Come and make a difference at Karbon as a Contracts Manager

We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced individual for the role of Contracts Manager in the Support Services Team.

About the role
This Contracts Manager position is responsible for overseeing multiple high-value supplier contracts (over £6 million annually) within Property Services. This critical role ensures robust supplier performance, cost-effectiveness, and compliance across all agreements.

The Contracts Manager will also be responsible for implementing and managing the company’s waste management solution across all operational sites, promoting sustainability and efficiency.

Key responsibilities include verifying supplier transactions, identifying discrepancies, and resolving any variances to maintain financial accuracy and strong supplier relationships.

You'll be expected to drive performance improvement, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster collaboration across departments. The position demands strong stakeholder engagement, data-driven decision-making, and a coaching leadership style that aligns with Karbon’s values and commitment to service excellence.

About you
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Contracts Manager to join our team at Karbon Homes.

The ideal candidate will be a confident and collaborative leader with a proven track record in contract management within a dynamic property services environment.

With substantial experience managing high-value supplier contracts, you balance strategic oversight with hands-on problem-solving. You know how to extract value from every contract, driving efficiencies while maintaining the highest standards of service.

Your ability to influence and build strong relationships is one of your key strengths – whether you're working cross-functionally with procurement and operational teams or negotiating performance with external suppliers. You champion a coaching style of leadership, bringing out the best in people with a calm, solution-focused approach.

Resilient under pressure and always curious about how to do things better, you’re committed to continuous improvement. Whether it’s embedding waste management solutions that meet legal compliance or delivering first-time-fix performance insights from complex datasets, you’re driven by results.

Above all, you’re someone who leads with integrity, thrives on accountability, and truly lives out the values that Karbon stands for.

About our team
The successful candidate will work in our Support Services team led by the Head of Support Services: Vicky Chandler. If you require further information about the role, please contact Vicky Chandler on 07841 446 302

Key Information
It’s important to us that everyone feels fairly rewarded for the work they do. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports the wellbeing of our people.

Contracts Manager – permanent role

Salary is £44,126 per annum plus a Karbon car payment of £2,317 per annum

Location: Newburn

Regular travel will be required

37 Hours per week with some homeworking available/flexible working

We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and we welcome all applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to, and do not place them at, or make them a risk in the role they’re applying for.

The role you're applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) will be asked to submit a basic disclosure and barring check application during pre-employment checks.

Enjoy great benefits
We provide a generous benefits package including 26 days annual leave on commencement rising to 31 days after 3 years’ service, birthday leave, occupational pension and a health cash plan, with the option of a flexible pot towards enhanced benefits.

We also provide our colleagues with the opportunity to apply for qualification funding on a range of courses, conferences, and other learning events.

If this sounds like the role for you then please apply through the Karbon Homes website – https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/careers/

Important dates

Closing date for applications

Tuesday 22 July 2025

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post.

Interview date

W/C 4 August 2025

We are committed to equality and diversity and are an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, disability/non-disability, ethnicities, genders, religions, sexualities, transgender status, and cultural backgrounds. Any candidate with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the post will be guaranteed an interview.

If you need a reasonable adjustment to apply for any of our career opportunities, then please contact recruitment@karbonhomes.co.uk