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 FridayWe 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.Contracts Administrator – 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 applyProficient in Microsoft Office, including strong Word and Excel skillsExperience using PDF editing tools and CRM systemsExcellent attention to detail, with the ability to identify errors, inconsistencies and inaccuracies in documentation (essential)Strong planning, organisation and time-management skillsAbility to manage multiple contracts, documents and deadlines simultaneouslyExcellent 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-outEnsure contracts and related documentation comply with internal policies, regulatory requirements and organisational standardsMaintain accurate and up-to-date records of subcontractor framework agreements, work schedules and confidentiality agreements, tracking key milestones, approvals and renewal datesPrepare and review cost estimates across service lines, ensuring accuracy, consistency and alignment with organisational standardsEnter and track new business opportunities within the CRM system, maintaining accurate records through to contract finalisationMaintain a structured and accessible electronic filing system to support document control, auditability and efficient retrievalCollaborate 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 programmes10% 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 salaryEligibility to join the company share incentive plan (SIP), subject to scheme rulesStudy and development support for relevant role-related courses, subject to approval If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for, please apply with your CV.Smartsearch take your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information to administer your application. To effectively process your application, we may share your details with the company for whom we are collecting job applications and Smartsearch or the company may contact you by email, telephone or SMS. A copy of our privacy policy will be emailed to you upon receipt of your application.JBRP1_UKTJ