Contracts Administrator - London, United Kingdom - Advantage Resourcing

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Operations and Business Support Adviser/ Contracts Manager/Contracts Administrator

  • 12 months contract
  • Waterloo, London
  • Energy/Charity Organisation


It will be working with a UK Independent Charity which is linked with a large energy organisation which the mission is to tackle and take to scale solutions to sustainable development challenges of relevance to the global energy industry, predominantly Accessto Energy (A2E) and Sustainable Mobility.

This is an opportunity to assist and improve the operations of a world class charitable Foundation.

This role is key to maintaining and improving the operations of the organisation and the integrity of the agreementsit enters into.


Key Accountabilities:
You will lead responsibility to manage grants and contracts administration with the Investees.

You will also be a focal point with internal legal advisors and external donors to ensure a robust contracting process that meets the needs of all parties is maintained.

The role is also responsible for supporting the management of relationship with FCDO with reporting, update of metrics and ad-hoc requests.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Draft contracts and agreements with Investees.
  • Liaise with internal legal advisors and external donors to ensure robust contracting arrangements that meet the needs of all parties are maintained.
  • Maintain and update a suite of contracts and agreements which are robust and fit forpurpose, with assistance from internal legal advisors.
  • Supporting programme staff as necessary in managing their portfolio of projects.
  • Ensure seamless management of the project pipeline from drafting of proposals to signed contracts.
  • Manage the entry and regular update of information and process tracking using Information Systems.
  • Maintain and develop required administrative procedures and procedures manual.
  • Manage agendas and draft minutes for team meetings and Investment Committees
Experience and competences required

  • Selfstarter with an interest in development issues.
  • Excellent, proactive team worker with good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Good planning and organisational skills.
  • Ability to challenge processes and improve working methods.
  • Ability to multitask, be flexible and cover other activities when required.
  • Knowledge and experience of drafting and managing contracts documents.
  • A basic understanding of the legal concepts underpinning contract law.
  • Experience of implementing and documenting working practices and processes.
  • Good Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
  • Experience of database administration.
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