Contracts Officer

Butler Ross; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector recruitment agency is urgently seeking a Contracts Officer for an initial short-term contract near Guildford. The ideal candidate will have experience in contract administration with responsibilities including preparing contracts, ensuring compliance, and managing supplier communication. This role offers a contract rate of £190-£250 per day with hybrid working options available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in contract administration or management required.
• Ability to prepare contracts and tender documentation.
• Strong communication skills for supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare contracts, tender documentation, and work orders.
• Support Commercial Managers with ad-hoc requests.
• Ensure adherence to regulations and procedures.
• Process purchase orders and manage supplier communication.

Skills

Contract management

Administration

Compliance

Job description

CONTRACTS OFFICER / CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR

URGENT REQUIREMENT - 190- 250/DAY

Butler Ross are please to be supporting a public sector organisation with their recruitment of a Contracts Officer / Contracts Administration Officer on an initial short-term (circa 3-month) contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with at least some prior contract management / administration experience in a public sector environment - within a reasonable commute of Guildford. This organisation does offer variable hybrid-working, to be discussed during the application process - although an on-site presence is generally preferred. Contract rate on offer is 190- 250/day (Inside IR35).

Key responsibilities include:

• Contract Administration Duties - e.g., preparing contracts, tender documentation, work orders and general assistance with the process.
• Supporting Commercial Managers and the commercial team with relevant ad-hoc requests
• Ensuring adherence to, and compliance with, relevant regulations and procedures
• Processing purchase orders and managing supplier communication when applicable

This position would be well suited to individuals whit a prior background in contract administration or contract management, likely those who have held any of the following positions:

Contract Administrator / Contracts Administrator / Contracts Officer / Commercial Officer / Commercial Manager / Commercial Officer Contracts / Contracts Manager / Commercial Administrator / Contracts Specialist / Buyer / Senior Buyer