Contracts Executive - fixed term contract

AHDB - Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 hours per week hybrid working

33 days annual leave + one privilege1

Life assurance (4x salary)

Pension scheme with Legal & General

Paid volunteering day per year

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and development opportunities

Recognition awards

Discounts via Rewards Gateway

Job summary

AHDB - Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board is seeking a Technical Contracts Executive on a 12-month fixed-term contract starting December 2026. The role is hybrid, with two/three days at our Coventry HQ and the rest remote, Monday to Friday, supporting research and knowledge exchange programmes by managing contracts and ensuring documentation is accurate.

You will work closely with project managers, procurement and legal colleagues to streamline processes, monitor milestones in

Qualifications

• Experience working with contracts, legal documentation or complex administrative processes.
• Strong attention to detail with accurate records and documentation.
• Ability to interpret detailed information and identify potential issues or risks.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Produce, process and maintain contracts, amendments and collaboration agreements for approved projects.
• Act as the primary point of contact for contractor and contract-related queries.
• Maintain accurate contract documentation, records and milestone tracking within SharePoint and other systems.
• Work with procurement, legal and project teams to support contract negotiations and resolve issues.
• Ensure contractual correspondence and agreed amendments are accurately recorded and maintained.
• Support the coordination of research calls, tenders and project approval processes.
• Maintain and improve contract management procedures, guidance and documentation.
• Support colleagues across the Technical Programme Support team to deliver an efficient and effective service.

Skills

Contract management

Attention to detail

Communication

Microsoft Word

Excel

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are currently recruiting a Technical Contracts Executive to join our team. This role is offered on a 12-month, fixed-term contract, from December 2026, and works on a hybrid basis, two/three days from our Coventry HQ and the remainder working remotely from home, Monday to Friday.

As a Technical Contracts Executive, you will play a key role in supporting our research and knowledge exchange programmes by managing contracts, maintaining accurate project documentation and providing guidance on contractual processes. Working closely with project managers, contractors, procurement and legal colleagues, you will help ensure contracts are processed efficiently, risks are managed appropriately and programme activities run smoothly.

We're looking for someone who enjoys working in a structured environment, has a keen eye for detail and takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work. You'll be comfortable working with complex information, building relationships with a range of stakeholders and helping to ensure projects and contracts are managed efficiently from start to finish. Experience of contract management, project support or research administration would be advantageous.

About AHDB

We are the independent, impartial public body that unlocks success in British agriculture. Funded by a levy from over 100,000 British producers in the beef, lamb, pork, dairy and cereals sectors, we support and champion farmers, growers and processors, often where no one else can or will. We share the expert, evidence-based research and reports that inform on-farm decision making. We promote British produce to the UK public through domestic marketing campaigns, and we identify and open new global export opportunities to help farm businesses grow. We help levy payers learn more, sell more and export more to remain sustainable and profitable. Together, we deliver the insights, the influence and the impact that farmers need.

Responsibilities

• Produce, process and maintain contracts, amendments and collaboration agreements for approved projects
• Act as the primary point of contact for contractor and contract-related queries
• Maintain accurate contract documentation, records and milestone tracking within SharePoint and other systems
• Work with procurement, legal and project teams to support contract negotiations and resolve issues
• Ensure contractual correspondence and agreed amendments are accurately recorded and maintained
• Support the coordination of research calls, tenders and project approval processes
• Maintain and improve contract management procedures, guidance and documentation
• Support colleagues across the Technical Programme Support team to deliver an efficient and effective service

Essential Criteria

• Experience working with contracts, legal documentation or complex administrative processes
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage accurate records and documentation
• Ability to interpret detailed information and identify potential issues or risks
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships
• Experience using databases and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel

The Benefits…

• 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday, to include hybrid working
• 33 days of annual leave plus one privilege day (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Life assurance cover (4x salary)
• A market-leading defined contribution pension scheme with Legal & General
• Enhanced pay of 20 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, subject to length of service
• A paid day each year to volunteer and make a difference in your community
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent training and development opportunities and an agreed development plan
• Recognition awards throughout the year
• Reward Gateway membership - this gives you a huge number of online discounts and savings

At AHDB, we are committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion, to include flexible working opportunities. This applies to both our workforce and the practices we follow.