Contracts Officer

Full-time: 35 Hours per week

Open Ended Contract (Permanent)

We are looking for an experienced research contracts specialist to play a key role in the continued evolution of our Research Contracts team, supporting a wonderful variety of world leading research.

The Opportunity

Join our Research Contracts team at the University of Edinburgh and discover an excellent opportunity to grow your career while contributing to a vital research community. This crucial role will involve engaging directly in the negotiation and completion of legal agreements that drive forward our research initiatives.

In this role, you’ll build meaningful relationships across the University’s broad research environment and with professional service teams, expanding your professional network and strengthening your skills in a supportive and active setting. Join us to help maintain our commitment to high standards in research governance and compliance, while taking on challenging and rewarding work that supports the University’s goals.

Please note that this is not a procurement role.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Bring relevant experience or a solid understanding of drafting, reviewing, and negotiating research contracts. Familiarity with material transfer and confidentiality agreements is advantageous
• Have the ability to work autonomously, with a sharp eye for detail and pragmatic problem-solving skills to address contractual challenges
• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues to finalise contracts smoothly and promptly
• Display a strong aptitude for delivering exemplary customer service
• Show excellent professional communication skills, fostering effective and clear interactions

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