Contracts Administrator

Adecco • Temporary • Leicester, Leicester, England, United Kingdom • £19 - £23 / hour • 1d ago

Contracts Administrator

Location: Groby, Leicestershire
Pay Rate: £19.00 - £23.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Contract Length: 6-Month Temporary Contract
Department: Contracts Management

Adecco are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading organisation within the aerospace and defence sector, for an experienced Contracts Administrator to join their Contracts Management team on a 6-month contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused contracts professional to support the administration and management of complex government, commercial and international contracts within a highly regulated environment.

The Role

As a Contracts Administrator, you will be responsible for supporting the full contract lifecycle, ensuring contractual compliance, minimising risk and supporting successful programme delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Administration & Management

Prepare, review and administer contracts, subcontracts, NDAs and contract amendments.
Support the full contract lifecycle from proposal stage through to contract closeout.
Maintain accurate contract records, documentation and compliance files.
Monitor contractual deliverables, milestones, funding and reporting requirements.

Compliance & Governance

Ensure compliance with relevant UK, US and international regulations.
Review and interpret contractual terms and conditions.
Advise internal stakeholders on contractual obligations and risk.
Support internal and external compliance audits.

Negotiation & Risk Management

Assist with negotiations relating to contract terms, pricing structures and amendments.
Identify contractual risks and support mitigation strategies.
Work closely with Legal, Finance, Supply Chain and Programme teams to resolve contractual matters.

Programme & Stakeholder Support

Act as a key contracts contact for assigned programmes.
Provide contract guidance throughout programme execution.
Support proposal activities, including RFQ and RFP reviews.
Participate in contract review and governance processes.

Subcontract Administration

Review and administer subcontract agreements.
Ensure appropriate contractual flow-down clauses are incorporated.
Support Supply Chain teams with subcontractor compliance and performance matters.

About You

Essential Requirements

Degree qualified in Business, Finance, Law, Engineering or a related discipline.
Previous contracts administration experience, ideally within aerospace, defence, government or a similarly regulated industry.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities.

Desirable Experience

Contract Management certification (CCM or equivalent).
Experience with aerospace and defence contract vehicles.
Knowledge of ITAR/EAR export compliance requirements.
Experience supporting classified or restricted programmes.
Familiarity with ERP and CRM systems such as SAP, Oracle or Salesforce.

What's in it for You?

Competitive pay rate of £19.00 - £23.00 per hour, depending on experience.
Opportunity to work with a market-leading aerospace and defence organisation.
Exposure to complex, high-profile contracts and programmes.
Collaborative and professional working environment.
Immediate start available.

If you're an experienced Contracts Administrator looking for your next challenge within a dynamic aerospace and defence environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today through Adecco.

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