Lead Contracts Administrator

Adore Recruitment; Wickford; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Lead Contracts Administrator in Wickford to manage hire and sales contracts. The ideal candidate will have strong administration experience and great attention to detail. Responsibilities include overseeing another administrator, ensuring accuracy in the contract management system, and communicating with suppliers and customers. A full UK driving licence is required as the location is not accessible by public transport.

Benefits

Opportunities to grow with the business

Friendly working environment

Close-knit team

Qualifications

• Experience with contract processing preferred.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car required.

Responsibilities

• Manage hire and sales contracts effectively.
• Ensure accuracy in contract management system.
• Obtain quotes from suppliers for contracts.

Skills

Strong administration experience

Attention to detail

Friendly communication skills

Good IT skills

Team player

Job description

Lead Contracts Administrator

• Salary: £29,200
• Location: Near Wickford
• Hours: Full-time, Office-Based
• Industry: Construction Supply

About the Company

Our client has been expanding steadily since 2003 and has built a strong, trusted name within the construction supply industry. As the business continues to grow, they’re looking for a confident and organised Lead Contracts Administrator to join their small but busy team. This is a great chance to be part of a company on an exciting growth journey and contribute to their continued success.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you’ll take the lead on managing hire and sales contracts, while guiding another administrator in the team. You’ll help keep things running smoothly behind the scenes so the sales and service teams can deliver a great customer experience.

Your key tasks will include:

• Overseeing another administrator when reviewing and completing hire and sales orders/contracts
• Ensuring contract details are accurate and up to date in the contract management system
• Sending contracts and documentation to customers and ensuring everything is correct
• Obtaining quick, accurate quotes from suppliers for sub-contracted jobs
• Setting up sub-contracted jobs and raising Purchase Orders with correct customer information
• Liaising with suppliers about any delivery or collection queries
• Providing overflow phone support for the sales and service teams
• Handling contract-related emails and calls from customers and suppliers

What We’re Looking For

• Strong administration experience, ideally with exposure to contract processing
• Senior Administrator or Team Leader experience would be a real bonus
• Great organisation skills and strong attention to detail
• Confidence juggling multiple tasks and meeting deadlines
• Friendly, professional communication skills
• Good IT skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly
• A team player who enjoys being part of a supportive, growing office
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car (location isn’t accessible by public transport)
• Comfortable working full-time from the office

Why Join?

• Be part of a company that has continued to grow since 2003
• Join a close-knit team where your contribution really matters
• Opportunities to grow with the business
• Friendly, stable working environment

How to Apply

Contact Claire on 01268 971 950 or 07930 381 354
Or email your CV to [e-mail]