Are you proactive, analytical, and thrives in a fast paced environment and want to work in a values driven organisation where your work directly supports our impact on peoples lives? At Thera, we are passionate about ensuring people with a learning disability live the life they choose. We are proud to be a group led by a charity and strongly influenced by people we support. As part of our commitment to delivering high quality, person centred support, we are looking for a Senior Contracts Assistant on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract to support our Contracts & Commercial team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong financial, analytical, and contract management experience looking to further their career. If you are detail focused, organised, and enjoy improving systems and processes, we would love to hear from you. About the Role: As our Senior Contracts Assistant, you will play a vital role in the financial management and monitoring of social care contracts across the Thera Group of Companies. You will help ensure contract information is accurate, compliant, and up to date to deliver high quality support operationally. Key Responsibilities:
1. Manage and maintain accurate contract and customer data
2. Provide reports, statistics, and budget management support
3. Ensure compliance with quality standards set by commissioners and local authorities
4. Support CQC submission processes
5. Monitor and complete external reporting requirements
6. Review, quantify, and challenge information relating to contract variations
7. Implement process improvements in response to commercial changes
8. Maintain databases, finance systems, and DocuWare documentation
9. Assist operational teams with contract queries, liaising with commissioners where needed
10. Update invoice monitoring sheets and support accurate invoicing
11. Reconcile local authority payments against delivered support
12. Prepare budgets, contract notices, and Individual Agreements
13. Support the Head of Contracts and Commercial with the management of the contract catalogue
About You:
14. Experience in a similar role, relevant qualification, or transferable skills
15. Confident using Microsoft Office and database systems
16. Exceptional attention to detail and strong organisational skills
17. Excellent communication and customer service abilities
18. Able to build strong relationships and work collaboratively
19. Strong analytical and problem solving skills
20. Confident using initiative and influencing others
21. Able to work with large volumes of data and maintain accuracy
We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate