Job Description

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Location

Brighton, UK###

Hours

Full-time considered up to a maximum of 1.0 FTE (37.5 hours) Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).###

Salary

Grade 7 starting at 38,249 to 45,413 per annum, pro rata if part time.###

Contract Type

Permanent
About the Role



We are seeking to appoint a Commercial Contracts Manager to join the busy Contracts team of the University's Research and Enterprise Services Division. This post provides an exciting opportunity to play a part in delivering the University's research, impact, and knowledge exchange ambitions through a diverse range of industry sponsored research activity. The role focuses on contract support for the Innovation and Business Partnership team, though you will also support the research development business partners and researchers in a range of cross-University interdisciplinary grant funded/industry focused research projects; liaising with relevant funders, project partners and attending project progress meetings where required, You will also provide clear and pragmatic advice to key stakeholders after identifying and assessing relevant contractual risks.



About you



You should therefore have an excellent track record in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating industry sponsored research or commercial contracts, including multi-party consortium agreement, an extensive knowledge of intellectual property rights, along with a good working knowledge of contract law, export control and data protection regulations. You will be a proactive person with strong communication skills, able to work both independently and within teams, along with the ability to manage and prioritize your work from multiple clients. You will have excellent contract management skills and enjoy the challenge of a fast-paced research-centered role.

You will be educated to degree level or equivalent or be qualified by experience, gained within the Higher Education sector, or within industry/research organisation or the legal profession.

About our Division



The Research and Innovation Division is leading developer of ideas and innovations that contributes to the Global Community. We contribute to new knowledge, ideas, and solutions. This leads to real change in the world and makes a difference in our lives.

Our Strategy focuses on People, Research Strengths, Interdisciplinarity, Integrity, Grant Capture, and International Reputation. Last year alone we submitted 681 bids, received 230 awards, completed the set-up of 227 projects just to give an idea of how dynamic our Division is.



Why work here



Our university is situated off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport; Falmer train station is a five-minute walk to campus and several bus stops are located within campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to use these with our offering of a cycle to work scheme.


Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it's our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.



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Further Key Information



Please contact Denise Forbes - Denise.Forbes@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries.


The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.



The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK.


Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role may be eligible for sponsorship. Please consultour Skilled Worker Visa information page for further information about Visa Sponsorship. Please be aware that any role graded below 5.3 or 30,960 per annum will not be eligible for sponsorship.###


June 8, 2025 5:59 PM###

Expected Interview Date

W/C 23rd June###

Expected Start Date

As soon as possible###

Fixed Term Contract Duration

Not Applicable