Graduate Property & Contracts Officer

Build your legal career through real property and construction projects

Are you a Law graduate interested in property, construction, contracts and commercial law?

We are looking for a motivated graduate to support our Estates and Facilities function across property matters, building projects, contractor agreements and the management of our estate.

This is a practical development opportunity where you will gain hands-on experience supporting building works, contracts, property documentation and contractor management, while working with colleagues, suppliers, professional advisers and contractors.

Things you may be doing

As you develop in the role, you could get involved in:

• Supporting building, refurbishment and estates projects

• Helping review building works and contractor agreements

• Supporting the administration of contracts throughout a project

• Reviewing contract terms, key dates, obligations and variations

• Assisting with the appointment and management of contractors and professional services

• Supporting procurement and tendering activity

• Helping maintain contracts, warranties and project documentation

• Supporting leases, licences and other property agreements

• Attending project and contractor meetings

• Liaising with contractors, consultants and external legal advisers

• Undertaking legal and commercial research

• Helping identify contractual risks and issues

• Supporting compliance, governance and audit activity

• Getting involved in wider Estates projects as your knowledge and experience grow

About you

We're looking for someone who has:

• An LLB Law degree or equivalent legal qualification

• An interest in property, construction or commercial law

• An interest in developing knowledge of contracts and contract management

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

• Confidence reading and interpreting contractual documentation

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organisation and the ability to manage competing deadlines

• A proactive approach and willingness to learn

Why Oaklands

At Oaklands, your work has a purpose. Working in education means using your skills to support an organisation that creates opportunities and improves outcomes for students and the wider community.

You’ll gain valuable professional experience in a complex public-sector environment, work across a diverse organisation and see how your contribution supports the College to deliver high-quality education.

For a graduate, it’s an opportunity to build your career while making a genuine difference.

• Generous holiday allowance

• Local Government Pension Scheme with excellent employer contributions

• Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and free Adult Community Learning courses

• Free onsite permit parking

• Access to our onsite gym and discounted wellness treatments

• Cycle to Work Scheme and discounted travel through the UNO Bus Scheme

• Eye care vouchers

• Employee Assistance Programme offering advice and support

• Mental health and wellbeing support, including peer supporters

• Staff Development Days and annual awards celebrating your achievements