The Calico Group
Contract Delivery Manager
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Contract Delivery Manager
Location: Burnley
Salary: Circa £50,000
Contract Type: Permanent
About Us
At The Calico Group, our purpose is clear: to make a real difference to people’s lives. Whether supporting individuals in recovery, helping communities thrive, or enabling employees to grow, we are committed to creating opportunities that transform lives.
Within Calico Homes, we manage over 5,000 homes across Burnley, providing safe, high-quality housing and support to those who need it most.
Our Asset Management team is central to that mission. Ensuring our homes are safe, warm, compliant, and fit for the future, while delivering real improvements for tenants and communities.
About Our Team
At Calico Homes, our vision is to invest in local communities where everyone thrives, through innovation, strength, and collaboration. This vision underscores our commitment to fostering vibrant, inclusive neighborhoods where individuals and families can flourish.
Central to achieving this vision is our emphasis on teamwork and collective effort. We believe that by working together, both within our organization and alongside our customers and partners, we can create meaningful change and close the equality gap. Our values reflect this collaborative spirit.
- Going one step further with our customers: We are dedicated to exceeding expectations, ensuring that our services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual and community.
- Our wellbeing as individuals and teams: Recognizing that our strength lies in our people, we prioritize the health and wellbeing of our staff, fostering a supportive environment where everyone can thrive.
- Improving and strengthening ourselves and our organization: Continuous improvement is at the heart of our operations. We are committed to learning, evolving, and enhancing our services to better serve our communities.
By embodying these values, we cultivate a culture of collaboration and mutual respect, enabling us to work effectively as a unified team. This collective approach not only enhances our internal operations but also strengthens our relationships with customers and the broader community, driving us toward our shared goal of creating a fairer, more equitable society.
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The Opportunity
This is a key leadership role within Asset Management, responsible for delivering a coordinated, high-quality capital investment program across our homes.
You’ll take ownership of how we deliver planned works – from kitchens, bathrooms, and windows through to insulation, heating, and wider retrofit activity – making sure everything is delivered in the right sequence, to the right standard, and with maximum impact for tenants.
Acting as the bridge between strategy and delivery, you’ll turn investment plans into well-managed, effective programs on the ground. That means working closely with asset strategy, finance, compliance, repairs, and contractors to ensure everything is aligned and performing.
A big part of this role is taking a whole-property approach – making sure works are joined up, reducing repeat failures, and improving outcomes for tenants, rather than tackling issues in isolation.
This is a great opportunity to shape how we deliver investment, influence long-term asset performance, and make a visible difference to the quality of our homes.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading the delivery of our capital investment program across the housing stock
- Ensuring works are well planned, sequenced, and delivered efficiently
- Overseeing contractor performance, procurement, and contract management
- Integrating retrofit and energy efficiency works into wider programs
- Working closely with internal teams to align delivery with strategy and budgets
- Monitoring performance, managing risk, and driving continuous improvement
- Ensuring tenants experience a well-managed, high-quality service throughout works
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who can lead from the front, bring people together, and drive delivery in a complex environment.
Essential
- Strong experience delivering capital investment or planned works programs
- Experience managing budgets, contracts, and performance
- Ability to lead and motivate teams in a technical or delivery environment
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to translate strategy into clear, deliverable plans
Desirable
- Experience within social housing or a similar environment
- Understanding of asset management planning and lifecycle investment
- Experience of retrofit or energy efficiency programs
- Professional qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g., construction, surveying, project management)
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What’s in It for You?
At The Calico Group, we value our people and offer a supportive, inclusive culture alongside fantastic benefits:
- Bravo Benefits: Exclusive discounts at popular high street brands, including many retailers and restaurants.
- Westfield Health: Our company-funded cash plan, with access to a Doctor 24/7 – for you and your dependents.
- Mental Health Support: Access emotional and mental well-being services through Spectrum.
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Save on commuting costs while staying active.
- Pension Options: With employer pension contributions.
- Life Assurance: Peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
- Financial Advice: Expert guidance to help manage your finances.
- Recognition Awards: Celebrate your achievements with our recognition programs.
- Meaningful learning and development programs: With regular focus on your individual growth.
- Gym Membership Discounts: Stay fit with local gym access.
- One Calico Events: Connect and unwind at our employee social gatherings.
- Paid Professional Fees: We’ll cover the cost of professional subscriptions so you can continue growing your career.
And much more! We also offer enhanced holidays, sickness, maternity, and paternity options, ensuring you feel supported when you need it most.
How to Apply
Click Apply Now to complete your application online.
For an informal chat about the role, contact Tony McVeigh at tmcveigh@calico.org.uk
We can’t wait to welcome you to our team!
Inclusive Hiring at Calico
We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process or would like to discuss accessibility, please let us know at careers@calico.org.uk
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
The Calico Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our customers, employees, and volunteers. Successful candidates will be subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) and appropriate pre-employment checks in line with our safeguarding policies.
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