Research Contracts and IP Manager

Royal Holloway University of London; Egham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university in Egham is seeking a Research Contracts and IP Manager to oversee the management of academic research income and intellectual property. The successful candidate will have significant experience in drafting research agreements and excellent interpersonal skills. This full-time role offers a supportive work environment with numerous benefits, including generous leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Training and Development opportunities

Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Season Ticket Loans

Free parking

Qualifications

• Significant experience in drafting and negotiating research-related agreements.
• Preferably some experience in supporting the commercialization of research outputs.

Responsibilities

• Manage the University’s academic research income and intellectual property portfolio.
• Support the drafting and negotiation of various agreements.

Skills

Drafting and negotiating research agreements

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Independent thinking

Job description

Overview

Full-Time, Permanent

Applications are invited for the post of Research Contracts and IP Manager in the Research Contracts team within Research and Innovation. This is a key role for the University, focusing on enabling the delivery of the University’s strategic plan and its commitment to challenge-led research and partnership. Reporting to the Head of Research Contracts, the Research Contracts and IP Manager is one of a team responsible for the efficient and effective management of the University’s academic research income and intellectual property portfolio.

Responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional with significant experience of the drafting and negotiating of research related agreements and intellectual property agreements and preferably some experience of supporting the commercialisation of research outputs. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player with the ability to think and act independently.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Training and Development opportunities.
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution.
• Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.
• Free parking.

Location

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.

Application details

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: [e-mail]

Please quote the reference: 0925-206

Closing Date: 23:59, 22 September 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed