Contracts Administrator

Role: Contracts Administrator

Department: Estates & Facilities Management

Location: Carbrook, Sheffield

Salary: £27,747 - £30,468

Hours: 37

Contract Type: Permanent

We are looking for a Contracts Administrator to join our Estates & Facilities Management Team. The role will maintain the administration of operational contracts in terms of data processing and administration for a number of contracts.

The successful candidate will require excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, due to daily communication required with both internal customers – Operational colleagues and external customers – Members of the public and suppliers.

There are a number of databases in use for this role, that requires excellent computer skills in the form of data transfer and interpretation. Whilst training will be given, the use of IT skills is paramount to the vast range of data that is dealt with daily, and therefore, an essential part of the daily tasks.

It is essential that the successful candidate can work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, in which shared workloads are prioritised daily. Therefore, the ability to deal with changing demands is a critical part of the role.

Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Maintaining database information on vehicle recovery, boarding up and dangerous dogs
• Dealing with incoming and outgoing mail
• Maintaining filing systems
• Monitoring and actioning day to day issues in relation to vehicle recovery, boarding up and dangerous dogs

Skills And Experience

• Experience of dealing with face-to-face enquiries from members of the public
• Possession of a relevant Level 3 qualification or suitable experience in a similar role
• Experience of using computer packages including Word and Excel
• Previous administrative experience
• Experience of using web-based information systems

Skills and experience as documented in the role profile need to be evidenced in your application to be considered for interview.

What We Offer

We offer generous entitlements and supportive policies to enable a better work-life balance, some of which are listed below:

• A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• A wide range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Flexible working arrangements including flexi-time and hybrid working
• A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness, Integrity & Trust
• Comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with South Yorkshire Police
• Employee Assistant Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support and advice
• Flexible lifestyle benefits such as: Blue Light Card, Company Shop, Cycle to work scheme
• Committed to embedding sustainability: South Yorkshire Police Sustainability Strategy 2020-2025
• Membership to the Sports and Social Club
• Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria, which must be taken into account for individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity. A minimum checkable history of 5 years is required for this role and successfully undergoing recruitment vetting procedure is a pre-requisite of employment with South Yorkshire Police.

Contact Details

For further information about the role, please contact: Dawn Hardy on 07584 204339

Closing Date: 1st May 2025

How To Apply

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Candidate Information

Please note that, should you be successful at the interview stage and before appointment, the relevant pre-employment checks are required. These include references, medical clearance, vetting clearance and sickness absence criteria check.

Diversity & Inclusion

Applications are particularly welcome from female and ethnic minority candidates. It is really important to us that the department represents the community we serve, in order for us to provide the best service, utilising a range of backgrounds, experience and skills. We support and value all officers and staff and the unique experiences they bring to the role. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from these valuable underrepresented groups.

If you are from an underrepresented group and want to find out more about the support we can offer, please contact our dedicated team on positiveaction@southyorks.pnn.police.uk

In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours.