Job Description

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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