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Director of Educational Contracts

University of Essex - Office of the Vice-Chancellor

Location: Colchester, Hybrid
Salary: £57,696 to £64,914 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 18th October 2024
Closes: 3rd November 2024
Job Ref: REQ08886
 

Office of the Vice-Chancellor (OVC)

This role is based within the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, which is home to senior leaders of the University, including the Vice-Chancellor, Registrar and Secretary, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and the two Pro-Vice-Chancellors (for Education and Research), as well as other senior professional services staff, including the Deputy University Secretary, the Deputy Registrar, the Assistant Registrar, and the Chief of Staff. The Office has oversight of the majority of legal matters for the University, leads on information governance, and also manages all corporate governance arrangements in support of Council, the University’s governing body.

Duties of the Role

This exciting and newly created role will include responsibility and leadership for the development and management of a diverse range of educational agreements and contracts, with a focus on transnational activity. The role-holder will play an integral part in contract negotiations, representing the University and collaborating with our external legal advisors where necessary.  The role-holder will embed best practices in educational contract development and management across the University and will build and sustain strong working relationships internally and with senior staff and governors.

Skills and qualifications required

The skills and background needed for this role include demonstrable experience in contract law and in managing contracts, an understanding of the UK higher education transnational partnership landscape and an ability to interpret and apply the law in alignment with the University’s needs. Accuracy and attention to detail, negotiation and acute problem-solving skills, as well as excellent and collaborative communication and relationship building would also be needed. A first degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field, with evidence of ongoing professional development would be essential.

A full list of duties and person specification can be found within the job pack attached.

At the University of Essex, internationalism and diversity is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries, faiths and backgrounds, where you can find the world in one place.

Please see the attached job pack, which contains a full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please contact resourcing@essex.ac.uk.

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Please use the 'Apply' button to read further information about this role including the full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role. You will also find details of how to make your application here.

Our website http://www.essex.ac.uk contains more information about the University of Essex. If you have a disability and would like information in a different format, please email resourcing@essex.ac.uk.

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