Assistant Contracts Manager

Hamilton Woods; England; Hybrid; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking an Assistant Contracts Manager on a permanent basis to support daily contract management and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will assist with cash flow forecasting, complaint monitoring, and small-scale procurement exercises while holding a valid UK driving licence and SMSTS certification. This role offers a hybrid working model in Buckinghamshire, combining office and home work for flexibility.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence is required.
• Valid SMSTS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily contract management and administrative tasks.
• Coordinate resources and support case management.
• Monitor and track complaints within the team.
• Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts.
• Participate in emergency response activities.
• Lead small-scale procurement exercises.
• Draft and prepare tender specifications.
• Liaise with utility companies for service setup.
• Implement good practices to enhance service delivery.

Skills

Contract management assistance

Legal case management

Cash flow forecasting

Procurement exercises

Job description

Assistant Contracts Manager

Permanent | 41,000 | Buckinghamshire, Hybrid Working

Hamilton Woods Associates are currently recruiting for an Assistant Contracts Manager on a permanent basis to assist the Contracts Manager with daily contract management and administrative tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Assistant Contracts Manager:

• Assist the Contracts Manager with daily contract management and administrative tasks
• Coordinate resources and support case management and reporting (e.g., legal disrepair, insurance works, damp, mould, condensation)
• Monitor and track complaints within the team
• Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts and expenditure reports for repairs and empty homes
• Participate in emergency response activities (e.g., fires, floods)
• Lead small‑scale procurement exercises
• Draft and prepare tender specifications
• Liaise with utility companies to ensure timely service setup
• Implement good practice to enhance service delivery

Essential Requirements of the Assistant Contracts Manager:

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Valid SMSTS

To be considered for this exciting role, please contact Lucie Houston – Managing Consultant at Hamilton Woods or apply online with a covering note of your experience and suitability referencing the job ID number. Due to the exceptionally high level of applications if you have not heard back from HWA within 7–10 days, it is regrettable that we cannot respond to all applicants, and please assume your application has been unsuccessful.