Contract Administrator
Location: Hyde Park, London
Hourly rate: 15.15
Contract Type: Temp - Perm
Working hours: Mon - Fri, 7am-3:30pm, 40 HPW

About the role

We're currently seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Contract Administrator to join our Royal Parks team in London. In this impactful role, you'll provide essential administration support to multiple contract teams, working closely with the Lead Administrator. If you're looking for a dynamic and fast-paced environment where you can make a real difference, this is the role for you!

Key Responsibilities

Completing all administrative tasks for the office; managing own workload, deadlines & supporting the Contract Teams.
Managing communication and enquiries via phone and email, ensuring smooth & professional translations between clients, subcontractors & internal teams.
Serving as the first point of contact and welcome between the company and its customers, vendors, and visitors.
Scheduling meetings and appointments; taking clear & thorough meeting minutes when required.
Supporting Contract Managers and department heads.
Assisting in scheduling and coordination of operatives and subcontractors, ensuring job progress is monitored and reported
Processing paperwork as required - Invoices, Quotes, Employee Forms etc. to maintain accurate records, orders and site reports.
Keeping stock of office supplies and placing orders when necessary

Requirements

Proven experience in a similar administrative role - open to any industry but high preference on grounds maintenance/landscaping.
Ability to confidently liaise with suppliers, subcontractors and stakeholders and manage contract documents.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, basic Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Excellent organisational skills and a keen eye for detail.

Why join us?

As the UK's leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same - and neither are our people. That's why we're committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

What we offer

We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship.
Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals.
Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment.
We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide-ranging benefits package designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times.

You can look forward to the following benefits:

28 days paid holiday (Pro Rata)
Access to Manpower Rewards (Discounts on adventure days)
Access to the MyPath upskilling programme
Possible permanent opportunities for the right candidate
Weekly pay

About our client:

You will work for a company that genuinely cares and has a strong Sustainability Strategy with a focus on responsibility at the heart of their three pillars of People, Planet and Performance. Our client is Europe's leading provider of soft landscaping services and landscape creation projects. As the top soft landscaping provider in the UK, they offer a comprehensive range of services, including professional open space management, soft landscaping design and build, tree surgery, civil engineering, outdoor facilities management, biodiversity management, and waterways management.

Apply now and a member of our Team will be in contact!