Contract Operation Administrator (12-month FTC)

Your new company

A leading organisation in the diagnostics sector is seeking a Contract Operation Administrator to support the rollout of a new digital contract management system. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Sussex (40% office-based), offering the chance to be part of a major digital transformation initiative within a global business.

Your new role

As Contract Operation Administrator, you will join the Legal and Compliance team and play a key role in embedding a new contract management system across the business. You’ll act as the system’s super-user, supporting its implementation, training stakeholders, and ensuring data integrity. This is a varied role that combines system administration with legal administrative support, offering valuable exposure to contract management processes in a global setting.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as the primary champion and expert user of the new contract management system
• Leading and supporting projects to expand system usage across the organisation
• Delivering training and guidance to internal stakeholders
• Reviewing contracts to extract and input key data
• Redacting sensitive commercial information where necessary
• Ensuring accuracy and consistency of data within the system
• Collaborating with colleagues to maintain best practices in data management
• Providing general administrative support to the Legal and Compliance team

What you'll need to succeed

You’ll be a proactive and detail-oriented individual with a strong interest in legal operations or contract administration. Prior experience working with contracts or legal documents is advantageous, but not essential. You’ll be confident learning new systems and engaging with stakeholders across the business.

The ideal candidate will also demonstrate:

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A collaborative approach and willingness to support team goals
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A collaborative approach and willingness to support team goals

What you'll get in return

You’ll receive a competitive hourly rate of £26.80–£34.85 (umbrella), work 37.5 hours per week on a hybrid basis, and be part of a supportive legal team during a pivotal transformation project. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in legal operations within a global healthcare environment, contributing to the success of a critical business system.

What you need to do now

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