Research and Innovation Contracts Manager

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Job title Research and Innovation Contracts Manager Job reference REQ250417 Date posted 20/05/2025 Application closing date 29/06/2025 Location Loughborough Package Management and Specialist grade 6 from £35116 to £45413 per annum. Subject to annual pay award. Job description

Research and Innovation Contracts Manager

Open ended, Full-time (37 hours) position

The University

Loughborough University is an excellent place to work. We're ranked top ten in every major national league table and a hold a global reputation for sporting excellence.As a university, we are ambitious and proud of our research and innovation activities, and are planning to grow in this area. This is a fantastic opportunityto be part of a process that creates real impact on both a local and global scale.

Here's more about the role and what we're looking for

We're seeking an experienced, professional and highly organised individual to work in our Research and Innovation Contracts Team. The successful applicant will be responsible for managing a wide-ranging portfolio of contracts, including research collaboration agreements, studentship agreements, consultancy agreements, grant agreements and non-disclosure agreements.

Typical responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating research and consultancy agreements.
• Relationship building with academics and colleagues from professional services.
• Explaining legal and contract management obligations to academics and post-award colleagues to ensure their understanding of, and compliance with, terms.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience of contract negotiation.
• Knowledge of the principles of contract law and understanding of contractual terms.
• A pro-active approach to work and the ability to use initiative.
  

We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and agile individual with an ability to manage changing priorities in response to new cases and/or information.

For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Lizi Wheater at or on .

Our Benefits

• Generous annual leave allowance
• Competitive pension schemes
• A range of childcare support initiatives and benefits including childcare vouchers; on-site university nursery (with salary sacrifice scheme); and holiday play schemes
• We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies.
• BUPA Cash Plan (100 scheme)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Season ticket loan scheme
• On campus parking with charging points for electric vehicles
• Fantastic range of sports facilities and preferential membership packages available

Apply Now

Please submit your application and CV through our online portal.

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The closing date for receipt of applications is the 29th of June2025Interviews will be held on the 10thof July 2025

Loughborough University is committed to allowing its employees to work dynamically with a combination of working on campus and remotely, where possible. This role offers dynamic working and, if successful, your line manager will discuss these informal arrangements with you.