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Research Contracts Manager

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Royal Holloway University of London

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Location:
United Kingdom , Egham

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Salary:

41374.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

Applications are invited for the post of Research Contracts Manager in the Research Contracts team within Research and Innovation. This is a key role for the University, focusing on enabling the delivery of the University’s strategic plan and its commitment to challenge-led research and partnership. Reporting to the Head of Research Contracts, the Research Contracts Manager is one of a team responsible for the efficient and effective management of the University’s academic research income and intellectual property portfolio.

Job Responsibility:

  • Efficient and effective management of the University’s academic research income and intellectual property portfolio
  • Enabling the delivery of the University’s strategic plan and its commitment to challenge-led research and partnership

Requirements:

  • Significant experience of the drafting and negotiating of research related agreements
  • Preferably some experience of supporting the commercialisation of research outputs
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Team player with the ability to think and act independently
  • Eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of employment
What we offer:
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Training and Development opportunities
  • Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
  • Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing
  • Free parking

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 04, 2026

Expiration:
January 25, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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