Contracts & Governance Officer - Legal

Loughborough College; Burton on the Wolds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in England is seeking a Contracts & Governance Officer - Legal to join their Governance & Legal Services team. The role involves drafting and reviewing contracts, providing governance support, and assisting with various legal matters. Candidates should have a law degree (or GDL) and at least two years of legal work experience. A generous benefits package is offered, along with opportunities for professional development and a commitment to a diverse workplace.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

On-site parking

Access to healthcare scheme

Subsidised nursery fees

Up to 25 days annual leave

Generous Maternity/Paternity pay

Well-being hours

Opportunities to volunteer

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience of legal work, including contract drafting.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review contracts for the College's contracted provision.
• Provide governance support including clerking governor meetings.
• Assist with data protection, complaints, and appeals.

Skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Law degree or GDL

Job description

About the role

The Leicestershire College is looking to recruit a Contracts & Governance Officer - Legal to join a small and friendly team led by the Contracts & Governance Manager in the Governance & Legal Services department. The post holder will carry out routine legal work including drafting and reviewing contracts, mainly for the College's contracted provision (to include subcontracting‑in, subcontracting‑out, all commercial contracts, HE, International and Apprenticeship contracts.) The postholder will also provide governance support, including clerking governor meetings, and will assist with data protection, complaints and appeals.

Key Responsibilities

You will have a law degree (or GDL) and at least two years' experience of legal work, including contract drafting. We are looking for someone who has excellent communication and negotiation skills, a strong attention to detail, the ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure and can work closely with staff at all levels of the College.

About Loughborough College Group

Loughborough College Group is formed of Brooksby College, Loughborough College, Stephenson College and IGNITE Performing Arts. We have a vast curriculum across campus's offering challenging and engaging learning experiences for our students. We are and have consistently invested in providing our learners and employees with an outstanding and unrivalled range of modern facilities and resources. Loughborough College Group is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of the college.

Benefits and Policies

As well as our commitment to your professional and personal development, we also offer a generous benefits package including:

• A competitive pension scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• On-site parking
• Access to healthcare scheme
• Subsidised nursery fees
• Up to 25 days annual leave per year
• Additional annual leave available
• Generous Maternity/Paternity pay
• Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development
• Well‑being hours
• Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities

We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and agile working where the business allows. We provide staff forums, staff working groups for sustainability, staff steering groups for Investors in Diversity and support services to support with mental health and wellbeing for staff from different backgrounds.

The successful candidate will be employed by The Leicestershire College a subsidiary company of Loughborough College. The terms and conditions of employment offered by the Leicestershire College are different to those of Loughborough College. Please note that employees of the Leicestershire College are based at one of the campus' of Loughborough College Group. Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship. Loughborough College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note, all applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.