Contracts Administrator

2 weeks ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team in the Cambridge Research Office as a Contracts Administrator.

The University's research projects generate annual income of over £400m per annum, and our teams are responsible for providing expert advice and guidance, and administering external research funding, for academics and Departments, including contractual compliance and negotiation of research contracts.

This role is being created to assist the current team of Contracts Administrators during the implementation of the Transforming Research Support programme and provides an excellent opportunity to develop a career in the area of research administration.

Your key responsibilities will be:
1.The administration of all types of research contracts on behalf of the University within the established service standards set down by the Cambridge Research Office (CRO). The post-holder will liaise with sponsors and departments during contract negotiation, track workflow by accurate use of databases, produce status reports, and maintain momentum across all activities.

2.Assisting the Senior Contracts Managers, Contracts Managers, Contract Specialists in developing and maintaining good working relationships with academic departments, administrative colleagues, other Universities and external sponsors in order to provide the highest level of service to the research activities of the University of Cambridge.

You will be able to demonstrate excellent communications, organisational and numeracy skills and a positive customer oriented approach. The team works in a busy office environment, so you must be able to prioritise and work to tight deadlines. Proficiency in using Windows based packages and readiness to learn new software are is essential, as is attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. Knowledge of DocuSign, PowerBI, access databases and/or WorkTribe would be an advantage but not essential.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31/07/2025 in the first instance.

The University is supportive of hybrid working, where some work is undertaken on University premises and some in a remote working environment. The aim of our approach is to enable as many staff as possible to work in a hybrid way if they wish and where their role allows. This role requires onsite attendance at Greenwich House for a minimum of 2 days per week with additional onsite working according to business need.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.



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