Senior Contracts & Governance Administrator

Akkodis; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Contract Administrator to support the commercial management of a major transformation programme in the UK. You will act as a key interface between delivery teams, suppliers and commercial stakeholders, maintaining robust contract controls and escalating risks where necessary.

You will contribute to contract governance, compliance monitoring and commercial reporting, ensuring records are accurate and auditable while supporting outcomes for large-scale contractual agreements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in contract administration, commercial administration, or project support.
• Experience in law firm, legal services, or commercial governance environments.
• Experience maintaining complex records, trackers, and reporting packs.
• Ability to draft formal business communications and notices.
• Experience on long-term programmes and client-facing stakeholder engagement.
• Knowledge of contract governance principles and dispute resolution concepts.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day contract administration across the programme.
• Maintain contract registers, trackers, and governance documentation.
• Record communications, actions, and approvals for auditability.
• Track milestones, obligations, service levels, and notices.
• Monitor supplier performance and compliance with obligations.
• Identify risks and escalate appropriately.
• Draft and proofread formal contractual communications.
• Produce contract summaries and management information reports.
• Assist with change control and governance processes.
• Gather evidence for contractual issues or disputes when required.
• Support mitigation plans for contractual risks and issues.
• Develop and maintain contract management procedures and guidance.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Written communication

Contract governance

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Contract management

Problem solving

Education

Law or commercial management degree

Paralegal qualification or legal studies

Contract Management / Procurement certification

Tools

MS Office / Excel

Contract management tracking tools

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a Contract Administrator to support the commercial management of a major transformation programme in the UK. You will act as a key interface between delivery teams, suppliers and commercial stakeholders, maintaining robust contract controls and escalating risks where necessary.

You will contribute to contract governance, compliance monitoring and commercial reporting, ensuring records are accurate and auditable while supporting outcomes for large-scale contractual agreements.