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Contracts & Administration Manager

Job details
Posting date: 16 February 2026
Salary: £15.89 to £18.97 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 18 March 2026
Location: Exeter, Devon, EX1 1JG
Company: Acorn Recruitment
Job type: Contract
Job reference: a1WNz000004B5YLMA0_1771240704

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Summary

Contracts & Administration Manager

Exeter | £15.89-£18.97 per hour (£31,049-£37,796 per annum) | 9am-5pm | Monday-Friday | 3-month fixed term Introduction

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Contracts & Administration Manager to oversee service contracts and lead departmental administrative support.

This role ensures contracts are effectively managed, compliant with governance requirements, and deliver value for money, while maintaining high standards of quality and operational efficiency.

Key Duties:

  • Lead and manage internal and external service contracts, ensuring performance, compliance and cost-effectiveness.

  • Monitor KPIs and produce regular performance and status reports.

  • Maintain and administer the CAFM system and contract documentation.

  • Oversee and continuously improve the Quality Assurance system (in line with OFHA requirements).

  • Line manage and support administrative staff, including performance management and development.

  • Liaise with suppliers, contractors, NHS colleagues and senior stakeholders.

  • Support procurement activities and oversee requisitioning and ordering processes.

Requirements:

  • Experience in contract management and administration.

  • Experience working within governance, compliance or regulated environments.

  • Experience supervising or coordinating staff.

  • Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across clinical, technical and management teams.

  • Confident IT user with experience of databases or management systems.

  • Knowledge of quality assurance systems or audit processes.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive hourly pay.

  • Opportunity for the role to become permanent.

Interested?

If you are proactive, detail-oriented and confident managing contracts within a regulated environment, please apply today.

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