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Contracts Manager - South West NorseBased in Exeter37,003.20 per annum40 hours per weekMonday to FridaySouth West Norse represents the highly successful joint venture partnership between Norse Group and Devon County Council, providing a range of facilities management and contract services across the South West. We have a fantastic career opportunity for a Contracts Manager to join our well-equipped cleaning team-based Exeter on a permanent basis, working 40 hours per week.For this role, you will be responsible for the management of allocated contracts to ensure that they meet quality performance and operational targets set by the Area Manager. Alongside using your leadership capabilities, you will also establish and maintain first class individual working relationships with our client base and colleagues.You will further be responsible for:Management of onsite teams to deliver services and perform tasks as set out in the SLA, to include cleaning, Compliance, and waste control.To support the recruitment and appointment of caretaking and cleaning staff in consultation with Area Manager and clients.Ensure cleaning teams are adequately trained and competent in order to achieve the required standards of performance, flexibility, and safety.Ensure all relevant legislation, codes of practice, and Norse Group Policies are conformed toOur Successful CandidateWe are looking for a talented individual that possesses extensive experience and knowledge of FM Soft Services as well as an ambition to develop within a national organisation. We are further looking for you to demonstrate:Experience managing a large cleaning teamExperience in managing and liaising with subcontractorsFully conversant with Health & Safety legislationAble to influence others in a range of situations and work under pressureExcellent communication skillsFull UK Driving LicenceOur Offer A competitive salary of 37,003.20 per annum 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata) Sickness Scheme: 4 weeks full pay plus 4 weeks half pay (first 2 days unpaid) (pro rata) Nest pension scheme Ongoing opportunities for further development and trainingAll salaries for part-time positions are worked out pro-rata of the full-time equivalent salary shown in the advert, calculated on your contracted hours per weekPlease read the job description and person specification to ensure you meet the criteria for the role before applying. An enhanced DBS check will be required for our successful candidate, payment will be met by the employer. Please click here for details of our DBS policy relating to the recruitment of ex-offenders.We are committed to employment practices and behaviours which encourage diversity, promote equality of treatment and eliminate unlawful and or unfair discrimination.We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. If you have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful and will not be progressed to the next stageJBRP1_UKTJ