Contracts Administrator

Crewe, Cheshire
Smartsearch Recruitment Ltd

Contracts Administrator Location: Crewe Business Park Salary: c£30,000 + discretionary bonus up to 10% Benefits: 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, 10% employer pension contribution, excellent benefits package Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

We have an exciting opportunity for a Contracts Administrator / Contract Support Officer to join a growing consultancy business based in their Crewe office. The role will support the Contracts Manager with the preparation, administration and tracking of contractual documentation, ensuring contracts are accurate, compliant and managed effectively throughout their lifecycle.

This role would suit candidates who are highly organised, process-driven and detail-focused, and who enjoy working with structured documentation and tracking information accurately.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in a Contracts Administrator or similar role, for example: Contracts Administrator, Contract Support Officer, Bids & Tender Administrator, Commercial Coordinator, Legal Administrator, HR Administrator / HR Coordinator, Document Control or Governance-focused roles.
• An understanding of contracts, compliance and regulated documentation would be advantageous; however, candidates from non-legal backgrounds with strong document management and attention-to-detail skills are encouraged to apply
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including strong Word and Excel skills
• Experience using PDF editing tools and CRM systems
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to identify errors, inconsistencies and inaccuracies in documentation (essential)
• Strong planning, organisation and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple contracts, documents and deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent document preparation, formatting and version-control experience

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Contracts Manager with contract lifecycle management, assisting with the preparation, administration, tracking and control of contractual documents from initiation through execution, amendment, renewal and close-out
• Ensure contracts and related documentation comply with internal policies, regulatory requirements and organisational standards
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of subcontractor framework agreements, work schedules and confidentiality agreements, tracking key milestones, approvals and renewal dates
• Prepare and review cost estimates across service lines, ensuring accuracy, consistency and alignment with organisational standards
• Enter and track new business opportunities within the CRM system, maintaining accurate records through to contract finalisation
• Maintain a structured and accessible electronic filing system to support document control, auditability and efficient retrieval
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to collect, validate and check documentation for accuracy, completeness and consistency

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus 8 UK bank holidays (including 3 days allocated for Christmas shutdown)
• Discretionary bonus potential of up to 10% based on individual and company performance

After 3 months’ service:

• Access to Smart Health portal, including a 24/7 UK GP, mental health support, health checks, nutrition consultations and online fitness programmes
• 10% employer pension contribution

After successful completion of the 6-month probation period:

• Option to opt in to private medical cover via Bupa (company-funded, taxable benefit)
• Life insurance at 4x salary
• Eligibility to join the company share incentive plan (SIP), subject to scheme rules
• Study and development support for relevant role-related courses, subject to approval