Contract Coordinator (1005518TW)

Research and Innovation Services (R&IS) support academic and research staff fulfil their research and enterprise objectives by providing expert advice and assistance in research funding, bid support and management, collaborations with industry and other strategic partners as well as the protection and commercialisation of intellectual property. 

We are now recruiting a Contracts Coordinator to join the Contracts, Policy and Governance team.  You will be part of a team of contract coordinators within a wider contracts team that is responsible for the review and negotiation of research contracts for the University.  With a strong focus on customer service, you will advise and support academic staff throughout the contract negotiation process.  You will facilitate collaborations with external partners by ensuring the use of appropriate contract templates are put in place taking responsibility of your own portfolio of contracts.

This position is offered on a fixed term basis for 12 months to cover Maternity Leave.

You will have excellent communication skills, be well-organised with the ability to multi-task and to work well as part of a busy team. You will be a self-starter and enjoy the challenge of making things happen in a fast-moving environment.  You will have strong office experience in a customer-focused environment.  Experience in working in a research support capacity within the Higher Education sector would be advantageous.

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Doug Akins, Major Contracts Manager, Research and Innovation Services:  email: Doug.Akins@southampton.ac.uk

Application procedure:

You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Charlene Tyson (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 6803. Please quote reference 1005518TW on all correspondence.

Closing Date: 09 May 2018
Post Type: Management, Specialist & Administrative