Contract Administrator - FTC

Paragon Bank; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Paragon Bank, a leading UK bank, seeks a Contracts Administrator for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves managing contractual documentation, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining records. Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Office and display strong attention to detail. The position offers a friendly work environment with comprehensive benefits aimed at fostering employee well-being and development.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Share Save Scheme

Profit-Related Pay

Pension Plan

Family-Friendly policies

Employee Discounts

Volunteering Day

Life Assurance and Personal Accident Cover

Qualifications

• Confident with Microsoft Office products essential.
• High accuracy and attention to detail required.
• Experience in accounts environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Handle all contractual paperwork from inception to renewal.
• Prepare amendments and extensions to contracts.
• Validate incoming documents and input data accurately.

Skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Professional conduct

Teamwork

Tools

DocuSign

Job description

A Platinum Investors in People employer and an award-winning UK bank, focused on growth. Our customers include savers and businesses across the UK, and we use our specialist expertise to help them achieve their ambitions and build a sustainable future. If you’re an experienced Contracts Administrator looking for an opportunity to grow in a friendly environment, we’re looking for you! This is a fixed-term contract for 12 months.

We’re flexible, inclusive, committed to your wellbeing, and passionate about you reaching your potential. Let’s grow together…

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

The role involves handling all contractual paperwork from initial contract inception through to extensions and renewals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Validate incoming documents (contracts, invoices, emails, etc.)
• Prepare new contractual documentation
• Log and register our interest in assets
• Prepare amendments and extensions to contractual documentation
• Chase contractual documentation from customers
• Invoicing customers from the portfolio system
• Debtor chasing on portfolio and ad-hoc invoices
• Generate monthly reports aligned with management requirements
• Validate and input data accurately into portfolio and fleet management systems
• Handle incoming calls professionally
• File and scan agreements
• Organize and maintain training records and timesheets, including overtime recording
• Perform ad-hoc administrative and office duties

About You

• Confident with Microsoft Office products
• High accuracy and attention to detail
• Well-organized and dependable
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Presentable and professional in conduct
• Previous experience with DocuSign or similar products
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience in an accounts environment is advantageous

Even if you don’t meet all criteria, we encourage you to apply. At Paragon, we value diversity and are excited to hear from passionate individuals like you! If you’re ready to contribute, please apply.

Working hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm, 40 hours per week

Inclusion

As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure our vacancies are accessible. If you have a disability, long-term health condition, or are neurodiverse and need adjustments in the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team.

About Us

What we offer:

• Generous holiday allowance: 25 days, plus days off for your birthday, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve. You can buy or sell up to a week’s leave
• Share Save Scheme: Opportunity to buy shares at a discounted rate annually
• Profit-Related Pay: Sharing some of our annual profit with eligible employees
• Pension Plan: Up to 10% employer contribution
• Family-Friendly policies: Enhanced parental pay and paid time off for fertility treatments
• Employee Discounts: Discounts on entertainment, travel, shopping, motoring, and more
• Volunteering Day: One day per year to volunteer for causes you care about
• Life Assurance and Personal Accident Cover

Be yourself

We welcome diversity and care about inclusion. Our workplace supports you to be your whole self, which benefits everyone—our staff, customers, and business. Our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Network regularly shares challenges, ideas, and experiences to foster a more inclusive environment.

Be heard

We listen to your views through our People Forum and employee surveys, ensuring your voice influences our future.

Be well

Access tools and resources to support your wellbeing, including a digital GP, wellbeing team, and Vitality at Work programme with discounted gym memberships and fitness services.

Be better

We want you to reach your potential. As a Platinum Investors in People employer, we encourage learning and development through personalized plans with your manager.