Contract Officer

Reed; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Immediate start

Competitive pay

Job summary

Reed in London is seeking an experienced Contracts Officer to support the Property Services team at a London Local Authority in Wembley. The role is an ongoing temporary assignment with hybrid working and an immediate start, offering exposure to tenancy and leasehold enforcement work.

You will handle contract administration, asset data maintenance, reporting, stakeholder engagement, and compliance tasks, including gas safety coordination and housing legislation workflows.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of project administration.
• Understanding of landlord gas safety obligations and statutory compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of fire safety regulations and compliance.
• Understanding of landlord property access requirements and enforcement procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive administrative service to support the Property Services Team.
• Maintain asset management data and records for repairs, investment and maintenance programmes.
• Support customer and stakeholder engagement to ensure effective service delivery.
• Monitor performance and expenditure and maintain records and documentation.
• Manage documentation and legal preparations for tenancy and leasehold actions.
• Coordinate the full forced entry process for gas safety inspections and planned works in line with housing legislation.
• Liaise with residents, contractors and internal teams to ensure programme delivery.
• Prepare reports, performance information and correspondence as required.

Skills

Contract administration

Data management

Customer service

MS Office

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Database systems

Job description

Wembley, London Hybrid WorkingImmediate Start Ongoing Temporary Assignment£21.41 per hour PAYE / £28.19 per hour UmbrellaBasic DBS Check Required

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Contracts Officer to join a busy Property Services team within a well-established London Local Authority based in Wembley. This is an ongoing temporary position offering hybrid working and an immediate start for the right candidate.

The Role

You will play a key role in supporting the delivery of property investment, repairs, servicing and compliance programmes, ensuring high-quality administrative and contract support across the Property Services function.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing a comprehensive and efficient administrative service to support the Property Services Team.
• Maintaining accurate asset management data and records to support repairs, investment and cyclical maintenance programmes.
• Supporting customer and stakeholder engagement activities to ensure effective service delivery.
• Monitoring performance and expenditure and maintaining comprehensive records and documentation.
• Managing documentation and legal preparations required for tenancy and leasehold enforcement actions.
• Coordinating the full forced entry process for gas safety inspections and planned works in accordance with housing legislation.
• Liaising with residents, contractors and internal teams to ensure successful programme delivery.
• Preparing reports, performance information and correspondence as required.

Essential Requirements

Knowledge & Qualifications

• Knowledge of project administration.
• Understanding of landlord gas safety obligations and statutory compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of fire safety regulations and compliance.
• Understanding of landlord property access requirements and enforcement procedures.

Experience

• Previous experience within a customer service or administrative office environment.
• Experience monitoring performance and resolving service delivery issues.
• Strong experience using databases, Microsoft Office applications and spreadsheets.
• Experience preparing reports and maintaining accurate records.
• Experience working collaboratively with contractors, residents, stakeholders and internal service teams.
• Ability to manage a varied workload independently and prioritise effectively.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess information and reach logical conclusions.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Able to think objectively, evaluate options and make practical recommendations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.

What's on Offer?

• Immediate start.
• Ongoing temporary assignment.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Competitive pay rates.
• Opportunity to gain valuable local authority experience.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to undergo a Basic DBS check prior to commencement.