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Marketing And Communications Manager
Posted 1 day ago by TACT (The Adolescent & Childrens Trust)
The Marketing and Communications Manager role involves overseeing marketing strategies and communications efforts for an...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Remote
- Location Blyth, Northumberland, UK
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Cyber Security Architect - Data Engineering, Analytics & AI - Telecoms
Posted 1 day ago by MWEK Solutions DMCC
The Cyber Security Architect will lead the design and governance of security architectures for enterprise-level Data Eng...
- Rate £375 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Reading, UK
Systems Engineer (All Levels) – Integration, Verification & Validation
Posted 1 day ago by Leonardo UK Ltd
Leonardo is seeking Systems Engineers at various levels to support the ECRS Mk0 programme, focusing on Integration, Veri...
- Rate £75,000 per year
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Scotland; Glasgow; Edinburgh; Aberdeen; Perth; Dundee; Paisley; Inverness; Falkirk; Fife; Stirling
Senior Project Manager
Posted 1 day ago by SymphonyAI
The Senior Project Manager role at SymphonyAI Financial Services involves leading high-impact programs in Customer Succe...
- Rate £88,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Sign UpSenior Partner Manager
Posted 1 day ago by Xelix
The Senior Partner Manager at Xelix will oversee key partnerships that contribute significantly to the company's revenue...
- Rate £115,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London; City of London; East London; Central London; South East London; West London; Canary Wharf; South West London; North London; Greenwich; Stratford
Design and Certification Engineer
Posted 1 day ago by 2 Excel Aviation Limited
The Design and Certification Engineer role at 2Excel Aviation Ltd involves generating and developing electrical and avio...
- Rate £77,256 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Transfer Agency Project Manager
Posted 1 day ago by Huxley (UK) Limited
The Transfer Agency Project Manager role involves managing projects related to the Transfer Agency Operating Model for a...
- Rate £172,500 per year
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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About Our Project Administrator Contract Roles
What does a project administrator contractor do?
Organisations bring in Project Administrator contractors to provide the administrative and operational support that keeps projects and programmes running efficiently, managing the documentation, logistics, and coordination tasks that enable project managers and delivery teams to focus on delivery outcomes rather than administrative overhead. The work typically involves maintaining project documentation libraries, scheduling and coordinating meetings, preparing and distributing agendas and minutes, managing action logs, updating project plans and RAID logs, supporting procurement and purchase order administration, managing travel and logistics for project teams, and producing status reports and project communications. Project Administrators are brought in to cover vacancies within project support teams, to provide additional project support capacity on large programmes, or to establish project administration capability at the start of a new programme.
The core competencies for Project Administrator contracting include combine strong organisational and administrative ability with project management process knowledge and proficiency in the tools used to manage projects and programmes. Familiarity with project management software such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Smartsheet, or the client's chosen portfolio management platform is expected, alongside strong Microsoft Office skills for document production, report formatting, and data management. The ability to manage competing priorities across multiple project workstreams simultaneously, maintain accurate project records under deadline pressure, and communicate clearly with project teams and senior stakeholders is consistently valued. PRINCE2 Foundation qualification is well regarded for Project Administrator contractors who are building towards a project management career, and signals an understanding of project methodology beyond the purely administrative dimension of the role.
What is the market like for project administrator contractors?
Contract Project Administrator work sits within a high-volume accessible market within the project management discipline, active across all sectors where significant project and programme activity creates a need for dedicated administrative support. The market is competitive at the standard level given the broad supply of candidates with project administration experience, but contractors who combine strong administrative skills with proficiency in specific portfolio management platforms, sector experience in government or financial services, or the ability to work effectively within demanding programme governance environments are in a better commercial position. The role is often a stepping stone for contractors building towards PMO Analyst or Project Coordinator roles with greater analytical and governance responsibility.
How much do project administrator contractors usually earn?
Contract rates for project administrator roles typically range from £200 to £400 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many project administrator vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 200 project administrator contract roles across the site. Data reviewed up to June 2026.