Department Research and Innovation Services (RIS)
Salary Starting from £37,999, rising to £45,163
Grade Grade 7
Contract Type Full Time, Open Ended
Placed on Wednesday 15 January 2025
Closing date Wednesday 12 February 2025
Interview date Wednesday 26 February 2025
We have an exciting opportunity in Research and Innovation Services (RIS) for a Contracts Officer. This is a great role for anyone wishing to use their legal knowledge and drafting skills to support life-changing research and innovation.
The University of Bath research is helping to change the world for the better. We work in partnership to help create a healthier, more sustainable and connected future for us all. Our department supports activities across the research and innovation lifecycle from opportunity, application, award, project management, impact, knowledge exchange, reporting outcomes, commercialisation and everything in between. As a Contracts Officer with RIS, you’ll be key to supporting this work.
About the role
You will join a small team of professionals supporting the University's research contract portfolio. This role is pivotal in supporting academics and managing legal risks for the institution. To do this you need to have: LLB Law degree qualification as a minimum, or other relevant legal qualification e.g. LLM, CPE, SQE, LPC or CILEX, BVC, GDL or equivalent. Experience of working with colleagues/stakeholders at all levels of seniority, ideally in an HE environment (although this is not essential). High level of organisational skills to manage heavy and varied workload while remaining calm and focused. A friendly and approachable manner, able to give and take advice without causing or taking offence. Examples of activities that you will be involved include: The review and analysis of University contractual agreements and ancillary documents Making informed and appropriate selections from the University’s bank of template contracts in order to prepare agreements for more straightforward contractual arrangements Maintaining adequate administrative records, by logging all activity on the WorkTribe contracts system including storing signed contracts appropriately. You’ll have the chance to deepen your experience of contract law and negotiations and develop your understanding of the University sector. About you
We are looking for someone with a legal qualification, preferably with prior knowledge and experience of University administration and policy with the excellent interpersonal skills needed to interact sensitively and appropriately with academic and other professional services colleagues (including senior colleagues), as well as manage external relationships. This role is an excellent fit for individuals with relevant experience looking to develop their career and gain broader experience. Further information
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Amy Charles Persson, Head of Contracts (acp84@bath.ac.uk). What we can offer you
A very generous employer contributory pension scheme Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work-life balance We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment. We are constantly seeking to reduce the unconscious bias that enters any assessment process, with the goal of creating an inclusive and equal assessment process. To support this, personal details such as your name, may be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage.
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You will join a small team of professionals supporting the University's research contract portfolio. This role is pivotal in supporting academics and managing legal risks for the institution. To do this you need to have: LLB Law degree qualification as a minimum, or other relevant legal qualification e.g. LLM, CPE, SQE, LPC or CILEX, BVC, GDL or equivalent. Experience of working with colleagues/stakeholders at all levels of seniority, ideally in an HE environment (although this is not essential). High level of organisational skills to manage heavy and varied workload while remaining calm and focused. A friendly and approachable manner, able to give and take advice without causing or taking offence. Examples of activities that you will be involved include: The review and analysis of University contractual agreements and ancillary documents Making informed and appropriate selections from the University’s bank of template contracts in order to prepare agreements for more straightforward contractual arrangements Maintaining adequate administrative records, by logging all activity on the WorkTribe contracts system including storing signed contracts appropriately. You’ll have the chance to deepen your experience of contract law and negotiations and develop your understanding of the University sector. About you
We are looking for someone with a legal qualification, preferably with prior knowledge and experience of University administration and policy with the excellent interpersonal skills needed to interact sensitively and appropriately with academic and other professional services colleagues (including senior colleagues), as well as manage external relationships. This role is an excellent fit for individuals with relevant experience looking to develop their career and gain broader experience. Further information
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Amy Charles Persson, Head of Contracts (acp84@bath.ac.uk). What we can offer you
A very generous employer contributory pension scheme Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work-life balance We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment. We are constantly seeking to reduce the unconscious bias that enters any assessment process, with the goal of creating an inclusive and equal assessment process. To support this, personal details such as your name, may be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage.
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