Research and Innovation Contracts Officer

Full Time, Open ended
Hybrid working

The University:

Loughborough University is an excellent place to work. We’re ranked top ten in every national league table and a hold a global reputation for sporting excellence. As a university, we are ambitious and proud of our research and innovation activities, and are planning to grow in this area. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a process that creates real impact on both a local and global scale.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:

We’re seeking a pro-active, enthusiastic and highly organised individual, with excellent attention to detail and communication skills, to work in our Research and Innovation Contracts Team. This is a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of day-to-day activities within the team. The successful applicant will provide operational and administrative support to the Research & Innovation Contracts Managers. They will also be responsible for managing their own portfolio of contracts under supervision.

No previous experience of working with contracts is required as full training will be provided. There may be opportunity for further progression.

Typical responsibilities:

• Being the first point of call for new enquiries, both internally and externally
• Logging new cases in our Case Management System
• Reviewing incoming information, identifying gaps, and liaising internally and externally to assemble all information and documentation required
• Presenting incoming cases to the wider team for allocation including providing any pertinent details to colleagues
• Providing first drafts of contracts, under supervision

Key Requirements:

• Experience of working in a busy office environment
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills
• Demonstrate a pro-active approach to work and the ability to use initiative

We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and agile individual with an ability to manage changing priorities in response to new cases and/or information.

Our Benefits:

• Generous annual leave allowance up to 36 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays & University closure days)
• Competitive pension schemes
• A range of childcare support initiatives and benefits including childcare vouchers; on-site university nursery (with salary sacrifice scheme); and holiday play schemes
• We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies
• BUPA Cash Plan (100 scheme)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Season ticket loan scheme
• On campus parking with charging points for electric vehicles
• Fantastic range of sports facilities and preferential membership packages available
• Fantastic CPD, Linkedin learning and inclusive resources for development

For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries should be made to Lizi Wheater, Senior Research & Innovation Contracts Manager, by email at e.wheater@lboro.ac.uk or telephone 01509 222 603

Closing date for applications: 1st September 2024

Interview date: 12th September 2024

*Loughborough University is committed to allowing its employees to work dynamically with a combination of working on campus and remotely, where possible. This role offers dynamic working and, if successful, your line manager will discuss these informal arrangements with you.

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