Subcontract Coordinator

ALS Limited; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A global scientific testing organization located in Coventry is seeking a dedicated professional to manage subcontract applications and processes. The role offers a permanent, full-time position with a hybrid working model after training. Candidates should possess strong project management and Excel skills. Benefits include up to 30 days of annual leave and comprehensive employee support programs. This role promises an engaging work environment aimed at both individual and collective success.

Benefits

Annual leave starting at 25 days

Enhanced sick pay scheme

Perkbox membership

Learning/study support

Group personal pension plan

Car parking on-site

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize workload effectively.
• Demonstrate positive behaviours in line with company values.
• Quality focus with compliance to regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor the subcontract application.
• Manage the subcontract process including results and data entry.
• Create subcontracting determinants for clients.
• Review subcontracting invoices and negotiate rates.
• Generate subcontract performance statistics.

Skills

Project management skills

Strong Excel skills

Organizational skills

Customer focus

Job description

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big. When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.

About The Position

• Hours Per Week: 37
• Days Per Week: Monday to Thursday (09:00 – 17:00) and Friday (09:00 - 16:30)
• Basis: Permanent and Full Time
• Annual Salary: £24,596 rising to £25,096 upon successful completion of probation period.
• Hiring Manager: Sinead O’Brien
• Closing Date: Friday 13th February 2026
• Working Arrangement: Hybrid working after successful training and probation periods.

The Day to Day

• Maintaining and monitoring the subcontract application.
• Managing the subcontract process including results, commentary and data entry, scheduling, progress chasing, receipting, and updating using appropriate software.
• Creating subcontracting determinants for use by commercial and utility clients.
• Reviewing subcontracting invoices and negotiating rates.
• Generating subcontract performance statistics.
• Managing intercompany trading and subcontracting to deliver solutions for various client projects.
• Keeping audit trails in relation to customer testing requirements and communication records.
• Providing technical assistance and support for internal and external customers.
• Flexibly supporting and backfilling other team members when appropriate.
• Working under pressure to tight deadlines.
• Multi-tasking and responding to a dynamic working environment.
• Supporting the Sales Support team with key tasks and duties as required.

The Essentials

• Project management skills.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Good organisational skills with ability to prioritise own and team's workload.
• Demonstrating positive behaviours in line with company values, engaging with colleagues and promoting an ethos of integration and high performance.
• Quality focus, maintaining quality systems and compliance to regulations.
• Professional and flexible approach to work with a firm focus on the customer.

Employee Benefits Include:

• Annual leave commencing at 25 days (rising to 30) plus 8 public holidays (pro rata for part time).
• Ability to buy annual leave.
• Enhanced company sick pay scheme.
• Salary progression scheme based on technical and behavioural competencies.
• ‘Celebrating Success’ recognition awards.
• Perkbox membership providing access to discount vouchers and a wellness hub.
• Learning/study support.
• Group personal pension plan.
• Car parking on-site.

Working at ALS

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world. Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence. At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programmes and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us. We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.

Everyone Matters

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued. ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a citizen or permanent resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain a valid working visa.

How To Apply

Please apply online and provide a resume & cover letter that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.