Contract Manager

Contract Manager – Analyst – Homes England

Salary: £35,855 – £41,509 per year
Location: Birmingham, Bristol, Liverpool or Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time
Job Type: Project Delivery
Number of Vacancies: 1
Reference Number: 488615
Closing Date: Sunday, 15 November 2026, at 11:55 pm
Visa Sponsorship: Not available. Homes England requires applicants to have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

About Homes England

Homes England is a government agency that works with private-sector partners to support housing development across England. The agency aims to deliver housing projects, maintain strong relationships with developers and ensure contractual obligations are met.

Homes England is recruiting a Contract Manager – Analyst to join its established Contract Management team. This opportunity is suited to someone with strong Microsoft Excel skills, attention to detail, an interest in contracts and the ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners.

Job Description

As a Contract Manager – Analyst, you will help manage contracts with housing developers and support the delivery of housing projects. You will work with contract specialists to maintain contractual compliance, prepare financial forecasts and facilitate the legal transfer of land to new homeowners.

You will receive ongoing support as you develop your knowledge of contract management. The role also offers opportunities to gain experience in housing construction, procurement and more technical aspects of contract management, with potential to progress into senior positions.

Key Responsibilities

• Use Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and formulas to prepare overage forecasts for the agency’s budget planning.
• Interpret contract wording and legal requirements to support accurate financial forecasting.
• Review and approve plot completion documentation required for the legal transfer of land to homeowners.
• Support the appointment of external Compliance Inspectors.
• Participate in and eventually manage procurement processes for external consultants.
• Maintain effective working relationships with housing developers, consultants and internal teams.
• Help ensure contractual obligations are met while supporting positive relationships with development partners.
• Contribute ideas for improving existing processes, data management and team practices.
• Develop an understanding of housing development and construction through optional site visits.

Essential Skills and Requirements

Applicants should be able to demonstrate:

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including confidence using formulas and spreadsheets.
• The ability to interpret and work through complex contract wording.
• Excellent organisational skills and a methodical approach to work.
• Effective communication skills when dealing with different specialists and stakeholders.
• The ability to manage relationships and contribute to problem-solving.
• Resilience and an understanding of the commercial and operational impact of contract management decisions.
• Negotiation and persuasion skills.
• A willingness to learn, adapt and identify opportunities for improvement.
• The ability to follow construction site rules when visiting development sites.

The advert does not specify a mandatory degree or professional qualification. Applicants should review the official job description for any additional requirements.

Training and Career Development

Homes England states that successful candidates will receive ongoing support from the Contract Management team. As your knowledge and skills develop, you will be introduced to more technical responsibilities and encouraged to broaden your involvement in the function.

The role may provide opportunities to progress into more senior contract management positions. Optional site visits can also help you understand housing construction processes and the challenges involved in delivering development projects.

Salary and Benefits

The successful candidate will receive a salary of £35,855 to £41,509 per year, alongside the benefits offered by Homes England.

Benefits include:

• Annual leave: 33 days per year, plus eight statutory bank holidays.
• Flexible working: Potential options include part-time working, job sharing and compressed hours, subject to business needs and the requirements of the role.
• Pension: Access to the agency’s pension scheme.
• Health and wellbeing: Health screening, occupational health support and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Professional development: Funding for one job-related professional membership subscription per year.
• Family-friendly benefits: Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave.

Job Locations

The vacancy is available at one of the following locations:

• Birmingham, West Midlands, B1 2AX
• Bristol, South West England, BS1 6EH
• Liverpool, North West England, L3 1BP
• Newcastle upon Tyne, North East England, NE4 5BZ

Visa Sponsorship and Right to Work

Important: Homes England explicitly states that it cannot offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship. Candidates who need an employer to sponsor their visa should be aware of this restriction before applying.

Security Checks

The successful applicant must undergo a basic criminal record check or equivalent. The role also requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard checks, including identity verification and confirmation of the right to work in the UK.

Application and Selection Process

Interested candidates should apply through the official Homes England careers website before the closing date.

The recruitment team states that applicants will be informed of the outcome and interview arrangements as soon as practical after the closing date. Feedback will only be provided to candidates who attend an interview or assessment.

Applications must contain truthful, factually accurate examples drawn from the applicant’s own experience. Homes England warns that presenting generated or other people’s experiences as personal examples may result in an application being withdrawn.

Official Application Link:
https://www.homesenglandcareers.co.uk/search/4681/contract-manager-analyst

Recruitment Contact: Recruitment Team
Email: Recruitmentinfo@homesengland.gov.uk

Equal Opportunities

Homes England is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and aims to help employees reach their full potential. A Disability Confident interview scheme is available to eligible applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Closing Date: Sunday, 15 November 2026, at 11:55 pm.