Contracts Officer – Procurement Team

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and well-organized Contracts Officer to join the University of Reading’s Procurement Team. The team plays a vital role in enabling the University to purchase a wide range of goods, services, and works that are essential to its operations.

This role is central to managing contract administration and supporting procurement activities. You will help ensure the smooth running of processes across contract management, administration, and data-related tasks using our finance, e-signature, and tendering systems.

This is a permanent, full-time post offering variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to contribute to an important function within the University.

What We Offer

21 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and University closure days)

Generous pension scheme

Blended working – with opportunities to work from home part of the week

Cycle-to-work scheme and other travel initiatives

Annual pay increments within the grade

A supportive and dynamic working environment with varied challenges

About You

We are looking for someone who can bring:

Proven experience working with UK contracts

Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage time independently

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional approach to stakeholder engagement

Good IT skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office

Experience providing administrative support within a team

Our Commitment

The University of Reading is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We proudly support the Athena SWAN Charter, the Race Equality Charter, and we are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). We welcome applications for job-share, part-time, and flexible working arrangements.