What's involved with this role: Job Title: Contracts Admin Officer Reference: JD 000A 13C6 1 Salary: up to £19.20 per hour PAYE Hours per week: 37 Role length: 9-month assignment Job type: Interim / Agency Location: Bury, Greater Manchester Postcode: BL9 0EJ Contract Type: Hybrid The role: Our client is seeking a Contracts, Commissioning & Placements Officer to join the Children’s Commissioning Team. You’ll be responsible for sourcing and securing high-quality, best-value placements and support packages for children and young people in care. This includes working with providers, setting up contracts, and managing placement finances and data. Key Responsibilities: Secure foster care, residential and supported accommodation placements Draft and manage provider agreements and contracts Liaise with internal teams, providers, and regional partners Monitor budgets, raise purchase orders, and process invoices Maintain accurate records and provide data for reporting What the client is looking for: Experience in commissioning, procurement or social care Strong negotiation, communication, and organisational skills Knowledge of children's placements and relevant legislation Ability to work flexibly and under pressure Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract management systems How to Apply: Apply with your C.V quoting JD 000A 13C6 1 If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us. Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. "XI JD Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please.