Apprentice IT Contract Manager - CIPS level 4

  • Lead supplier performance reviews and scorecards
  • Scope, negotiate and procure software, hardware and professional services, drafting and renewing contracts, supporting tenders.
  • Help to ensure compliance with Procurement Regulations. Building relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 

Role

Help shape the future of Technology at L&Q while ensuring we get the best value and performance from our suppliers and products.
As an Apprentice IT Contract Manager, you’ll lead supplier performance reviews and renewals under £100,000, ensuring we have the right terms and conditions, coupled with the right products in place to support our wider strategy,

You’ll be part of an experienced Contract Management team, reporting to one of our IT Contract Managers.

Technology at L&Q is growing rapidly, creating exciting opportunities for our team to expand and develop with it.

Training

Progress into IT Contract Manager role.

Apprenticeship Standard
Procurement and supply chain practitioner (level 4)
Training Provider
CIPS CORPORATE SERVICES LIMITED
Working Week
Full time, Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Expected Duration
2 Years 6 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Monday, 24th August 2026
Start Date
Tuesday, 3rd November 2026

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Qualifications

  • 5 x GCSEs including Maths and English GCSE, grade 6-9 (Essential)

About the Employer

London and Quadrant Housing Trust
We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people’s health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life. 250,000 people call our properties ‘home’, and we’re proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England. People are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values, which outline our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&Q.

Job Details

Company
London and Quadrant Housing Trust
Location
29-35 West Ham Lane, London, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Higher Apprenticeship
Salary
£27,009 a year
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