Contracts Officer

University of St Andrews

Fife

Contracts Officer
Salary: £28,762 - £34,308 per annum
Research Business Development & Contracts
Ref: AD2417RNB

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Research Business Development and Contracts section at the University of St Andrews.

Educated to at least degree level (or equivalent), with a legal background and preferably holding a Diploma in Professional Legal Practice (or equivalent), you will be a team player with the ability to work and build strong relationships with academics and research sponsors. A self-starter, you will possess excellent attention to detail, communication and interpersonal skills, sound judgement, and be able to use your initiative in order to meet deadlines and service standards.

Duties and responsibilities will include negotiating and drafting of formal lower risk research contracts which balance risk and intellectual benefit, including negotiating with external funders and partners ensuring that the University’s interests are protected.

Experience in a similar role in a University, a legal environment or in a solicitor’s office and an understanding of research and the Higher Education sector would be advantageous.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Informal enquiries to Kelly Maher, Head of Research Business Development & Contracts Email: kdm10@st-andrews.ac.uk

Applications are particularly welcome from men, people from the Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional services posts at the University.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online.

In accordance with the new immigration rules, it is with regret that this role does not meet the current suitability requirements set by the UKVI to enable sponsorship of migrant workers. The University encourages all interested candidates to apply regardless of nationality and all applications received are assessed against the essential and desirable criteria listed in the further particulars. The successful candidate will have to demonstrate their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment and where required, obtain the right to work in the UK without relying on University sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on hrimmigration@st-andrews.ac.uk.

This post will be primarily based at the Eden Campus at Guardbridge, a state-of-the-art working environment for professional services units.

Closing date: 28 March 2023.

We encourage applicants to apply online, however if you are unable to do this, please call +44 (0)1334 462571 for an application pack.

Please quote ref: AD2417RNB

The University of St Andrews is a charity registered in Scotland (No SC013532).