Contract Administration Manager

Job Title
:
Contract Administration Manager
Reference number
: CF26-53
Division
:
Children and Family Services
Location
:
Aberdeen
Salary
:
Band B, £25,155.00 to £30,083.00 (pro rata: £21,124 - £24,066 per annum)
Post Type
:
Permanent, part-time (up to 28 hours per week, negotiable)
Closing Date
:16th October 2026
Interview Date
: 26th October 2026

Provide confidential, high-quality administrative leadership, coordination and operational support to the Fit Like Family Wellbeing Service and the wider North Region senior management team. You will act as a first point of contact for senior leaders across the region, supporting the effective coordination of regional activity and ensuring administrative processes run smoothly and efficiently.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across Children First, you will contribute to service delivery through effective diary and meeting management, financial administration, reporting, data management and coordination of key operational processes. You will play a central role in ensuring continuity of support across leadership functions while maintaining a child-centred approach in all aspects of your work.

• Provide high-quality administrative and secretarial support within a busy and fast-paced environment.
• Manage competing priorities, work proactively and use sound judgement to support senior leaders and operational activity.
• Coordinate complex processes, maintain accurate records and oversee reporting requirements.
• Develop positive working relationships with colleagues, partners and stakeholders across multiple agencies.
• Analyse information and data to support service planning, performance monitoring and contract delivery.
• Demonstrate a flexible, solution-focused approach and a commitment to delivering excellent support services.

• A workplace with values of with love, with purpose and with strength.
• 40 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays.
• Pension scheme and wellbeing support.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Access to Westfield Health, giving colleagues and their families confidential counselling support, wellbeing resources, and access to health and lifestyle benefits to support physical and mental wellbeing.
• Blue Light Card discount.
• A Fair Work accredited workplace

We recognise that talented people are looking for flexibility in how they work. This role is available for up to 28 hours per week, and we welcome applications from candidates seeking a variety of working patterns. Hours could be worked across four or five days and may suit those looking for school-hours working, a reduced-hours role, or greater balance alongside other commitments.

We are happy to discuss flexible arrangements that meet both individual and service needs

Living our values, you will help create a workplace where our people can thrive, ensuring we deliver the best possible support to children and families.

With love, we put children first.

With purpose, we transform lives together.

With strength, we do whatever it takes to protect Scotland’s children.

Acts as a first point of contact for senior management across the North Region, communicating effectively on their behalf and supporting the coordination of regional activity.

The core focus of this role is to provide confidential, high-quality administrative leadership, coordination and operational support to the Fit Like Family Wellbeing Service and the wider North Region senior management team, ensuring the effective running of regional business and service delivery.

The post holder will work collaboratively as part of a wider administrative support team to ensure continuity, consistency, and flexible support…