Contracts Manager: University of Huddersfield

Permanent
37 hours per week

The University of Huddersfield has a growing portfolio of research and enterprise activity funded through wide range of contracting organisations, and we need to grow the team to help deliver this work effectively.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated self-starter for the post of Contracts Manager. The post holder will be responsible for managing the contracts underpinning the research and innovation portfolio of the University.

The post holder will act on behalf of the researchers and the University to negotiate agreements, and to provide advice on a wide range of contracting issues including consultancy, research collaboration, contract research, European and other external grants.

As a Contracts Manager, you will ensure both the researchers' and the University's interests are protected and have a pragmatic approach to drafting terms that facilitate the partnership between the University and research collaborators, whilst assessing and managing inherent risks.

Educated to degree level or equivalent, you will be able to demonstrate that you have excellent knowledge and experience of working with contracts and legal agreements, ideally in an academic context, relevant experience of change management and of establishing and improving appropriate work procedures. You will have the ability to communicate complex issues clearly and concisely to a wide range of people, including the highest levels of academic, corporate and government representatives. Diplomacy, tact, attention to detail and a calm approach are essential.

You will ideally have gained extensive experience of drafting and negotiating agreements in either a university or a research-intensive organisation in any sector.