Contract Administrator
| Posting date: | 20 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,000.0 to £29,500.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 28000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 February 2026 |
| Location: | St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0AH |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4762536_1768899869 |
Summary
Your new company
Are you an organised, detail-driven professional with a passion for delivering excellent service? My client is looking for a Contract Administrator to join their team and provide comprehensive administrative and financial support across their contracts. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a busy environment, enjoys working with people, and takes pride in maintaining high standards.
Your new role
In this varied and customer-focused role, you'll be responsible for delivering high‑quality administrative services while building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. You'll play a key part in supporting contract performance, ensuring compliance, and helping maintain a safe, efficient working environment.
- Understand, anticipate, and respond to the needs of internal and external customers.
- Provide excellent communication and maintain high levels of accessibility
- Ensure full compliance with policies, procedures, and contractual requirements.
- Raise and assign jobs correctly using the in-house management system.
- Raise purchase orders in line with company requirements.
- Liaise with sites and suppliers regarding ETAs, access, and job completion queries.
- Raise sales invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
- Assist with monthly client reporting and billing
- Manage the regional inbox, responding promptly to client and internal communications.
- Support the Contract Manager with debt management and work order reporting.
- Maintain on-site personnel records, including training matrices, holiday/sickness logs, and timesheets.
- Support contract compliance, including Health & Safety reporting and hazard management.
- Help manage the helpdesk and asset management systems.
- Contribute to improving financial standards measured against monthly KPIs.
- Work collaboratively within a diverse and effective team.
- Deliver results within quality and time constraints.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and adapt to business requirements.
- Communicate clearly, share ideas, and influence decision-making.
What you'll need to succeed
- Strong customer focus and excellent verbal communication skills.
- Self‑motivated, organised, and systematic in approach.
- High attention to detail with strong time‑management skills.
- Commitment to continuous improvement.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Reliable, committed, and customer service driven
- Professional, confidential, and discrete.
- Calm under pressure and adaptable to shifting priorities.
What you'll get in return
Free gym membership
25 days holiday
Free parking
You'll become part of a dynamic team that values collaboration, development, and high performance. If you're ready to take ownership, support a key contract, and contribute to a positive working environment, we'd love to hear from you.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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