Contracts Manager Reading, England
Job description
We are currently seeking to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager to join our Research Contracts team, within the wider Research Services department. Research Services support academics to enhance research funding, enable work with businesses, and facilitate knowledge exchange and impact generating activity across the University.
We are looking for an individual who has a drive to make a difference and provide an excellent service to our academic colleagues, with previous experience of contracts negotiation and drafting, ideally in a higher education or research setting. The successful applicant will also have an opportunity and be encouraged to contribute to the development of processes and best practice.
In this role, you will proactively manage a busy and varied portfolio of contracts and relationships to deliver the University of Reading’s research and innovation activities. The role involves contract drafting, negotiation, review and authorisation as part of our service to support researchers and enable research, innovation and impact generating activity across the University.
This provides an exciting opportunity for you to contribute to the success of the University.
This is a fixed term post, available immediately, until 30th October 2024
Informal contact details
Alternative informal contact details
Contact role:
Senior Contracts Manager
Contact role:
Director of Research Services
Contact name:
Rob Glenn
Contact name:
Anne-Marie van Dodeweerd
Contact phone:
0118 378 6160
Contact phone:
0118 378 6756
Closing date: 30 June 2023
Interviews for this post will be held between 10th July and 15th July 2023.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants should ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement under the PBS. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.
The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
