Contracts Advisor

About The Role

Contracts Advisor
This full-time post is available immediately on a permanent basis.

The starting salary will be from £33,951 on Grade E, depending on knowledge, skills and experience. 

 This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.

The Role
We are looking for a Contracts Advisor / Paralegal to work within Legal and Student Cases and alongside other members of the University’s Professional Services team to provide effective contractual negotiation and administrative function, covering a range of activities primarily relating to the University’s externally funded research activities.

We wish to recruit someone who is experienced with contracts and contractual negotiations, organised and enthusiastic with an eye for detail to work within to a busy team working on commercial, research and education matters.  The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work independently within a supportive team.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification (available on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button) for full details of this role.

Further information
Please contact Paul Biddle, m.p.address@exeter.ac.uk.

About Us

Transform your Career and Help Shape a Greener, Healthier, and Fairer Future

We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit-based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.

You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.

Why our colleagues love working here

• Flexible working opportunities and leading parental leave initiatives.
• Generous annual leave (39 - 41 days including bank holidays).
• Competitive pension contributions.
• A genuine dedication to supporting the health and wellbeing of all colleagues - see initiatives here.
• Sustainability and the environment being at the heart of what we do.

How we can help
If you're considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch with us at hrhelpdesk@exeter.ac.uk. You can request reasonable adjustments within your application or by contacting us. You can also choose to be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme and find out here how this is managed during our recruitment and onboarding process.

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