The Workdry Group
Contract Specialist (FTC)
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Our Business
Selwood is the leading pump rental solutions company in the UK. We have an outstanding reputation for exceptional customer service backed by one of the largest fleets of quality pump products. Each customer and each project is unique and our deep technical knowledge means we are proud to deliver a bespoke and genuine 24/7, 365 days-a-year service.
We are committed to ensuring our staff have the right skills, knowledge & experience to deliver to our customers, as well as creating career paths to help develop, retain and motivate them.
About The Role
As part of Selwood’s continued growth and development of our Business Process activities, we’re looking for an experienced Contracts Specialist to join our team at our Chandler’s Ford, Hampshire office.
This is a 6–8 month fixed-term contract, depending on the successful candidate’s start date, and offers an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supporting our Pump Rental Business Unit.
As a Contracts Specialist, you’ll be responsible for the administration, negotiation and management of contracts and formal supply agreements, ensuring that contractual requirements are effectively managed and aligned with the needs of the business.
You’ll also play an important role in identifying and managing contractual risk, supporting compliance and ensuring that Selwood meets its obligations and commitments.
Responsibilities Of The Role Will Include
Standard form contract administration
- Administration of standard form and bespoke contracts during the receipt, negotiation, delivery and completion phases, encompassing:
- Supporting Sales & Solutions resources evaluate contract strategies at the point of enquiry,
- Contract review, general assessment and risk evaluation,
- Contract negotiation and sign off,
- Identification, communication and management of contract mechanisms
- Conduct / support contract mechanisms and management requirements
- Provision of business support for commercial activities
- To administer, maintain and develop commercial systems and data.
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Commercial Management
- Commercial management of formal agreements for the supply of goods and services subject to non-standard conditions of trade during contract tender, award and implementation phases, generated through competitive and non-competitive processes which will encompass:
- Contract review, assessment and risk evaluation
- Communication of risk, key contract clauses and compliance
- Liaison and negotiation with clients relating to non-standard trading terms and conditions
- Liaison with contracting bodies, insurance and legal services partners and consultants
- Contract compliance management.
Administration
- General
- Liaison with contracting bodies, insurance, legal services and consultants
- Support and promote compliance of company policy and procedure
- To administer and maintain commercial folders, systems and data
- Establish and develop client interfaces, nurturing relationships and gaining trust.
- Attend client and pre-start meetings.
- To remain abreast with relevant legislation and commercial best practice.
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Knowledge base required;
- Working knowledge of standard form and bespoke contracts within the Construction or allied industries is highly advantageous.
- Working knowledge of a wide range of contracts specifically including NEC.
What we can offer you
- Competitive salary
- Medicash Scheme – medical expenses scheme (access to 24hour online GP services, discounted gym memberships)
- Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings not just salary
- 25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
- Increasing annual leave entitlement with long service
- 3x your annual salary life insurance (DIS)
- Support for development and training
- Employee assistance programme (EAP) & access to Mental Health first aiders
- Employee discount scheme (discounts/vouchers for supermarkets, high street shops, holidays and more)
- Employee referral scheme
This role is not open to Agencies - Please no calls or emails - Thank you.
EDI Statement
Workdry International Ltd is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.
We value transparency, respecting others and understanding differences. We give full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.
As part of your recruitment journey, we are happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments.
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