Contracts Officer

Cyber Security Academy Southampton; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Une université de premier plan recrute un Contracts Officer pour rejoindre son équipe de contrats de recherche dans la Faculté de Médecine. Dans ce rôle, vous serez responsable de la rédaction et de la négociation des contrats de recherche, soutenant ainsi le personnel académique et garantissant des collaborations efficaces avec des partenaires externes. Avec un environnement de travail inclusif et respectueux, ce poste offre des opportunités de développement professionnel dans un cadre dynamique.

Benefits

Congés généreux

Pratiques de travail flexibles

Qualifications

• Expérience dans un environnement de bureau orienté client.
• Capacité à travailler dans un environnement dynamique.
• Expérience en soutien à la recherche dans l'enseignement supérieur est un plus.

Responsibilities

• Rédiger et négocier des contrats de recherche pour l'université.
• Soutenir le personnel académique tout au long du processus de pré-attribution des contrats.
• Faciliter les collaborations avec des partenaires externes.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Gestion du temps

Education

Diplôme universitaire ou équivalent

Job description

One of the top-ranked universities globally, the University of Southampton is an exceptional place where people achieve remarkable things. Outward looking and research intensive, Southampton has gained prestigious recognition for its wide-ranging successes and history of world-changing achievements.

Research represents the lifeblood of the University of Southampton. It powers everything we do, from our innovative teaching to our growing portfolio of spin-out companies, enabling the development of products and services for the benefit of individuals, businesses and the wider economy.

Research and Innovation Services (RIS) provides expert advice and assistance for research funding and contracts, research integrity and governance, technology transfer and the commercialisation of intellectual property, collaboration with industry, and public engagement with research.

We are now recruiting a Contracts Officer to join the Research Contracts team aligned to the Faculty of Medicine. This post is offered on a full-time, permanent basis.

You will be part of a team of contract officers within a wider contracts team that is responsible for the drafting, review and negotiation of research contracts for the University. With a strong focus on systems and customer service, you will advise and support academic staff throughout the contract pre-award process. You will facilitate collaborations with external partners by ensuring the use of appropriate research agreements are put in place taking responsibility of your own portfolio of contracts.

Educated to degree level or equivalent, you will have excellent communication skills, be well-organised with the ability to multi-task and to work well as part of a busy team. You will be a self-starter and enjoy the challenge of making things happen in a fast-moving environment. You will have strong office experience in a customer-focused environment. Experience in working in a research support capacity within the Higher Education sector would be advantageous, together with drafting Clinical Research Agreements.

Our vision and mission at the University of Southampton is to have a community where staff and students feel welcome, supported and valued. RIS fosters a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity, encouraging applicants from diverse backgrounds, with the belief that excellence will be achieved through recognising the value of every individual. Our flexible working practices, including an emerging hybrid working model, where employees can split their working time between the office and home, support our belief that this balance brings long-lasting benefits for our institution as well as our people. For this role candidates will need to be on campus regularly and to be available to attend meetings and events externally as required.

For an informal discussion, please contact Peta-Anne Durrant, Head of Research Contracts, Research and Innovation Services [e-mail]

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As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.

Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on [phone] or [e-mail] quoting the job number.

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