Assistant Contract Administrator
Sherwood Park, GB, NG15 0ED
Assistant Contract Administrator
£32,936 to £36,811
Nottingham, Hybrid (3 days office, 2 days remote)
About us
National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to access the energy they need. We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness.
About the role
As our Assistant Contract Administrator, you’ll provide essential administrative and analytical support to the Contracts function, supporting the successful operation of major infrastructure contracts and contributing to the reliable delivery of the National Transmission System.
If you’re organised, data‑savvy and love turning detail into dependable delivery, this is the role for you.
What you'll be doing
- Supporting the administration of newly awarded and existing contracts, ensuring systems are accurate, up to date and fit for purpose.
- Maintaining contract management systems so reporting is reliable and data integrity is rock‑solid.
- Assisting with monitoring contract performance against agreed targets and outputs.
- Collating, validating and maintaining contract and KPI data to feed performance reports and dashboards.
- Supporting internal and external stakeholder engagement and representing the Contracts function professionally.
- Communicating clearly and on time so the right people have the right information when they need it.
- Helping to identify trends and insights from performance data to drive continuous improvement.
- Contributing to the development of new reports, dashboards and data visualisations.
- Being a great team-player by pitching in where needed and supporting colleagues.
- Assisting with site or office‑based activities, including occasional travel to construction sites when required.
About you
You’re a natural organiser with excellent attention to detail and a calm, proactive communication style, someone who can keep multiple plates spinning while staying accurate and dependable. You build strong relationships, learn fast, and enjoy collaborating across teams and with external partners to get results
Key requirements & experience
Essential:
- Strong administrative and organisational skills with high attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Confidence handling and interpreting contract and performance data.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Ability to use or quickly learn data visualisation and reporting tools.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing deadlines effectively.
What we offer
- Annual bonus of 6% based on personal and company performance
- 26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra or sell days
- Overtime at x1.5 normal and then x2 on Sunday
- Double-match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we'll add £2 (max company contribution 12%)
- Opt-In flexible benefit scheme, including salary sacrifice private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans and more
- Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury
- Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/surrogacy/shared parental leave
- Career progression, professional training and development – including access to LinkedIn Learning
- Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7
- Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions
- Flexible working hours
- Free parking
Inclusive recruitment
At National Gas, we are disability confident and we are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation, and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you need to perform your best.
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