Commercial Contracts Assistant
Barnsley
We have recruited for this company for almost 20 years, providing the best support throughout the application process, fast-tracking your CV to the hiring manager, and giving you guidance to be successful in your interview.
* You must have prior experience working with contracts in the construction industry and a full UK driving licence.
* (JCT / Joint Contracts Tribunal experience is also a highly beneficial attribute)
Hybrid working is available after your probationary period.
30 days holiday per year including statutory bank holidays, increasing to 33 days after 6 years of continuous service, plus 1 extra day for each additional year of service.
Hours of work:
Monday – Thursday: 08:30 – 17:00 (45 minutes lunch)
Friday: 08:30 – 16:00 (1 hour lunch)
Our client is a privately owned manufacturer of fitted kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom furniture; the organisation has been in operation for over 50 years and has experienced growth year on year. They operate nationally and have around 50% share of the private housing market, currently supplying one in every three kitchens to the social housing market.
Key responsibilities of the Commercial Contracts Assistant:
* Completing contract reviews, proposing and negotiating amendments.
* Identifying commercial risks and adhering to authorisation/escalation protocol.
* Attending customer-facing and internal meetings.
* Liaising with Sales and Finance departments.
* Liaising with customers via telephone and email.
* Preparing cover letters and processing documents for signature.
* Maintaining accurate records including electronic systems, spreadsheets, and hard-copy filing.
* Managing and generating reports from the contract database.
* Managing the team email inbox and acknowledging, actioning, or directing all queries.
* Attending the weekly team call and providing progress updates.
* Drafting and processing contractual notices.
* Providing in-house staff training.
To fulfil the role of Commercial Contracts Assistant, you must:
* Have prior experience with contracts in the construction industry.
* Possess the ability to read and digest a high volume of documentation with legal wording.
* Have excellent attention to detail.
* Have at least Intermediate skills with Word, Excel, and Outlook.
* Demonstrate strong organisational skills to manage your workload and meet strict deadlines.
* Be self-disciplined and able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
* Be ambitious and want personal and professional development from your career.
* Be a reliable team player who displays a positive and flexible attitude.
* Be a confident communicator able to interact at all levels and adapt to different clients and projects.
Additional Information:
* Contributory Pension after 3 months.
* Staff discount on furniture.
* On-site canteen area and kitchen facilities.
* Free parking and use of company car for attending meetings.
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