Research Contracts Advisor

. Manage and prioritise a caseload of around 50 research contracts .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £40,754 - £41,384 per yearWebsite

Tools & technologies

ERP

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

Previous experience of either drafting straightforward contracts or completing documents (such as but not limited to legal documents, using information drawn from a range of sources)
Demonstrable administrative and IT skills
Experience using Microsoft SharePoint and Outlook, contract management databases and project management software
Strong workload management and prioritisation skills
Ability to manage varied work and multiple deadlines
Good judgement about when to escalate an issue
Investigative approach and strong attention to detail
Ability to identify issues or inconsistencies
Relevant degree or equivalent experience in a complex office environment is helpful
Understanding of scientific research, intellectual property, or research funders and their requirements is helpful
Experience working in a legal, research contracts or other complex organisation is helpful
Experience using ERP or contract management systems is helpful
Experience managing busy shared mailboxes is helpful
Strong analytical skills are helpful
Ability to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is unavailable

Comp & perks

Generous annual leave - 27 days (rising to 29 days after 5 years) +3 for Christmas closure
10% employer pension contribution
Financial protection through life assurance and income protection
Enhanced family-friendly policies
Flexible and hybrid working options (depending on your role)
Lifestyle perks including dental, gym, retail and cycling discounts
A commitment to wellbeing, supported by a range of internal initiatives
Employee Assistance Programme and health benefits, including 24/7 support with remote GP access, mental health, physiotherapy and lifestyle services
Peer recognition and rewards that celebrate your contribution
Salary sacrifice agreement benefits including Electric & Plug-in Hybrid vehicle and Cycle2Work schemes
Interest-free annual travel season ticket loans (terms apply)
Remote working, with the option to work from one of our sites in Wallingford, Lancaster, Bangor or Edinburgh
Other flexible working arrangements can be considered
Career development, skills growth and support in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment