We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Contracts Assistant to join our friendly team, working within the Strategy, Commissioning and Performance Service at Wokingham Borough Council on a full time, permanent basis.
As a Contracts Assistant, you'll help make sure our contracts are managed smoothly and efficiently. You'll provide administrative and contract support for Adult and Children's Services and be a key point of contact for colleagues, providers and other partners, offering helpful and responsive support.
Working alongside the Senior Contract Manager and Contract Officers, you'll help us make the best use of public money while supporting high-quality services for local people. Together, we aim to improve outcomes for residents across Wokingham Borough and deliver services that are reliable, sustainable and focused on what matters most to the people who use them.
This is an exciting time to join us as we are expanding the team! Our service was recently recognised as one of the highest performing in the country after a CQC inspection.
Wokingham Borough Council is part of the Social Care Future movement, which champions a vision where everyone can live in a place they love, connected to the people and activities that matter most, whatever their age, health or disability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Be the first point of contact for the Strategy and Commissioning Service, helping people by phone, email and in person, and managing the team inbox.
- Respond to everyday questions and information requests in a helpful and timely way.
- Support Contract Officers with contract administration, including carrying out checks, keeping records up to date and maintaining organised filing systems.
- Prepare and send emails, letters and forms to providers and other external partners.
- Keep contact details accurate and up to date for providers and key contacts.
- Provide administrative support for meetings, including arranging dates, preparing agendas and taking notes and minutes.
Candidate Requirements:
- GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Excellent time management
- Confident in using Microsoft office applications including, Word, Teams & Outlook
- Familiar with contract management systems
- Customer Service experience is desirable
Our Area:
Wokingham Borough Council has committed to becoming a Marmot borough to embed prevention, early intervention and address inequalities in all aspects of our work. This is especially important given the significant and continued growth of our Borough and the diversity of its residents.
Wokingham Borough Council has recently been ranked 2nd most productive council in England by the Impower Productivity Index, recognising our strong performance and efficient use of public money.
Our Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.
We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.
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For an informal chat about the role please contact Ash Mazarei (Senior Contract Manager) via email [email protected]
Closing date: Sunday 23rd August 2026, 11pm
Interview date: TBC
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.
