Contracts & Administration Officer (Grade J)

Seeking a detail-focused Contracts & Administration Officer to support commissioning and contract management for Adult Social Care services, with a focus on older people. The role supports integrated service delivery with health partners and providers, ensuring robust administration, compliance, and performance monitoring.

Key responsibilities

Administer and maintain contract records, variations, and documentation.
Support provider onboarding, compliance checks, and performance monitoring.
Collate and analyse service data; prepare dashboards and reports for reviews.
Coordinate meetings with providers and partners; capture actions and follow-up.
Assist with procurement processes (RFQs, evaluation admin, due diligence).
Track KPIs, risks, and service improvement actions; maintain accurate audit trails.
Liaise with internal stakeholders (commissioning, finance, legal, procurement).

About you

Experience in contract administration or commissioning support in a Local Authority/Public Sector setting.
Strong organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail and deadlines.
Confident with data administration and reporting (Excel/Sheets, SharePoint).
Clear communicator with stakeholder coordination skills.
Understanding of Adult Social Care and provider markets for older people.
Proactive, solutions-focused, and committed to improving outcomes for older adults.

Benefits

Meaningful impact in public services.
Supportive, collaborative team culture.
Flexible part-time pattern (21 hours).

How to apply

Submit a CV highlighting relevant contract administration, social care commissioning support, and data/reporting experience. Include availability for a 21-hour schedule and notice period.

If a pay band, location, or deadline is available, those can be slotted in, and I can tailor the Boolean for a specific radius and salary filter.

what catergory andsub category do we choose this on reed

what catergory andsub category do we choose this on reed

Best Reed Category Selection

For the role “Contracts & Administration Officer (Grade J)” in Adult Social Care, these are the most suitable options on Reed:

Primary choice (recommended)
Category: Public Sector
Subcategory: Local Government
Strong alternatives (if targeting broader talent pools)
Category: Admin, Secretarial & PA
Subcategory: Administration
Category: Procurement & Supply Chain
Subcategory: Contracts
Category: Social Care
Subcategory: Commissioning
When to use which
Public Sector > Local Government: Best fit if hiring within a council/local authority and needing candidates with public sector processes and governance experience.
Admin, Secretarial & PA > Administration: If the role is heavily administration/coordination focused and you want a larger generalist pool.
Procurement & Supply Chain > Contracts: If contract lifecycle admin, variations, compliance, and supplier onboarding are core.
Social Care > Commissioning: If the post sits within Adult Social Care commissioning and sector knowledge is essential.

Tip: Post under Public Sector > Local Government and mirror the ad under one alternative category (e.g., Procurement > Contracts or Social Care > Commissioning) to maximise relevant reach if your posting plan allows multiple categories.