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Senior Contracts Administrator

Randalls Way, Leatherhead KT22 7TW, UK Req #212
06 September 2024

Bytes is a top provider of premium IT solutions and services, working with SMEs, corporations, and public sector organizations to modernize and digitally transform their IT infrastructures. Founded in 1982, Bytes has experienced significant growth, now employing over 750 people across seven locations in the UK and Ireland, with a turnover surpassing £1.8 billion in 2023.

At Bytes, we nurture talented individuals to achieve remarkable outcomes and are dedicated to supporting our employees through continuous training, guidance, and development to help you advance and fulfil your career goals. We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, recognition and inclusivity and offer a wide range of benefits to support staff wellbeing.

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Why Bytes?

  • Operating from modern, hybrid working environments with offices in Leatherhead, Reading, London and Manchester
  • 25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays and Christmas period
  • Excellent learning and development opportunities
  • Open plan office with collaborative working spaces, on-site gym, outdoor tiki bar, coffee bar, and lunch area
  • Company wellbeing and social events
  • Sports and social clubs
  • Incentive trips
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Discounted private healthcare
  • EV scheme and Ride to Work scheme
  • Winners of an array of industry awards
  • Great Place to Work Certified
  • Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work
  • Supporters of 85+ charities with strong commitment to diversity and sustainability

POSITION DETAILS:

Position Title:

Senior Contracts Administrator 

Reports to (POSITION):

Legal & Commercial Manager

Team:

BSS

Department:

Legal

 

PURPOSE OF JOB:

To work with the Legal team to provide key support for efficient and effective contracts administration within the business with a focus on software and hardware supply, professional services and managed services.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Reviewing and responding to legal issues and enquiries from both internal and external customers
  • Ensuring end-to-end management all contracts that pass through the Legal department – MSA, GTC, EULA, Reseller Agreements, Tenders, Frameworks
  • Reviewing key professional services Partner Agreements
  • Responding to general legal enquiries

INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Working closely with the Vendor Ops, Sales, Tenders, Finance and Services teams to provide support to partners, customers and suppliers in drafting relevant contracts
  • Drafting / redrafting and negotiating agreements
  • Representing Bytes in front of both customers and suppliers throughout commercial discussions and negotiations
  • Supporting the Legal team with contractual matters

 

WIDER TEAM NETWORK

Internal

  • Legal
  • Service Operations
  • Vendor Operations
  • Sales

External

  • Customers
  • Suppliers

 

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

Educational Qualifications:

  • Degree in Business or Law

ESSENTIAL

Professional Qualifications

  • N/A

N/A

Years of Experience

  • 1-2 years’ worth of experience in a contracts administration or legal administration role

ESSENTIAL

Other Requirements

  • Negotiation skills

DESIRBALE

  • A good understanding of both the UK legal system and commercial law

DESIRBALE

  • A general understanding of IT reseller relationships

DESIRBALE

  • Experience with public sector frameworks

DESIRBALE

 

CORE Competencies & SKILLS – BASED ON POSITION AND GRADE

 

  • Excellent communicator (written and verbal)
  • Ability to liaise with staff at all levels
  • High attention to detail
  • Capable of working largely independently
  • Highly organised and able to plan and manage workload, and deliver excellent results
  • Proactive worker, focused and likes to see tasks through to completion

Other details

  • Job Family Employee
  • Job Function Administration
  • Pay Type Salary
Location on Google Maps
  • Randalls Way, Leatherhead KT22 7TW, UK