Research Contracts Manager

Royal Holloway, University of London; Egham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in the UK is seeking a Research Contracts Manager to oversee the management of academic research income and support the commercialization of research outputs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in drafting research-related agreements, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently. This role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including generous annual leave and a pension scheme. Hybrid working options may be available.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Training and Development opportunities

Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution

Cycle to Work scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Significant experience in research contract management.
• Ability to manage academic research income and intellectual property.
• Experience supporting the commercialization of research outputs.

Responsibilities

• Enable delivery of the University's strategic plan.
• Manage the efficient delivery of research contracts.
• Collaborate with the Head of Research Contracts.

Skills

Experience in drafting and negotiating research-related agreements

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to think and act independently

Job description

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Research Contracts Manager

Research and Innovation (Central)

Location Egham

Salary £41,374 per annum - including London Allowance

The starting salary is £41,374; appointment at a higher point may be made for exceptional candidates.

Post Type Full Time

Hours per Week 35

Weeks per Year 52

Closing Date 23.59 hours GMT on Sunday 08 February 2026

Reference 1025-257-R2

Right to work: The University will not issue a Certificate of Sponsorship. Eligible candidates must be authorised to work in the UK for the duration of their employment.

Applications are invited for the post of Research Contracts Manager in the Research Contracts team within Research and Innovation. This is a key role 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 Manager is one of a team responsible for the efficient and effective management of the University’s academic research income and intellectual property portfolio.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional with significant experience in drafting and negotiating research‑related agreements and preferably some experience 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.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

• 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

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

The university has adopted hybrid working for some roles; therefore some remote working may be possible for this role.

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

Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and encourages applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, parental status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or trans status or history. More information on our structures and initiatives around EDI, including information on staff diversity networks, can be found on our Equality and Diversity Intranet page.