Contracts Administrator

Company

Akkodis is a global leader in engineering, technology, and R&D, harnessing the power of connected data to drive digital transformation and innovation for a smarter, more sustainable future. As part of the Adecco Group, Akkodis employs over 50,000 engineers and digital specialists across 30 countries in North America, EMEA, and APAC. Our teams bring extensive cross-sector knowledge in critical technology areas such as mobility, software services, robotics, simulations, cybersecurity, AI, and data analytics, enabling clients to tackle complex challenges in today’s rapidly evolving markets.

With a comprehensive solution portfolio across four service lines—Consulting, Solutions, Talents, and Academy—Akkodis supports clients from concept through to full-scale deployment and optimisation. Our diverse offerings help organisations rethink product development, accelerate productivity, reduce time-to-market, and prepare for the future. At Akkodis, you’ll join a dynamic environment that values continuous learning and global collaboration, where you can make a meaningful impact through innovative projects that shape the future of technology.

We are seeking an analytical and proactive Contract Administrator to support the commercial management of a major transformation programme. This role will provide dedicated operational support to the commercial function, ensuring contractual obligations, governance requirements, compliance activities, and commercial records are managed effectively and consistently.

Working closely with the Commercial Manager, you will act as a key interface between programme delivery teams, suppliers, and commercial stakeholders. You will be responsible for maintaining robust contract management controls, monitoring contractual compliance, supporting governance activities, and escalating contractual or commercial risks where appropriate.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong intellectual curiosity, attention to detail, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments. This position is particularly suited to individuals with experience gained within a law firm, legal, contract management, commercial administration, or project support environment who are looking to further develop their commercial and contract management expertise.

The Contract Administrator will support the day-to-day administration and management of commercial contracts across a large-scale programme environment. The role requires an individual who can analyse information, identify emerging contractual issues, maintain accurate records, and support the commercial team in ensuring contractual obligations are met.

You will contribute to the successful management of contracts with values ranging from £10m-£20m and support supplier engagement, contractual governance, compliance monitoring, and commercial reporting activities. The role requires sound judgement, a logical approach to problem solving, and the confidence to identify and elevate risks and issues appropriately.

• Manage day-to-day contract administration activities across the programme.
• Maintain contract registers, trackers, commercial records, and governance documentation.
• Ensure contractual communications, decisions, actions, and approvals are accurately recorded and auditable.
• Track key contractual milestones, obligations, review periods, service levels, and notice requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance and compliance against contractual obligations.
• Identify potential contractual risks, compliance concerns, or performance issues and elevate appropriately.
• Coordinate review and approval processes for contractual notices, correspondence, and commercial documentation.
• Draft, proofread, and manage formal…