Contracts & Governance Officer - Legal

Shaping Futures At Loughborough College

Salary: £33,089 per annum

Type: Permanent - Full Time

Closing Date: Monday, 16th February 2026

The Leicestershire College is looking to recruit a Contracts & Governance Officer - Legal to join a small and friendly team in the Governance & Legal Services department. The post holder will carry out routine legal work including drafting and reviewing contracts, mainly for the College's contracted provision (to include subcontracting-in, subcontracting-out, all commercial contracts, HE, International and Apprenticeship contracts). The postholder will also provide governance support, including clerking governor meetings, and will assist with data protection, freedom of information, complaints, and appeals.

You will have a thorough understanding of contract law, either through a law degree or GDL, or other degree level qualification covering contract law. We are looking for someone who has excellent communication and negotiation skills, strong attention to detail, the ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure, and who can work closely with staff at all levels of the College.

Responsibilities

• Preparing contracts and managing in-year changes to contracts
• Prepare and review contracts, agreements and other legal documents
• Providing timely and reliable internal advice on contracts and legal issues
• Supporting College governance

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels

Benefits

• On-site parking
• Access to healthcare scheme
• Subsidised nursery fees
• Up to 25 days annual leave per year
• Additional annual leave available
• Generous Maternity/Paternity pay
• Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development
• Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities

Loughborough College Group is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. We actively encourage applications from individuals who are currently under represented and from all areas of the community. We are a disability confident employer, and we welcome everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.

The successful candidate will be employed by The Leicestershire College, a subsidiary company of Loughborough College Group. The terms and conditions of employment offered by the Leicestershire College are different to those of Loughborough College Group. Please note that employees of the Leicestershire College are based at one of the campuses of Loughborough College Group.

Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship. The role advertised will have an educational standard of at least A levels and the salary for the role has to be a minimum of £25,600 unless in a shortage area. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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