Contract Assurance Specialist

Ministry of Justice; Morpeth; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department in the UK is seeking a Contract Assurance Specialist to produce complex strategic reports and perform data analysis. This role requires strong analytical skills and previous experience in contract management or quality assurance. The successful candidate will work in a hybrid environment, balancing office and home-based work. Join a team committed to ensuring contract compliance and facilitating effective data capture. Full-time hours are 37 per week, with flexible arrangements available.

Benefits

Pension schemes

Diverse training and development opportunities

Annual leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Previous experience in data analysis, quality assurance or contract management.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a flexible hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce complex strategic reports with research and statistical analysis for senior management.
• Design and implement quality assurance procedures to ensure accurate data capture.
• Identify efficiency savings and ensure contract compliance.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders across teams.

Skills

Data analysis

Quality assurance

Contract management

Strong analytical skills

Research skills

Job description

Contract Assurance Specialist (B5)

Responsible for production of complex strategic reports, including in-depth research and statistical analysis to support high‑level management decision‑making. Develops and undertakes quality assurance procedures to ensure data capture, identify efficiency savings, and ensure contracts are compliant and work effectively.

Working arrangements

The MoJ offers hybrid working where business need allows. This flexible arrangement blends working from a base location, MoJ sites, or home. Hybrid working is only possible in the UK and may not suit all circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and reviewed with the successful candidate.

Contract details

The role is part of the Prison Contracts Group (PCG) within the Directorate of Contracted Operational Delivery (DoCOD). The PCG manages a portfolio of contracts including Prisoner Escort Custody Service, Electronic Monitoring, Community Rehabilitation Services, Prisoner Education, and operational contracts for goods and services. PMP contracts alone have an annual value of £564 m.

Responsibilities

• Produce complex strategic reports with research and statistical analysis for senior management.
• Design and implement quality assurance procedures to ensure accurate data capture.
• Identify efficiency savings and ensure contract compliance.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders across prison, operational and statistical teams.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Previous experience in data analysis, quality assurance or contract management.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a flexible hybrid environment.
• All external candidates are subject to six‑month probation. Internal candidates may be exempt if they have already served a probationary period within HMPPS.
• Security and identity checks required prior to appointment.

Benefits & Working Life Balance

• Full‑time working hours: 37 hours per week (excluding unpaid breaks).
• Part‑time, flexible and job‑sharing arrangements available.
• Annual leave entitlement calculated on a pro‑rated basis. Holiday year runs from 1 March.
• Bank, public and privilege holidays: 9 days (66 hours 36 minutes).
• Pension schemes offered by the Civil Service.
• Access to diverse training and development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The MoJ is an equal opportunity employer and a Disability Confident employer. All applications are considered fairly and the recruitment process includes provisions for reasonable adjustments.