Commercial Contracts Assistant

at  The Symphony Group PLC

A vacancy has arisen within the Commercial Contracts team for a Commercial Contracts Assistant based at Head Office in Barnsley (with hybrid option at line manager’s discretion).You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary + benefits.
Symphony is the leading supplier of fitted kitchens and bedrooms for new build homes with a market share of over 50%. They supply leading housebuilders such as Barratt and Taylor Wimpey, as well as developers of inner city high rise projects and social housing providers where a diverse product range and outstanding service sets Symphony apart. Their investment in the largest field based team in the industry, along with outstanding manufacturing capabilities, delivery process and after-sales service means they have built strong long-term relationships with their customers. We are an Equal Opportunities company and abide by the Equalities Act 2010.

THE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF OUR COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS ASSISTANT WILL INCLUDE:

• Completing full contract reviews to propose and negotiate amendments.
• Identifying commercial risk and adhering to authorisation/escalation protocol.
• Hosting/attending/supporting customer-facing and internal meetings.
• Reviewing and signing customer meeting minutes.
• Liaising and working closely with internal departments (such as sales and finance).
• Interacting directly with customers and internal teams (via telephone and email).
• Preparing cover letters and processing documents for signature.
• Maintaining accurate records (electronic systems, spreadsheets, and hardcopy filing).
• Manage and generate reports from the contract database.
• Manage the team email inbox to acknowledge, action or direct queries accordingly.

IN ORDER TO SUCCEED IN THIS COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS ASSISTANT ROLE, YOU MUST HAVE:

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to read and digest a high volume of documentation efficiently and accurately.
• Strong organisational skills to manage your own workload and meet strict deadlines.
• Prior experience with contracts in the construction industry (JCT is highly beneficial).