Location
This role will initially be based in Bradford but we’re moving our office to Leeds Valley Park in summer 2026, so you’ll be based there in the future. Hybrid Working (1 to 2 office days a week).
Work type
Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday.
Description
As a Contract Coordinator, you’ll play an important part in supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality and commercially effective services. You’ll help ensure contracts are managed smoothly and thoughtfully, balancing performance, value and compliance while always keeping our customers and stakeholders at the heart of what we do. With a focus on both service excellence and commercial awareness, you’ll support the administration of frameworks and contracts—helping to manage specifications, variations, risks, and quality, while contributing to strong commercial outcomes for the business.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to strong team performance by understanding how your role makes a meaningful difference to shared goals
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce costs and enhance efficiency
- Support the smooth administration and organisation of contract records and documentation
- Assist in preparing commercial data and financial reports with care and accuracy
- Offer technical and data support to colleagues and partner teams
- Build and nurture positive, professional relationships with contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders
- Promote a culture of safety, wellbeing, and high standards
- Bring awareness to day‑to‑day decisions, ensuring they align with financial and business goals
- Support commercial processes such as mini tenders where required
- Help maintain excellent customer service, particularly during busy or challenging periods
- Provide flexible support across wider Contract Management teams
- Coordinate meetings and keep communication flowing smoothly
- Contribute to audit and assurance activities
- Show enthusiasm, accountability and a proactive approach to achieving shared successes
What skills & qualifications you will need
- Experience with financial processes such as budget tracking or cost awareness
- Experience in a commercially focused environment or exposure to commercial processes
- Adaptable and supportive in times of change
- Communicates clearly and confidently with people at all levels
- Builds positive collaborative relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
- Reflects Yorkshire Water’s values and ways of working
- Understands how the role contributes to wider team and business objectives
Additional Benefits
- Familiarity with contract, risk or project management practices
- Confidence working with operational or service-based environments and understanding their commercial impact
- Experience working towards business and commercial targets
- Background in a commercial and/or regulated environment
- Experience within water, utilities, manufacturing or similar sectors
Benefits
- Competitive salary (Band 5a), £32,480 to £40,571 depending on experience
- Annual incentive related bonus (£1,000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
- Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
- Development opportunities in line with the Contract Coordinator progression plan
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus two wellness days
- Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
- Health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover
- Retail savings scheme
- Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!
Required Checks and Medicals
Successful applicants will undergo pre‑employment checks, including a Basic Disclosure Check and potentially a Counter‑Terrorist or Security Check clearance. All roles are subject to a medical questionnaire and further medicals as required.
Eligibility and Equity Information
We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during your application.
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