Location: BA20 2YB, Yeovil, Somerset, South West, UKWe are looking for a Contracts Officer to support the administration and delivery of contracts and commercial activities. Working under guidance, you will assist with proposals, contract execution and ongoing contract management to ensure business and customer objectives are met in line with company policy. This is a temporary position until December 2026 with the possibility of extension. Key Responsibilities:Draft and support contracts, agreements and internal approvalsSupport customer proposals and contract amendmentsExecute commercial aspects of assigned contractsMonitor and report on contract obligations, deliverables and cash flowIdentify and resolve contract issues and provide commercial adviceSupport contract risk and opportunity managementBuild effective working relationships with internal and external customersSupport customer negotiations and reviews within delegated authorityContribute to business improvement initiativesSupport and mentor trainees or new starters when requiredComply with Health, Safety, Environmental and ethical standardsEssential Skills & Experience:Working knowledge of contracts and key commercial terms (pricing, payment)Understanding of costing and pricing processesStrong written and verbal communication skillsProficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SAPAbility to prioritise workload in a hybrid working environmentDegree-qualified in a relevant subject or equivalent commercial experienceMeridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy.TPBN1_UKTJ