Procurement Contracts Officer

University of Reading; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Reading is seeking a Contracts Officer for its Procurement team. This full-time, permanent position involves supporting contract management, administration, and communication with stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have proven experience with UK contracts and strong Microsoft Office skills. The role offers benefits like annual leave, a pension scheme, and the opportunity to work from home part-time.

Benefits

21 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Blended working

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Proven experience dealing with UK contracts.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office.
• Experience supporting team administrative tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the smooth running of contract management processes.
• Manage general administration and data-related tasks.
• Assist in procurement administration.

Skills

Independent time management

Experience with UK contracts

Microsoft Office proficiency

Administrative support experience

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Overview

Full time, permanent post. Closing date: 23:59 on 28 September 2026. Interview date: 9 October.

We are looking for an enthusiastic team player and great communicator to join the University’s Procurement team as a Contracts Officer. The Procurement team plays an important role in supporting colleagues in procuring a diverse range of goods, services and works which are critical to the effective operation of the organisation and the Contracts Officer plays a key role in relation to contracts and procurement administration. This is a permanent post.

This post offers an exciting opportunity for a well-organised, reliable and adaptable person. This is a varied role, supporting the smooth running of contract management processes, general administration and data-related tasks on our finance, contract, e-signature and tendering systems.

Benefits

The University offers many excellent benefits, including 21 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and closure days), pension scheme, blended working (meaning you will be able to work from home for some of your time), a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments up the pay scale, and more. The Procurement team is an exciting and vibrant place to work, with many different challenges.

You Will Have

• The ability to work independently, managing your time and communicating professionally with stakeholders
• Proven experience of UK contracts
• Strong skills using Microsoft Office
• Experience supporting a team with administrative tasks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Contact details for advert

Contact Name: Erin Cooper
Contact Job Title: Assistant Director of Procurement
Contact Email Address
Alternative Contact Name: Frances Hodder
Alternative Contact Job Title: Category Manager
Alternative Contact Email Address

Equal Opportunity

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.