Contracts Associate
Location: Reading
Pay Rate: £18 - £20ph depending on experience
Contract Duration: Temporary 6 Months, high potential of being extended
Purpose
To assist in the overall provision of an effective contracts management service relating to the University's research and innovation activity, by reviewing, progressing and completing research & innovation related agreements with commercial bodies, higher education sector funders, charities and other collaborating research & funding bodies.
Main duties and responsibilities
1. To compile and prepare (from templates and standards) a range of simple agreements, in a timely manner, ensuring acceptability and compliance with University policies, strategy and status; and to review and (re)negotiate similar partner - supplied contracts,
2. To manage a portfolio of contract actions and to provide regular, comprehensive and accurate updates on work in progress, matters concluded and new matters arising to senior colleagues within Research Services and researchers from across the University.
3. Where appropriate, to assist in the drafting, negotiation and progress of more complex research contracts under the direction of a lead Contract Manager.
4. To liaise with funders, partners and academics to complete defined actions supporting negotiations...