UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH)

Advisor

• Manage and prioritise a caseload of around 50 research contracts
• Identify and escalate contractual or project risks appropriately
• Complete third-party due diligence, including credit, insurance, policy and risk assessment checks
• Review, draft and negotiate research agreements, including collaboration agreements, subcontracts, NDAs, MTAs, amendments and studentship agreements
• Coordinate framework agreement work orders and internal approvals
• Assess project activities, research outputs and intellectual property against Trusted Research and Innovation requirements
• Collaborate with scientists and professional services colleagues to resolve contractual issues and secure approvals
• Advise Tender Support colleagues on contractual aspects of research tenders, bids and grant applications
• Maintain accurate contract records
• Support agreements through signature, project handover, close-down and archiving
• Sign contracts valued up to £250,000 in accordance with UKCEH policy and delegated authority permissions
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the Contracts and Compliance team

Research Contracts Advisor