Contracts Management Officer (Temporary Accommodation)

Adecco are recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority for a Contracts Management Officer. Location: Croydon Hours: Full Time, 36 hours per week Pay Rate: 21.41 per hour PAYE or 28.40 per hour Umbrella Contract: Temporary Ongoing Are you an experienced housing, property compliance, or contracts professional looking for your next opportunity within local government? We are seeking a Contracts Management Officer to support the delivery and monitoring of temporary accommodation contracts, ensuring accommodation providers meet contractual obligations, property standards, and health and safety requirements. This is an excellent opportunity to play a vital role in supporting vulnerable residents by ensuring temporary accommodation remains safe, compliant, and fit for purpose. Key Responsibilities Manage and monitor contracts with temporary accommodation providers to ensure compliance with agreed standards and contractual requirements. Review and approve key compliance documentation, including: Gas Safety Certificates Electrical Safety Certificates Fire Risk Assessments Energy Performance Certificates Other statutory health and safety documentation Conduct inspections of temporary accommodation properties, identifying defects, disrepair issues, and compliance concerns. Investigate complaints relating to property standards, repairs, and health and safety matters, ensuring providers take appropriate corrective action. Work closely with accommodation providers, landlords, managing agents, and internal teams to resolve property and contractual issues. Monitor provider performance and recommend appropriate actions where contractual obligations are not being met. Maintain accurate records and data across housing management systems and compliance databases. Produce reports, performance information, responses to enquiries, and support service improvement initiatives. About You We are looking for candidates with: Experience working in h