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Commercial Contracts Assistant
Barnsley
We have recruited for this company for almost 20 years, we can provide you with the best support throughout the application process, fast-track your CV to the hiring manager and give you the best guidance to be successful in your interview - Call us to discuss the salary and how to proceed!
- You must have prior experience working with contracts in the construction industry and a full UK driving license.
- (JCT / Joint Contracts Tribunal experience is also 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, and 1 extra day for each day 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 and currently supply 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 hardcopy 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 role 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 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
