Contracts Assistant

Wokingham Borough Council; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 28,598 - 31,023; Full time

Job summary

Wokingham Borough Council has a full-time, permanent Contracts Assistant role at Shute End, Wokingham. You will provide administrative and contract support for Adult and Children's Services and act as a key contact for colleagues, providers and partners.

Working with the Senior Contract Manager and Contract Officers, you will help manage contracts while ensuring value for money and high-quality services for residents. This expanding team has recently been recognised as high performing.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Confident in using Microsoft Office apps including Word, Teams & Outlook.
• Familiar with contract management systems.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for the Strategy and Commissioning Service, helping people by phone, email and in person, and managing the team inbox.
• Respond to everyday questions and information requests in a helpful and timely way.
• Support Contract Officers with contract administration, including checks, records updates and filing.
• Prepare and send emails, letters and forms to providers and external partners.
• Keep contact details accurate and up to date for providers and key contacts.
• Provide administrative support for meetings, including arranging dates, agendas and minute-taking.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Microsoft Office

Contract management systems

Education

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Job description

Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Salary: £28,598 – £31,023 Per Annum, Plus Benefits
Location: Shute End, Wokingham
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week.
DBS Check: No
Closing Date: 23/08/2026 at 23:00
Reference: 710645

We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Contracts Assistant to join our friendly team, working within the Strategy, Commissioning and Performance Service at Wokingham Borough Council on a full time, permanent basis.

As a Contracts Assistant, you'll help make sure our contracts are managed smoothly and efficiently. You'll provide administrative and contract support for Adult and Children's Services and be a key point of contact for colleagues, providers and other partners, offering helpful and responsive support.

Working alongside the Senior Contract Manager and Contract Officers, you'll help us make the best use of public money while supporting high-quality services for local people. Together, we aim to improve outcomes for residents across Wokingham Borough and deliver services that are reliable, sustainable and focused on what matters most to the people who use them.

This is an exciting time to join us as we are expanding the team! Our service was recently recognised as one of the highest performing in the country after a CQC inspection.

Key Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for the Strategy and Commissioning Service, helping people by phone, email and in person, and managing the team inbox.
• Respond to everyday questions and information requests in a helpful and timely way.
• Support Contract Officers with contract administration, including carrying out checks, keeping records up to date and maintaining organised filing systems.
• Prepare and send emails, letters and forms to providers and other external partners.
• Keep contact details accurate and up to date for providers and key contacts.
• Provide administrative support for meetings, including arranging dates, preparing agendas and taking notes and minutes.

Candidate Requirements

• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Confident in using Microsoft office applications including, Word, Teams & Outlook
• Familiar with contract management systems

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.