Contracts Officer

Bristol Industrial; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Contracts Officer to support contract administration and delivery in the West of England. This temporary position requires strong skills in contract management, communication, and proficiency in MS Office and SAP. You will assist with contract proposals, execution, and monitor contract obligations. Candidates should be degree-qualified or have equivalent experience. The role offers hybrid working options and is expected to extend until December 2026.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of contracts and key commercial terms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Degree-qualified in a relevant subject or equivalent commercial experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft and support contracts and agreements.
• Support customer proposals and contract amendments.
• Execute commercial aspects of assigned contracts.

Skills

Working knowledge of contracts and key commercial terms

Strong written and verbal communication

Ability to prioritise workload in a hybrid environment

Education

Degree-qualified in a relevant subject or equivalent commercial experience

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

Job description

We are looking for a Contracts Officer to support the administration and delivery of contracts and commercial activities. Working under guidance, you will assist with proposals, contract execution and ongoing contract management to ensure business and customer objectives are met in line with company policy. This is a temporary position until December 2026 with the possibility of extension.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and support contracts, agreements and internal approvals
• Support customer proposals and contract amendments
• Execute commercial aspects of assigned contracts
• Monitor and report on contract obligations, deliverables and cash flow
• Identify and resolve contract issues and provide commercial advice
• Support contract risk and opportunity management
• Build effective working relationships with internal and external customers
• Support customer negotiations and reviews within delegated authority
• Contribute to business improvement initiatives
• Support and mentor trainees or new starters when required
• Comply with Health, Safety, Environmental and ethical standards

Essential Skills & Experience

• Working knowledge of contracts and key commercial terms (pricing, payment)
• Understanding of costing and pricing processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SAP
• Ability to prioritise workload in a hybrid working environment
• Degree-qualified in a relevant subject or equivalent commercial experience

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy.