Contracts Officer

The department of Research and Innovation Services (RIS) is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated professional to the position of Contracts Officer to undertake a range of contractual work to support the University’s research operations.

The post holder will work in partnership with academic and professional services colleagues across the University and with external parties to develop high quality and pragmatic contractual arrangements which protect the University’s interests as an academic and charitable organisation and support its excellent research.

The post holder will be responsible for drafting, negotiating, completing and advising on a range of research and research related contracts which may include funding agreements, collaboration agreements, EU agreements, framework agreements, clinical trial agreements, studentship agreements, data sharing/processing agreement (UK and international), material transfer agreements and non-disclosure agreements
of varying complexity. 

The post holder will be required to demonstrate a high degree of self-management and strong organisational skills with aptitude for prioritising and working to deadlines; excellent verbal and written communication skills; pragmatism and diplomacy; IT proficiency particularly in the use of Microsoft packages.

RIS operates a hybrid working policy, with onsite working based at McKenzie House, Newport Road.

This position is full time and open ended.  Grade 6 - £39,347 - £44,263.

Please note that as part of the application process you will be asked to provide a supporting statement to evidence the criteria set out in the ‘Person Specification’. Your application will be considered based on the information you provide under each element – see further details below.

Closing date: 15 March 2024.

Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. 

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who have the ambition to create a University which seeks to fulfil our social, cultural and economic obligation to Cardiff, Wales, and the world. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

To apply, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above