Contracts Officer – University Estates & Facilities

Michael Page; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university in Loughborough is looking for an experienced Contract Officer to manage contracts for both soft and hard services. The role involves preparing tenders, managing contractor performance, and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation. Candidates should have significant experience in commercial contract management, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This permanent position offers a competitive salary between £29,000 and £35,000 with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Excellent pension and holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Significant experience in commercial contract management.
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Experience in procurement practices and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare tenders, budgets, and contract renewals.
• Draft and review specifications, contracts, and tender documents.
• Monitor contractor performance, KPIs, and quality assurance standards.

Skills

Commercial contract management

Procurement practices

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving ability

Organisational skills

Education

Ordinary National Certificate or City & Guilds Level 3 qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

A leading UK university in Loughborough is looking for an experienced Contract Officer to manage contracts for both soft and hard services. The role involves preparing tenders, managing contractor performance, and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation. Candidates should have significant experience in commercial contract management, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This permanent position offers a competitive salary between £29,000 and £35,000 with a comprehensive benefits package.