Job number
ENG03693
Faculties
Faculty of Engineering
Departments
Faculty of Engineering
Salary or Salary range
£41,005 - £44,585 per annum
Location/campus
South Kensington Campus - Hybrid
Contract type work pattern
Full time - Open ended
Posting End Date
20 Oct 2025
About the role
As an Assistant Contracts Negotiator, you will play a vital role in supporting world-class academic research by managing low-complexity, high-volume contracts. These include Confidentiality Agreements (CDAs/NDAs), Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs), and Amendment/Variation Agreements. You'll be part of a dynamic team that ensures timely and accurate processing of essential research-related agreements.
What you would be doing
In this role, you will:
* Review and process standardised contract templates and low-risk agreements.
* Liaise with internal stakeholders to gather necessary information and ensure alignment with institutional policies.
* Support the Contracts Negotiator in managing urgent requests and maintaining service continuity.
* Maintain accurate records and contribute to the team's contract portfolio clean-up and archiving initiatives.
You will be working with a wide range of internal teams and external partners, helping to facilitate collaborations while safeguarding the university's interests.
What we are looking for
We are re looking for someone who:
* Has a basic understanding of contractual principles and ideally some experience in handling agreements, either in a university, legal, or administrative setting.
* Demonstrates strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
* Communicates clearly and professionally, both in writing and verbally.
* Is proactive, reliable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
* Works well independently and as part of a team, with a commitment to excellent service delivery.
This role is ideal for someone looking to develop a career in research contracts or legal administration, with opportunities to learn and grow within a supportive team.
What we can offer you
* The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
* Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days' annual leave and generous pension schemes).
* Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
* Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
* Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
Further information
This is a full-time and open-ended post.
If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Dimitris Batsalas.
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About Imperial
Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.
Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world's toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.
As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you'll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.
This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you'll join us at Imperial College London.
Our Culture
We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our webpages.
Our values are at the root of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.