Contract Officer

Wembley, London | Hybrid Working Immediate Start | Ongoing Temporary Assignment £21.41 per hour PAYE / £28.19 per hour Umbrella Basic DBS Check Required

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Contracts Officer to join a busy Property Services team within a well-established London Local Authority based in Wembley. This is an ongoing temporary position offering hybrid working and an immediate start for the right candidate.

The Role

You will play a key role in supporting the delivery of property investment, repairs, servicing and compliance programmes, ensuring high-quality administrative and contract support across the Property Services function.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing a comprehensive and efficient administrative service to support the Property Services Team.
• Maintaining accurate asset management data and records to support repairs, investment and cyclical maintenance programmes.
• Supporting customer and stakeholder engagement activities to ensure effective service delivery.
• Monitoring performance and expenditure and maintaining comprehensive records and documentation.
• Managing documentation and legal preparations required for tenancy and leasehold enforcement actions.
• Coordinating the full forced entry process for gas safety inspections and planned works in accordance with housing legislation.
• Liaising with residents, contractors and internal teams to ensure successful programme delivery.
• Preparing reports, performance information and correspondence as required.

Essential Requirements

Knowledge & Qualifications

• Knowledge of project administration.
• Understanding of landlord gas safety obligations and statutory compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of fire safety regulations and compliance.
• Understanding of landlord property access requirements and enforcement procedures.

Experience

• Previous experience within a customer service or administrative office environment.
• Experience monitoring performance and resolving service delivery issues.
• Strong experience using databases, Microsoft Office applications and spreadsheets.
• Experience preparing reports and maintaining accurate records.
• Experience working collaboratively with contractors, residents, stakeholders and internal service teams.
• Ability to manage a varied workload independently and prioritise effectively.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess information and reach logical conclusions.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Able to think objectively, evaluate options and make practical recommendations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.

What's on Offer?

• Immediate start.
• Ongoing temporary assignment.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Competitive pay rates.
• Opportunity to gain valuable local authority experience.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to undergo a Basic DBS check prior to commencement.