Contract Administrator

Join a forward-thinking local authority in a key Contract Administrator role, supporting the rollout of a newly developed contract management system. This Contract Administrator position is offered on a 6-month contract, predominantly remote, with occasional on-site attendance (negotiable), providing flexibility while contributing to meaningful public sector work.

The Contract Administrator role focuses on the accurate management, capture, and maintenance of contract data, ensuring compliance with contract management policies and supporting best practice across the organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for a Contract Administrator who is detail-oriented, analytically minded, and confident working with contract and procurement information.

You’ll be working closely with internal stakeholders, supporting transparency, governance, and effective contract oversight within a regulated public sector environment.

As a Contract Administrator, you will be:

• Capturing, inputting, and maintaining contract data within the contract management system
• Supporting compliance with local contract management policies and procedures
• Recording contract award notices on Contract Finder and Find a Tender Service (FTS)
• Assisting with the publication of notices on Contract Finder and FTS
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date contract registers
• Supporting best practice in contract management and governance
• Using advanced Excel spreadsheets to manage, analyse, and validate contract data

We’d love to speak to anyone who has:

• Experience in a Contract Administrator, Contract Support Officer, Procurement Assistant, or similar role
• An understanding of contract management systems and processes
• Strong Excel skills, including working confidently with complex spreadsheets
• High attention to detail with strong analytical skills
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of public sector procurement processes (knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 is desirable but not essential)

The Contract Administrator role is offering:

• 6-month contract
• £18.00 per hour
• Predominantly remote working
• Occasional on-site attendance (flexible and negotiable)
• A collaborative and professional working environment

If this Contract Administrator opportunity sounds like your next role, please apply ot contact Ryan at ryan.stewart@niyaapeople.co.uk or call 07488 866 709 for more information.