Contract Administrator

Sodexo France; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job description

• Full time


• 37.5 hours per week


• 08:00am - 16:00pm or 09:00am - 17:0pm


• £13.23 per hour


• Free parking


• Opportunities for career development


• Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package

Contract Administrator

York - Full time

A role that keeps everyone smiling.

At Sodexo, we’re passionate about our people. We know that our teams are the key to delivering exceptional service and creating meaningful experiences for our clients, customers, and employees. So, whilst you enhance comfort and convenience, we'll enhance your career!

As a Contract Administrator with Sodexo, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our busy corporate site running smoothly. From delivering professional administrative support and managing key compliance documentation, to helping visitors feel welcome and ensuring our teams have what they need, you’ll be at the heart of creating an efficient, well‑organised and safe workplace.

Bringing strong organisational skills, excellent communication and a proactive, detail‑focused approach, you’ll confidently handle payroll support, reporting, supplier administration and day‑to‑day coordination across multiple functions. Your ability to multitask, problem‑solve and build positive relationships will make you a trusted point of contact and an essential part of our site operations.

If you’re someone who takes pride in accuracy, enjoys working with people, and thrives in a varied, fast‑paced environment, this is a role where your contribution will be valued — and where you’ll truly enjoy what you do.

What you’ll do

• Provide efficient administrative support to keep operations running smoothly.


• Handle calls, emails and visitor communication professionally.


• Administer payroll processes, monitor absences and support HR‑related documentation.


• Maintain accurate personnel records, contractor files and compliance documentation.


• Support with Health & Safety, environmental and care audits, ensuring all procedures are followed.


• Manage supplier invoices, purchase orders, account reconciliation and aged debt.


• Maintain organised electronic and hard‑copy filing systems across multiple sites.


• Assist with catering administration and general office tasks as required.


• Uphold compliance with Sodexo, Nestlé and statutory regulations, championing safety and the 3A process.


• Work collaboratively with the admin and wider site teams to ensure smooth business continuity.

What you’ll bring

• Strong administrative experience with excellent organisational and multitasking skills.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).


• Great communication, interpersonal skills and a professional approach.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and compliance awareness.


• Customer‑focused mindset with the ability to prioritise and plan effectively.


• Financial acumen and confidence managing invoices and payroll support.


• A proactive, problem‑solving attitude with the ability to escalatissues appropriately.


• A business administration qualification is advantageous but not essential.

Why Sodexo

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.

Belong in a company and team that values you foryou.

Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

Thrive in your own way.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support


• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing


• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service


• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers


• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan


• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools


• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit


• Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

A little more about Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On‑Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Ready to be part of something greater?

Work with the best in the business.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications