Contracts Negotiator
Job Type: Full-Time.
Starting Salary:per annum plus benefits
About the role
Looking for a role where your skills can make a real difference - while giving you greater flexibility, balance and long-term progression?
Join a world-leading university, and Top 10 Employer for Working Families, whose mission is to improve health and transform lives.
We are seeking a Contracts Negotiator to support researchers across Imperials Faculty of Medicine by drafting, reviewing and negotiating research-related contracts. This role is ideal for people who understand the language of contracts - whether from the NHS, charity, public sector, higher education, or another research-support environment.
Experience in contract negotiation, agreement review, or similar administrative roles - particularly those requiring attention to detail and stakeholder management - is highly desirable.
The Joint Research Office (JRO) supports the research community across the Faculty of Medicine. Our specialist Contracts Team advises on terms and conditions for externally funded medical research projects, helping ensure our researchers can deliver work that improves health outcomes globally.
What you would be doing
* Managing your own portfolio of research contracts
* Reviewing financials and project protocols to understand the research and ensure appropriate contractual terms
* Drafting, reviewing and negotiating research and related agreements
* Supporting researchers and departments to move projects forward efficiently and compliantly
We welcome applicants looking for
* a role offering greater flexibility or work-life balance
* a development opportunity to build specialist skills in research contracting
* a stable and supportive environment with long-term career potential
You will have
* experience managing your own workload and meeting deadlines
* the ability to influence and negotiate with various stakeholders effectively
* a proactive, service-focused attitude
* good knowledge of contracting areas such as intellectual property, confidentiality, publications, liabilities and other related areas
What we can offer you
Working at Imperial means joining an organisation with a strong social purpose and a commitment to the wellbeing of its staff. We recognise that people thrive when they feel supported, so our Total Remuneration Package goes far beyond salary. It includes:
* Generous leave allowance of 41 days for full time staff, inclusive of eight days for public holidays
* Family-friendly benefits: generous family leave, parental leave and access to outstanding childcare through our Early Years Education Centre
* Wellbeing support: staff networks, private healthcare options, and robust mental health and wellbeing services
* Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working (2 days remote per week)
* Employee discounts, learning support, and excellent pension provision
Further information
This is a full-time, open-ended role based at Imperials Hammersmith Campus, with hybrid working (up to 2 remote days per week).
For more information, please contact: Tania Bennett -