Band 4 Estates Contract Lead Administrator

Posted 17 August 2026
Salary Up to £14.06 per hour
LocationLisburn
Job type Temporary
Discipline Business Support
ReferenceBBBH15744_1786965400

Job description

Vanrath are recruiting for a Band 4 Estates Contract Lead Administrator on behalf of a large public sector company in Lisburn on a temporary basis.


What's in it for you?

  • Full time Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm 37.5hrs with flexi time
  • Temporary, 6-month maternity leave, with possible extension
  • £14.06


About your next employer
The post holder will provide administration support to the Estates Contracts Manager and Officers in the procurement, administration of service and maintenance contracts.
What you'll do

    • Set up and maintain robust filing systems for contract documentation, keeping detailed records of all procurement processes and ensuring that the Contracts
    • Register is updated in accordance with HSC(F) 11-2023 - DAO (Dof)
    • Liaise with external specialist service contractors regarding service and maintenance contracts, sending out notifications of contract start dates, review meetings and terminations in a timely manner and manage queries
    • Prepare tender documentation e.g. collect historical data regarding equipment maintenance and expenditure, update schedules, type up contract documentation, specifications, methodology and schedules, etc.
    • Ensure all appropriate service contract equipment is linked to the asset registers and updated liaising with operational teams as necessary
    • Collate all associated contract information such as tender returns, tender assessment and award criteria, tender analysis and outcomes
    • Provide administration support regarding tender assessment criteria, marking systems, tender analysis, contract information, clarifications, certificates, Health & Safety documents, insurances, award and regret letters, Terms and Conditions etc.
    • Issue all relevant contract details including award information to the contractor, contract administration staff and contract owners, including purchase order details etc.
    • Set up and arrange CAG group meetings record and distribute associated minutes.
    • Provide if requested diary management for the Estates Contracts Manager
    • Review contractor payments, ensuring accuracy.
    • Escalate any issues and provide feedback to the Estates Contracts Manager/Officers.
    • Collate review information for audit, when requested, and yearly review of service and maintenance contracts.
    • Upload review information on to database and produce reports for audit and compliance.
    • Liaise with other staff, contractors, outside bodies and relevant stakeholders as necessary.
    • Arrange annual contract review meetings sending meeting invites, booking meeting rooms, attending the meeting, recording and distributing of associated minutes.
    • Manage statutory compliance reports LOLER associated with specific service contracts / equipment by accessing on-line portals on a weekly basis or as required



About you
Essential:

  • Hold a HNC/D or equivalent/higher qualification in Administration/Business related subject

AND

  • 1 year relevant post qualification experience working at Band 3 or equivalent level or above

Or

  • An NVQ3 or equivalent/higher qualification in Administration/Business related subject AND
  • 2 years relevant post qualification experience working at Band 3* or equivalent level or above

Or

  • 4 years relevant experience, 3 of which must be working at Band 3* or equivalent level or above
  • Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment.


Experience:

  • Working at Band 3* or equivalent level or above in: Working in a busy office environment with a detailed understanding of and responsibility for financial processing
  • Practical experience of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word or equivalent including both setting up new and maintaining existing complex spread sheets and documents.
  • Evidence of experience in data entry and data analysis using a computer based system
  • Evidence of experience with dealing with queries from a wide range of stakeholders and an ability to ensure that these are immediately acted upon
  • Experience of dealing with difficult and challenging situations


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To apply today contact Leanne Garrett in the strictest confidence.