An opportunity has arisen for a Contracts Assistant to join the Contracts Team at the University on a fixed-term basis until 31 March 2026. The Contracts Assistant will be based in the Directorate of Research & Business Engagement Services, providing a professional service to colleagues across the University with respect to a range of contractual, legal, and administrative services. This includes the negotiation and preparation of specific types of agreements, drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and advising on a variety of low-risk contracts and contractual arrangements, specifically focusing on less legally complex agreements such as confidentiality agreements, contractual amendments, study site agreements, incoming sub-contracts from other universities/higher education institutes, and certain government department contracts.
With relevant experience dealing with contractual arrangements and a legal qualification, you will possess attention to detail, strong communication, and interpersonal skills. You will have a flexible approach to work with the ability to prioritize a demanding programme of work to meet set deadlines.
What can you expect in return
The University will actively foster a culture of inclusion and diversity and will seek to achieve true equality of opportunity for all members of its community.
What you will get in return:
* Fantastic market-leading Pension scheme
* Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
* Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
* Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
* Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working; you can find out more here.
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries or accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to [email protected].
Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting, and interviews:
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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
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