Interim Contracts Assistant

Rate: £31 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35)

Location: Hybrid and Berkshire

Duration: 12 months

Client: Major Public Sector

Are you looking to build your career in Commercial Contracts and stakeholder management?

We're seeking a proactive Interim Contracts Assistant to join a high-performing team, supporting the delivery of complex, high-profile customer contracts within a secure and highly-regulated environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and an interest in commercial, contractual, or project support.

The Role:

• Supporting the day-to-day management and administration of customer contracts.
• Analysing contract data and preparing performance reports.
• Assisting with bids, costing, pricing, and contract change activities.
• Helping assess commercial opportunities and associated risks.
• Building strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Monitoring contract compliance and identifying potential risks or issues.
• Supporting the continuous improvement of contract management processes.
• Ensuring work is carried out in line with quality, safety, security, and compliance standards.
  

Requirements:

• Experience in a Contracts or Commercial role.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident working with business systems and interpreting data.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and work to deadlines.
• A collaborative team player with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Please note: Due to the nature of this role, candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain Security Clearance (SC).

This is an urgent requirement - if interested, please apply asap and any questions, email claire.shipman@1st-executive.com