Pre-Award and Contracts Officer

University of Leicester; Leicester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Leicester is seeking a Pre-Award & Contracts Officer within the Research & Enterprise Division to manage a portfolio of research applications, awards and contracts, offering expert guidance on funder rules, costing and compliance.

You will collaborate with academics, professional services, funders and external partners to ensure projects are competitive, compliant and aligned with University policy, deadlines and strategic aims, while supporting career development and

Qualifications

• HE research administration experience or equivalent.
• Ability to interpret funder rules and complex terms.
• Experience meeting deadlines in fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage portfolio of research applications, awards and contracts.
• Provide expert advice on funder rules, costing and compliance.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts to enable collaboration.

Job description

About the role

Join our Research & Enterprise Division and play a vital role in supporting high‑quality research across the University. As a Pre‑Award & Contracts Officer, you will manage a portfolio of research applications, awardsand contracts, providing expert advice on funder rules, costing, compliance; and enabling collaboration throughdrafting, reviewing and negotiating of contracts.

You’ll work closely with academics, professional services, funders, and external partners ensuringprojects are competitive, compliant, and aligned with University policy.

About you

This role is ideal for someone experienced in HE research administration, confident interpreting complex terms, and motivated by working in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.

If you’re detail‑focused, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Trudie Wardle [e-mail]

Applications for job share will be considered

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local communitythrough our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Vacancy terms

Full-time or job share, permanent