (DPM) to manage the Development Team's procurement frameworks and analyse data to help drive the performance of the development team.
  • You will help the DPM re-procure frameworks
  • You will work collaboratively with the wider team to make best use of performance data to enable the Affordable Development Team to continually improve our service offer.
  • You will deliver excellent customer service to all stakeholders including new customers, Homes England, Local Authorities, internal colleagues, external consultants and contractors.
  • What you'll be doing

  • You will be supporting the (DPM) with the day to day management of the ICN framework, legal services framework, valuers panel and the Off-Site Homes Alliance framework.
  • You will be taking a leading role in the management of the ICN website and portal. To ensure the website and portal are continually updated and key information is shared with all users.
  • You will be continually developing the website and portal in response to members feedback and requirements.
  • You will be actively promoting the Development Team frameworks through social media and other channels.
  • You will be preparing material and attend events to promote ICN as and when required.
  • You will be working with the DPM and Social Value Specialist to ensure social value outcomes are achieved through the frameworks.
  • You will produce reports on the usage of the frameworks and monitor performance of suppliers in order to improve performance and identify any issues.
  • What you'll need

  • A Level qualifications or equivalent desirable but not essential.
  • You will have experience of working in procurement and an understanding of frameworks.
  • You will have confidence and experience of working with a wide range of customers and stakeholders.
  • You will have the ability to manage your time effectively and work on a number of tasks at the same time.
  • You will have experience using a variety of IT packages
  • You will have the experience of presenting data in a variety of formats
  • What we need from you

  • A commitment to understand the challenges and opportunities that exist in the communities in which we work. We particularly value lived experience in social housing
  • A passion to advocate on behalf of people and communities
  • A commitment to work in partnership with others for the benefit of Great Places
  • A commitment to continuous learning and improvement
  • An ability to work in uncertainty
  • To be professional and work with integrity, inclusivity and respect for diversity
  • What we give you in return for your hard work and commitment

  • Pension | DC scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleagues and Great Places)
  • WPA | Healthcareauto enrolled at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available - option to increase & add family members
  • Annual leave | Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days + Bank Holidays
  • Flexi time | Allows colleagues to achieve a healthy work life balance whilst carrying out requirement of the role. A maximum of 13 days flexi can be taken in a year
  • Professional fees | The business pays the cost of one professional membership fee for each colleague
  • The Market Place | high street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much more
  • Health and wellbeing initiatives | Our colleagues enjoy wellbeing campaigns throughout the year, with activities designed around our four pillars of wellbeing, these include career wellbeing, mental wellbeing, physical wellbeing and financial wellbeing