Project Administrator Contract Jobs in Nottingham
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Costings Finance Manager - 10 Month FTC
Posted 4 days ago by Compleat Food Group
This role is for a Costings Finance Manager at The Compleat Food Group, focusing on shaping commercial costings within a...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK
Housing Support Project Lead
Posted 5 days ago by Nottingham City Council (Housing Service...
The Housing Support Project Lead will oversee the Housing First initiative, focusing on providing support to tenants and...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK
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Project Coordinator
Posted 5 days ago by 83zero Limited
The Project Coordinator / Project Controller role is focused on supporting the delivery of large-scale cyber security pr...
- Rate £301 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Copilot Trainer
Posted 5 days ago by Damia Group Ltd
The Microsoft Copilot Trainer is tasked with promoting and implementing Microsoft Copilot within the organization, focus...
- Rate £650 per day
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Costings Finance Manager - 10 Month FTC
Posted 1 week ago by Compleat Food Group
This role is for a Costings Finance Manager at The Compleat Food Group, focusing on shaping commercial costings within a...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Housing Support Project Lead
Posted 1 week ago by Nottingham City Council (Housing Service...
The Housing Support Project Lead will oversee the Housing First initiative, focusing on providing support to tenants and...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK
Design & Construction Project Coordinator - 12 month FTC
Posted 1 week ago by Experian Ltd
The Design & Construction Project Coordinator role at Experian involves managing and coordinating various aspects of des...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK
Project Manager
Posted 1 week ago by Morson Edge
The role of Project Manager (Business Transformation) involves leading the delivery of two strategic projects aimed at e...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Inside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Design & Construction Project Coordinator - 12 month FTC
Posted 2 weeks ago by Experian Ltd
The Design & Construction Project Coordinator role at Experian involves overseeing project coordination within the desig...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK
Branch Manager & Art Teacher, art-K Fulham
Posted 2 weeks ago by art-K Limited
The Branch Manager & Art Teacher at art-K Fulham is responsible for managing the studio while teaching art classes to ch...
- Rate £55,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
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About Our Project Administrator Contract Roles in Nottingham
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.
What is the contracting market like in Nottingham?
A cluster of major financial services and insurance operations gives Nottingham a reliable flow of technology, data, and transformation work that belies its relatively modest size. Two large hospital trusts and the wider East Midlands health economy add clinical informatics, programme management, and business analysis to the local mix. The pharmaceutical heritage most visibly associated with Boots and its supply chain operations supports pockets of activity in regulatory, scientific, and logistics disciplines. Nottingham's central location and strong transport links mean contractors frequently serve clients across the wider East Midlands rather than restricting themselves to a single city, and the reverse is also true: contractors based in Derby, Leicester, or further afield regularly compete for Nottingham-based roles.
How much do project administrator contractors usually earn in Nottingham?
Contract rates for project administrator roles in Nottingham typically range from £180 to £360 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many project administrator vacancies in Nottingham are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 200 project administrator contract roles across the site, with Nottingham maintaining steady activity. Data reviewed up to June 2026.